Ringworm

Remedies

Papaya one of the most effective home remedy slices of the fruit should be rubbed on the ringworm patches. A paste made from dried papaya seeds can also be applied on patches.

Juice of the holy basil leaves applied to ringworm patches.

Raw vegetable juice esp. of carrot juice in combination of spinach juice proved beneficial. 

Popularity: 6% [?]

Whooping Cough

Some homely remedies

Calamus a herb . A pinch of the powder of the roasted herb given with a tsp. of honey mixed. Prevents bouts of coughing. For children the dose should be proportionally smaller.

A syrup prepared by mixing a teaspoon of fresh radish juice and equal amount of honey with little rock salt gievn thrice a day ; daily is beneficial. 

Almond oil 5 drops of it with fresh white juice of onion and ginger taken thrice daily for a fortnight will be relieving

Popularity: 6% [?]

Sinusitis

Vitamins A and C plays vital role against sinus trouble. Vit A is a membrane conditioner and helps build healthy mucous membranes in nose and throat. Sources are whole milk, curds, egg uork, pumpkin, carrots, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, mangoes and papaya.

Nasal  inhalation of steam for 5 mins. every hour is also relievening.

A black Cumin seed tied in a this cotton chloth can provide relief when inhaled. Taking mixture of 100 gms. of roasted and ground  cumin seeds and 200 gms of pure  honey.

A tea prepared by boiling one teaspoon of seeds in 250 ml of water till it reduced to half. Taken upto 4 cups. On betterment should be  reduced.

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Toothache

Clove in toothache reduces pain. Helps to decrease infection due to its antiseptic properties. Clove oil, applied to a cavity in a tooth decay also relieves.

Pepper a pinch of the pepper powder and a quater teaspoon of common salt is an excellent dentrifice.

Asafoetida has been found useful in alleviating toothache. It should be pestled in lemon juice and slighlt heated. A cotton swab should be soaked in this lotion and placed in cavity of the tooth. Relieves pain quickly.

Juice of wheat grass acts as an excellent mouthwash in tooth decay and toothache. 

Popularity: 6% [?]

Asthma

Few suggested remedies :

Honey can be taken in a cup of milk or water. It thins out the accumulated mucus and helps in elimination from repiratory passages. Enables toning of pulmonary lining and prevents the production of mucus in future. Some authorities suggest one yr old honey in such situations.

Figs has proved valueable in such conditions. Comforts by draning off phelgm. 3 or 4 figs cleaned throughly with warm water and soaked overnight in warm water. Taken 1st in the morning along with water in which they are soaked . This treatment to be continued 2 months.

Lemon juice diluted in a glass of water taken with meals will bring about good results.

Indian Gooseberry - 5 gms. mixed with 1 tablespoon of honey forms an effective medicinal tonic for the treatment of the disease. It can be taken every morning if the ruit is not available then dry powder of the same along with honey can be consumed.

Bitter Gourd Roots paste mixed with equal amount of honey or juice of the tulsi leaves, given once every night for a month will bring good results.

Popularity: 6% [?]

Constipation

Remedies suggested

Papaya and figs half a medium sized papaya should be eaten at breakfast for it to act as a laxative. Both fresh and dry figs have a laxative effect. 4-5 figs should be soaked overnight in a little water and eaten in the morning.

Spinach has been considered vital food . Raw spinach juice mixed with eqyal quantity of water and taken twice daily will cure the most aggravated constipated cases.

100ml. water + 100 ml spinach juice = cure from constipation

Taking one or two oranges at bedtime and again at rising will stimulate the bowels helps prevent collection of food residue in the colon.

Guava eaten with seeds provides roughage to the diet .

Pear for ppl suffering from chronic constipation should adopt this fruit and juice for a few days.

Bael fruit it should be taken in its original form and before dinner. About sixy grams of the fruit are sufficient for an adult.

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Cough

In cough

Grapes - they tone up lungs act as expectorant, relieving from simple cold and cough . A cup of grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey to relief cough.

Almonds work well in dry cough 7 kernerls should be soaked in water overnight and brown skin should be removed. Should be ground well to form a fine paste. A qty. of 20 gms. each butter and sugar should then be added to the paste. This paste should be taken in morning.

The use of raw onion is beneficial in cough. It should be chopped fine and juice extracted from it; One tsp. of juice should be  mixed with 1 tsp. of honey and kept for 4-5 hrs. make an excellent cough syrup. Onions are  phelgm removing agent as well . Taken 2-3 times a day .

A root of tumeric plant is useful in a dry cough. The root should be roasted and powdered.  3  gram dose twice daily morning n evening will work !

Popularity: 6% [?]

Tonsillitis

The main symtoms of tonsillitis are sore throat, fever, headache, pain in various part of body, weakness and trouble in swallowing.

A gargle made from fenugreek seens is very effective. To make such a gargle 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seens to be allowed to simmer for 1/2 hr. in a litre of water and then set aside to cool. The entire qty. can be used  a soothing gargle for the day.

Banafsha flowers known as viola adorata helpful in this . About 12gms. of these  flowers boiled in 50ml. milk. This milk should be taken hot after being filtered. The filtered banafsha can also be fried in ghee and worn around the throat as poultice at night.

Juices like of  carrot, beet, cucumber, taken individually or in combination are beneficial.

A glass of  pure milk mixed with a pinch of tumeric powder taken for 3 nights in this treatment will bring about amazing results .

A fresh lime in a glass of warm water with 4 tsp. honey , common salt sipped slowly . Does wonders ! 

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TV viewing

My sweet little princess loves watching rhymes. She has mastered the art of  getting her demands fulfilled .

To some extent i also allow as she imitate actions, tunes and tries  to sing along .

 Like in the rhyme teddy bear teddy touch the ground - she will do it ; turn around; polish your shoes ; she follows. She is in her 21st month.  Very much aware what will come next …Confident of handling both TV and dvd remote controls. Bring us both remotes to get her cd on.

Now we have forgotten our TV shows ( i always had less interest in TV viewing ! I almost hate it ) But if by chance any body seen around TV they will have to pay the tax to my little couch potato ! She will after life put on BA ..BA…BA..little sheep . Now in the back of my mind  rhymes has taken a front seat ….! 

Is it a harm to little eyes ??

Popularity: 5% [?]

Epica awards

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Popularity: 9% [?]