Homemade anti-wrinkle formula

Mix 2 spoons glycerin with half a spoon of rosewater and a few drops of lemon juice.
Apply this on the face and leave for a few hours or overnight .Wash off with water.

(refer to this link for another tip on wrinkles)

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/03/mustard-oil-to-decrease-wrinkles.html

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A good cure for knee pain due to vata doshas

Dry roast methi seeds  and grind to a very fine powder. Filter this powder through a clean ,light and  slightly perforated cotton cloth. This is known as vastrakaaliyam  in Telugu.The resulting powder is very smooth.
                   Eating 3 gm of this powder with a glass of water in the mornings and evenings will definitely decrease the knee pain.One must also practice Vajrasana.This asana helps in digestion and attacks the pain and  decreases the symptoms of knee pain due to vata doshas.
(also see the previous posts for more info on methi seeds)

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Justicia adathoda for Tuberculosis

Malabar nut-picture author:Shine B.Under GNU free documentation license. from wikipedia.

Tuberculosis can be a fatal disease which is caused by Mycobacterium.It is feared because of its infectious nature.It mostly attacks the lungs but it can attack other parts of the body like the heart,brain,kidney,intestines and bones.The person affected might have to be very careful and take the medication regularly and follow other dietary rules and generally boost his own immunity and fight the disease till it is out of his system.
                   The plant in focus today is the Malabar nut which has very beneficial properties for all kinds of cough including the persistent cough caused by T.B.
Sanskrit name: kaph hari,simhi ,
Tamil : Adathodai
Telugu : Addasaram
Latin : Adathoda vasica
Malayalam: aadalodakam
Hindi : Adusa,Arusa.

20-40 ml of the adathoda leaves juice is taken along with 10 gms honey thrice a day .The cough and the other symptoms definitely reduce.

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For loose sticky stools...

This is a home remedy as suggested by Pujya Asaramji Bapu :
                50 gms of fenugreek leaves juice ¹ is mixed 6gm of rock sugar ² and taken .The consistency of the stool improves.
Alternatively 20 gm of dried fenugreek leaves ³ is mixed with 40gm curd.Eating this also helps in digestion and controls the stool movements.


1.    Menthi koora in Telugu,Methi in Hindi
2 .  Mishri in Hindi,Patika bellam in Telugu,Kalkandu in Tamil.
3.  Kasoori  methi in Hindi.

(Any kind of diarrhoea or dysentery should be immediately treated as there is a danger of dehydration and dark coloured,tarry sticky stools also should be diagnosed immediately as it could indicate some fatal diseases.)

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Loose motions and vomiting

These home remedies help to relieve the symptoms  of  loose motions and vomiting :

• 1-2 gms of dried ginger powder(sont) taken with  a spoon of honey will definitely improve the situation.
• Drinking 10 ml of onion juice also reduces the symptoms and decreases the nausea .

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For babies to sleep well

Mix 5 drops of onion juice and 5 drops of honey  and feed it before the child sleeps-This will ensure a restful sleep in children.
(It is not recommended to try this for children below 1 year of age)
-As told by Asaramji Bapu in the book "Arogya nidhi )

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Natural insect repellents

Insects dislike the smell of garlic.Crushed garlic bundles kept in different parts of the room keep the insects away.
Black jeera and a piece of sandalwood kept in the cupboards will preserve the books and clothes.
Tulasi churna kept in bundles also help in keep insects at bay.
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5 tips for intestinal worms in children

(As requested by a reader)


All the tips mentioned are recommended by Pujya Sri Asaramji Bapu.

1. 11 papaya seeds are eaten on an empty stomach early in the morning.This must be done for 7 days in a row.This treatment must be repeated only after a year.Smaller children can be given fewer seeds.(4-5).(pregnant ladies must avoid eating papaya seeds)
2. 2 spoons of Pomegranate juice taken twice a day will not let the worms survive.this must be done regularly.
3. The juice of the leaves of the Bitter gourd leaves must be taken with a glass of very warm water.This treatment kills the worms in the stomach of children. (the plant must have been growing in a clean open ground and  on clean water)
4. 10 gm of Neem leaves juice+10 gm of honey must be taken internally.
5. Powder Ajwain/thymol seeds .Mix an equal amount  of jaggery to it.Pound the mixture and make them into small tablets of 1-2 gm each.Shade dry the tablets.Store in a clean jar.1 tablet must be given thrice a day for small children aged 3-5 years.

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A simple home remedy for worms in the stomach

Soak 2 dry figs overnight in clean water.Eat these figs in the morning on an empty stomach.Do this for 3 days.The worms will be cleared out.
-As told by Pujya Asramji Bapu.

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Bed wetting problems in children-Tip 4

Dried Dates

Soak dried Dates (dry dates)* in water .Let the child eat 2  of these dates before bedtime.This will also help and controls the bed wetting problem.

* called Chuhare in Hindi
Endu Karjooram in Telugu.

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Bed wetting problems in children-Tip 3

Pound 200gm jaggery and 100 gm  black sesame seeds and 50 gm ajwain*  .Let the child eat 10 gm of this mixture twice a day.This will arrest the bed wetting.

* Ajwain is also called Carom seeds or thymol seeds in English.
Omam in Tamil and vaamu in Telugu.

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Bed wetting problems in children-Tip 2

At times worms in the intestine could cause bed wetting in children.Once the worms are cleared out the problem will subside

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Bed wetting problems in children-Tip 1

Bed wetting is quite a common problem in children and in medical terms it is called Nocturnal enuresis.
  Giving 1 teaspoon honey to children before sleeping helps reduce the problem.Bigger children may be given 2 spoons.

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Honey water gargling for Tonsillitis

People who are suffering from tonsillitis can try gargling with honey water(1 spoon honey mixed in a glass of water).This will reduce the uncomfortable symptoms.

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A simple remedy for Anemia or iron deficiency.

Pound 3-4 soft dates with milk and add a little ghee in it.Eating this mixture will prevent Anemia.

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A good appetiser

Pound soft date fruits,ginger,chillies and rocksalt.Eat one teaspoon of this chutney /dip with rotis or rice.This will improve the digestion and also increase the appetite in a person.This kitchen remedy also works well and eliminates gas problems.

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A simple tip for pregnant mothers...

Take a small piece of Tulasi (Holy Basil ) root and tie it with a thick soft thread around the waist (or like a  girdle) of the pregnant lady.This ensures the overall health of the pregnant mother.
-As recommended by Pujya Sri Asaramji Bapu.

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To reduce the harmful effects of getting wet in the rain-A home remedy

Tuck a clove under your cheek if you have to get wet in the rain.This will greatly minimise the after effects of getting wet.
When one is caught unawares then it is advisable to go home and wipe all the moisture on the scalp and sleep on the left side.This is will stop all the unpleasant after effects of rain.
--As told by Pujya Asramji Bapu.

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An Ayurvedic anti-lice treatment

Lice and nits may become a problem for some children.Grind 4-5 fruits of Neem with half a spoon of mustard seeds and apply this mixture on the scalp.Wash off after a few minutes.This will kill the lice and the nits along with it.
--As told by Asaramji Bapu in the book Arogyanidhi

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A good cure for a Hangover in Ayurveda

2-3 Dates must be soaked in water and mashed and given to the person with the Hangover.The symptoms of drinking excess alcohol and its unpleasant effects  reduce considerably after drinking this dates juice.
--As told by Pujya Sri Asaramji Bapu.

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