Vedic cures for beauty and life

Rose water

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:09:00 +0000

How to make rose water

Making your own is relatively easy. Gather some fresh dark red damask roses (or your favorite red, smelly ones!) preferably organically grown and definitely pest and pesticide free.

Infuse in very hot, distilled water for 45 minutes. Strain and contain. Unfortunately, because it is a pure form and contains no preservatives it should be kept in a sealed jar in the fridge. Outside of the fridge it will only keep for about 4 or 5 days.

Also you can make Marzipan - the original recipe calls for almonds, sugar androse water!
You can also mix it with Mango Yogurt.

For eyes

Attractive people usually have that spark and glow to their eyes that is contagious. A neat trick for eyes that sparkle is glowing eyes insert 2 drops of pure rose water using a dropper. This also gives you a special eye lift. Helps to remove the dark circles from under the eyes.

For Oily Skin

A cotton ball and a dip of rosewater solves the problem. It works to reduce oil and also to revive my skin’s color. I store the rosewater in the refrigerator so that it lasts longer and also because the coolness helps in making my skin look fresh.

ACNE REMEDY - ROSE WATER

How is Rose Water a Natural Acne Remedy?

The chemical composition of the rose flower is extremely complex as it contains over 300 chemical ingredients. The most significant ones that are useful as a natural acne remedy are Phenyl ethanol which is a natural antiseptic and disinfectant, and Eugenol which is anti-microbial and astringent.

Both of these compounds are effective for use against acne and some other skin ailments. The root cause of acne is an excess production of sebum which accumulates in the sebaceous glands. The antiseptic and anti-microbial properties of the rose water can kill the bacteria that leads to this over-production thus preventing the acne flare-up.

How to Use Rose Water as a Natural Acne Remedy

There are two main ways in which rose water can be used as a natural acne remedy. The first way is simply to apply the rose water directly to the affected area and use it like a facial mask. The second method is to use aromatherapy.

Instead of rose water, you can purchase the essential oil, rose oil which contains the essential extract of the rose and then use this in a variety of ways as part of an aromatherapy treatment. You can mix a few drops of the rose oil with a carrier oil (or even olive oil) and then massage this gently into the affected areas.

If you have acne in more difficult to reach areas such as the back, you can try taking a bath with a few drops of rose oil added to the water.

Lastly, there are many cosmetic products that contain rose water or rose extract such as moisturizers, facial cleansers and so on.

Skin Deep and Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:49:00 +0000

Let's see how Yoga can be useful for taking care of your skin & hair

Yoga has the potential to reduce facial wrinkles and produce a natural 'face-lift'. This is mainly due to the inverted postures such as the head and handstands.

Doing these postures for a few minutes each day, has the potential to reverse the effect of gravity and use it to our advantage.

It also increases the circulation to the face that will bring much needed nutrients and oxygen to rejuvenate and remove toxin causing matter. Mentally you will become calmer and your body will not experience stress like effects that will cause you to frown and screw up your face.
Also you will sleep a lot better and this always helps in a fresh ready to go look.
-If you are tired, you definitely aren't looking your best-
The result is firmer facial muscles, which cause a reduction in wrinkles, and a natural face-lift.

The result is firmer facial muscles, which cause a reduction in wrinkles, and a natural face-lift.

The inverted yoga postures often convert gray hair back to its natural color and they will certainly delay the onset of gray hair. This is due to the inverted postures causing an increase in blood supply to the hair follicles in the scalp.

Increased flexibility of the neck produced by the asanas also helps by removing the pressure on the blood vessels and nerves in the neck, therefore giving the head an even greater blood supply to the scalp.

The nerves in the neck supply the scalp muscles and the release of pressure on the nerves in the neck will help the scalp muscles to relax.

This gives the hair follicles better nourished and thicker healthier hair is the ongoing result.

Yoga will take years from your face and add years to your life. As you get older, you will take on an ageless appearance. No one will have any idea how old you are, not that it matters.

Make your skin glow with yoga

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0000

As you know Yoga is a very good way to improve the metabolism process in your body.

Here are some better ways for your Health Through Movement

Yoga gives your skin a healthy glow by balancing your hormones and boosting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your skin. This keeps your skin resilient and prevents dryness and excessive sagging. Yoga also tones the muscles of your face and neck. These poses target your facial skin.

What to Do?

Practice these poses every day. Please be committed to a daily practice of deep breathing and a variety of postures to get the effects;

1 Face Massage
Sit on the floor with a tall spine with your eyes closed, and rub your hands together vigorously to warm them. Place all your fingertips on your eyebrows with your pinkie fingers next to each other. Firmly press along your brows, moving your right hand to the right and your left hand to the left, until you reach your temples. Repeat this several times, each time moving up a quarter-inch until you reach your hairline. Imagine you are smoothing out worry lines.

2. Place your fingertips on the bridge of your nose and swipe downward along your cheekbones, as if you are wiping away tears, as pictured. Repeat.

3. Press your fingertips into your temples and make small circles.

4. Open your mouth. Press the heels of your hands into your jaw (near your ear lobes), and make more small circles.

5. Use your fingertips to press your chin up toward your cheeks, as if you were molding your skin into a smile.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5, this time using a gentler, lighter touch and adding a circular motion to all the steps. Your entire massage should last at least 10 minutes.

2 Lion

1. Kneel on the floor and then sit down on your heels, or sit on the edge of a chair. Rest your hands on your knees with your fingers spread apart. Imagine that you are a regal lion, fierce and powerful. Take a deep breath in through your nose as you lengthen your spine.

2. Lean forward slightly as you exhale through your mouth, extending your tongue out as far as you can, opening your eyes and mouth wide, and roaring "Aaah!" At the same time, lift your hands off your knees and spread your fingers wide, pretending they are claws, as pictured.

3. When you have exhaled completely, sit back, return your hands to your knees, and relax. Take two full, deep breaths. And then take another deep breath in through your nose as you lengthen your spine.

4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 three more times. When you're done, sit for a moment and notice how you feel.

3 Forward Elbow Clasp

Caution: Avoid this pose if you have glaucoma, a detached retina, eye or ear inflammation, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or a history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are pregnant.

1. Stand with your feet about hip width apart and your arms at your sides.

2. Keep your feet rooted to the floor as you fold forward from your hips, keeping your back flat. Continue until your torso is hanging from your hips, and then grasp each elbow with the opposite hand, as pictured. If you feel unsteady, stand a few inches away from a wall and lean your buttocks against the wall. Keep your legs strong and allow your torso to spill out of your waist like a waterfall, noticing the weight of your head. Gaze through your legs to the wall behind you. Hold for 3 to 10 breaths. Imagine that you are bowing to your inner beauty.

3. To release, lift your abdominal muscles toward your spine and keep your back flat as you raise your torso to an upright position. Unhook your elbows and pause to notice how you feel. If you are lightheaded, sit or lie down for a moment.

Source: www.yogadream.com.

BAD ODOUR

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:06:00 +0000

BAD ODOUR (Body)

Grind some lettuce leaves and obtain the green juice and mix it with half volume of rose water. It works as a natural body-deodorant.

BAD ODOUR (Feet)

Wash the feet with a mixture of baking soda and water.

BAD ODOUR (Mouth)

Use neem twigs as tooth-paste (datun).
Powder the dried mint (pudina) an use it as tooth powder

BLOOD SUGAR

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:06:00 +0000

Take 2-3 garlic (lasan) cloves for a few days regularly.
Take bitter gourd (karela) as much as possible in meals.
Drink 1 glass karela juice everyday.
Take 10 neem leaves with 1 glass water every morning.

BLOOD DEFICIENCY

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0000

Mix 2 teaspoon of amla juice with 2 teaspoons of each honey and line juice and 1 cup of water and drink it empty stomach in the morning for at least 120 days.
Mix 1 tb. spoon amla juice with 1 ripe mashed banana and eat 2-3 times a day.
Soak 2-3 dried figs (anjeer) in 1 cup of water overnight. Eat them along with milk the next morning for a month.

BODY PAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0000

Boil 3 tb. spoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in 1 cup sesame oil (til ka tel). Cool, filter and apply on the affected area.
Take 10 leaves of Tulsi (basil) with 1 teaspoon honey and finish with 1 glass of warm water.

BODY BUILDING & MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0000

Soak 2 almonds (badam), 5 pista kernels, and 1 teaspoon

BLACKHEADS

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:04:00 +0000

Mix 1 teaspoon lime juice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (dalchini) powder and apply on the affected area frequently.
Mix 1 teaspoon each turmeric (haldi) powder and juice of fresh coriander (dhania) leaves and apply on the affected areas before going to sleep.

BRUISES & BURNS

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:59:00 +0000

BRUISES

Slice a raw onion and place it over the wound for 2 hours.
DO NOT APPLY THIS TO BROKEN OR CRACKED SKIN

BURNS BY CHEMICALS

Wash the burnt area with tap water (running/flowing water) till the fire subsides. Do this for at least 30 min. for proper dissolution of chemicals.

BURNS BY ELECTICITY

Avoid contamination of the wound. Wrap the patient in clean and washed cloth sheet. Apply ice cubes or cloth dipped in icy water and keep changing them to avoid contamination and thereafter infection.

BURNS BY FIRE

To put out th fire, roll the victim on the ground and wrap him in rugs, blanket or coat
Immediately apply glycerine on the burnt area. Burn a handful of mango leaves to ashes and apply it on the affected parts.

BURNS BY FLAME

Keep the burnt part under tap water for 10 min. and apply glycerine.
Keep an ice cube over the affected area.
Bandage the area with betel leaves (paan ka patta)

BURNS BY HOT WATER

Boil some neem bark (chhaal) in water and apply this froth n the affected areas till 7 days.

BODY BURNS

Mash a ripe banana and apply on the burns. Bandage with batel leaves (paan ka patta).
For minor burns apply ice pack fo 10 min.
Mix 4 teaspoon of each lime juice, coconut oil, and betel juice and apply on th affected parts.
Apply curry leaves (kury patta / meethi neem) as poultices over the burns. Spread a thin layer of honey over it and cover with a dressing. Replace it after every 2-3 hrs.

BREATHING PROBLEM & BRONCHITIS (In children)

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:57:00 +0000

BREATHING PROBLEM

Mix 1 teaspoon of camphor (kapoor) in ½ cup of slight warm coconut oil and apply on the chest.
Boil 2 tb. spoon fennel seeds (saunf) in 1 cup of water till it is reduced to half. Filter. Take this 1 tb. spoon every morning and evening for 1 week.
Boil 3 tb. spoon powdered nutmeg (jaiphal) in 1 cup sesame oil (til ka tel). Cool, filter and apply on the affected area.

BRONCHITIS (In children)

Mix 1 teaspoon oil of garlic (lasan) and 3 teaspoon honey and give a small amount of this 3 times a day to the child.

BOILS

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:57:00 +0000

Slightly roast an onion on naked flame. Mash it and mix it with 1 teaspoon each turmeric powder and ghee. Apply and tie bandage.
Mash garlic cloves and apply on boils.
Grind neem leaves and apply on boils
Apply paste of ginger (adrak) powder and turmeric (haldi) (1:1) on the boils.
Grind some black cumin (shahi jeera) with water and apply on the boils.
Heat black pepper powder in ½ teaspoon ghee and use it as an ointment.
Take fenugreek leaves (methi patte) paste, heat it and when lukewarm, apply on the boils.
Soak bread in warm milk and sandwich the mixture between folds of a clean cotton cloth. Apply this poultice to the boils and hold in place with a cotton bandage. This draws the dirt to the surface of the skin and simultaeneously bursts the boil.

BAD BREATH

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:57:00 +0000

Chew a piece of cinnamon (dalchini) put in betel leaf (paan ka patta).
Boil some cinnamon in a cup of water. Store it in a clean bottle and use it as a mouthwash.
Chew some parsley leaves for fresh breath.
Chew some cardamom (ilaichi) seeds to sweeten your breath.
Gargle with a decoction of parsley and clove buds frequently.

BALDNESS

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:56:00 +0000

Boil 1 cup mustard oil (sarson ka tel) with 4 tablespoon henna (mehndi) leaves. Filter and Bottle. Massage on bald patches regularly.
Grind the remains of tobacco smoked in a hookah or pipe and add to boiling mustard oil. Cool and store. Massage on bald patches regularly.
Rub 1 teaspoon of oil in which raw mangoes are preserved for at least 1 year (but without any masala or spices e.g. salt, pepper, etc.) on the scalp frequently.
Grind 1 tb. spoon liquorice root pieces (mulati) in 1 cup milk with ¼ teaspoon saffron (kesar). Apply this paste on bald patches at night regularly.
Grind fenugreek seeds (methi dana), with water and apply on the head. Leave for at least 40 min. before washing. Do it every morning for a month.

BACKACHE

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:55:00 +0000

Rub some ginger paste on the affected area and let it dry.
Apply eucalyptus-oil on the affected area.
Take paste of 10 Tulsi leaves with honey and then drink 1 glass of water.

ARTHIRITIS

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:54:00 +0000

Eat 1 fresh fish daily in meal but without any spices (masala).

ANIMAL BITE

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:54:00 +0000

Take ½ teaspoon of powdered ground black cumin seeds (shahi jeera) with warm water, twice a day till the wound heels.
Mix equal quantity of castor oil and kerosene oil(or petrol) and massage the affected area with it. AVOID ITS CONTACT WITH BLOOD OR INTERNAL TISSUES.

ANKLE (Swelling & pain)

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:53:00 +0000

Mix equal quantities of castor oil and lime juice. Massage the affected area with it.
Drink 1 cup of warm water mixed with 1 tb. spoon of lime-juice and honey.

APPETITE LOSS (Anorexia)

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:53:00 +0000

Mix equal quantities of carom (ajwain), fennel seeds (saunf), dried ginger powder (sonth), salt, and black cumin seeds (shahi jeera) and powder it. Add a teaspoon of this powder and a teaspoon of hot Desi Ghee to cooked rice and eat frequently.
Mix 2 teaspoon of each amla juice, lime juice, and honey with 1 cup of water and drink it every morning on an empty stomach. If fresh amla is not available then soak 1tb. spoon of dried amla in 1 cup water overnight, strain it in the morning and add 1/8 teaspoon black pepper powder(kali mirch) and 2 teaspoon lime juice to it. This mixture can substitute the fresh amla juice.
Take ½ teaspoon of black pepper powder and mix it with 1 tb. spoon sugar, eat it empty sugar
Finely chop a 1”(1 inch) piece of ginger (adrak). Add 1 ½ cup of water. Boil, simmer it for 2-3 min.Add milk and sugar to taste and take it frequently like tea.
Drink peppermint tea to recover appetite.
Mix the juice of 2 lemons with 1 teaspoon chopped mint (pudina) leaves, ½ teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder (bhuna jeera), black salt (kala namak), and a pinch of sugar. Add a glass of water, stir well and drink.
DO NOT PRACTISE THE ABOVE REMEDIES AFTER RISING FROM A LONG ILLESS.

ASTHMA

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:52:00 +0000

Mix 1 teaspoon honey with ½ teaspoon cinnamon (dalchini) powder and have it before going to sleep at night.
Boil carom seeds (ajwain) in water and inhale the steam.
Boil 8-10 flakes of garlic(lasan) in ½ cup of milk. Have it at night, it gives excellent results in early stages of asthma.
Boil 10-15 drumstick leaves(sahijan) in 1 cup water, simmer for 2-3 min.,cool and strain. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Take this mixture everyday, once or twice.
Boil 6 cloves(lavang) in 3 tb. spoons of water. Take 1 teaspoon of this decoction with a little honey thrice a day.
Mix ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing), 2 teaspoon honey (shahad), ½ teaspoon juice of betel leaf (paan ka patta), ½ teaspoon white onion juice. have it 2-3 times a day.
Mix equal amounts of ginger(adrak) juice, honey & pomegranate (annar) juice. Take 1 tb. spoon, 1-2 times a day.
Take 3-4 dry figs, wash them with warm water. Soak overnight in a cup of water. Eat them first thing in the morning and also drink the water. Do this for 2 month.
Mix 1 tb. spoon of fresh ginger (adrak) juice, 1 teaspoon black pepper (kali mirch) and 1 tb. spoon of lukewarm water and have it 2-3 times a day.
Mix 10-15 drops of fresh garlic (lasan) juice with 1 glass of warm water and have it 2-3 times a day.
Boil linseed in water and take 30 ml. of this decoction 2-3 times a day.

ANAEMIA

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:49:00 +0000

Avoid drinking tea, coffee or alcoholic drinks immediately after/with meals as the tannin present in these hinders in the absorption of iron and other minerals from the food.
Take freshly prepared apple juice 1 hour before the meal or before sleeping in the night. REMEMBER the stomach should be empty (do not take a meal at-least 1 hour before taking the juice) while taking the juice and also do not eat/drink anything for about ½ - 1 hour after.
Children and Teenagers can take the juice of beetroot or both beetroot and apple mixed. REMEMBER to take the precautions discussed above.
Mix 1 tb. spoon of amla juice with a ripe mashed banana and eat it 2-3 times a day.
Have a ripe banana with 1 tb. spoon honey,1-2 times a day.
Soak 8-10 almonds (badam) with a teaspoon of rice overnight. Remove the outer skin of almonds and grind the mixture into a fine paste. Boil it with 1 ½ cups of milk and a pinch of turmeric (haldi) powder. Sweeten and drink once a day for a week.
Soak 10-12 currants (munnakas) in water overnight. Remove seeds and eat them. Repeat this for 2-3 weeks.
Have juice of 250gm of spinach everyday for 2-3 weeks.
Have plenty of food rich in iron e.g. honey, almonds, bananas, apricots (khurmani), raisins (kishmish), fenugreek (methi) leaves/seeds, lettuce (salad leaves), onion, spinach (palak), grapes, tomatoes, carrots, gooseberry (amla), beetroots (chukander), apples, pomegranates (anaar), etc.

ACIDITY

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:48:00 +0000

Suck a small piece of jaggery (gur) every hour till acidity subsides. Jaggery eliminates acidity, improves digestion and helps in expulsion of worms in small children.
Suck a clove (lavang) after the meals. It not only gives instant relief but also helps in reducing the onslaught of diseases arising out of acidity. Clove helps in building appetite, removes phlegm and also increases the number of white blood cells
Drink coconut water 3-4 times a day.
Have a plateful of watermelon (tarbooz) and/or cucumber (kheera) every hour.
Mix 2 teaspoon of Harad juice and mix with equal amount of Amla juice and have it everyday after meal.
Have 6-10 dried figs with a glass of lukewarm water at bedtime.
Grind 3-4 corns of black pepper, 7-8 fresh marigold petals, and 1 tb. spoon of crystalline sugar (mishri) into a fine paste and have this.

ACNE & PIMPLES

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:43:00 +0000

Mix the juice of 1 lemon with an equal quantity of rose water and apply it on the face for ½ hour. Then wash the face with fresh water. Repeat this procedure for 15 days.
Massage the face with lemon skin and then wash the face with lukewarm water.
Grind the leaves of Tulsi and apply the paste on the face. DO NOT use this method on pricked or peeled pimples.
Mash a small amount of raw papaya and apply in on the face. After 15 minutes wash the face with lukewarm water. Eating of raw papaya will also give remarkable effects.
Mix 1 teaspoon of lime juice with 1 teaspoon of mint (pudina) juice and apply on the affected area overnight.
Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric (haldi) powder to 1 teaspoon of mint juice and apply and wash at bedtime.
Grind a cucumber and mix it with multani mitti and apply it as a mask overnight and wash the face with lukewarm water in the morning.
DO NOT PRICK AND PEEL THE PIMPLES AS IT COULD LEAVE PERMANENT MARKS ON THE FACE. DRNK PLENTY OF WATER (2 - 3 LITRES A DAY).

Kesar - Saffron

noreply@blogger.com (Priya Rawat) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:49:00 +0000

Also called as, Crocus sativus

For fair complexion: Blend a few strands of saffron in a cup of raw milk and let it soak overnight. Apply on to your skin the next morning and leave it for at least an hour.

Pepper - Medicinal Properties and Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:25:00 +0000

I got something to share upon a very good medicinal herb.

Pepper - Medicinal Properties and Benefits

Pepper
Pepper, also known as the “king of spices” is one of the oldest and most important of all spices. The pepper plant is a stout, smooth evergreen creeper, much swollen at its nodes.

Black pepper is the whole dried fruit, while white is the fruit subjected to treatment in water with the mesocarp removed. Both varieties are ground and used in a powdered form. Black pepper is stimulant, pungent, aromatic, digestive and nervine tonic. Its pungency is due to the resin chavicin, which is most abundant in the mesocarp.

Black pepper consist of moisture 13.2 percent, protein 11.5 percent, fat 6.8 percent, minerals 4.4 percent, fiber 14.9 percent and carbohydrates 49.2 percent per 100 grams. Its mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, iron, phosphorus, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Indian Name: Kali mirch

Health Benefits of Pepper

Below are some of the medicinal properties of Pepper:

- Pepper is an appetizer and a good home remedy for digestive disorders. It has a stimulating effect on the digestive organs and produces an increased flow of saliva and gastric juices. Powdered black pepper, thoroughly mixed with malted jaggery, may be taken in the treatment of such conditions. Alternatively, a quarter teaspoon of pepper powder mixed in the buttermilk can be taken during indigestion or heaviness in the stomach. For better results, an equal part of cumin powder may also be added to the buttermilk.

- Pepper powder and common salt mixture is an excellent dentifrice. Its daily use prevents dental caries, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, toothaches and cures the increased sensitiveness of the teeth. A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put in the caries to alleviate toothache.

- Pepper is useful in the treatment of cold and fever. Six pepper seeds finely ground and mixed in a glass of warm water along with 6 pieces of batasha – a variety of sugar candy can be taken for a few nights for good results. In case of acute coryza or cold in the head, 20 grams pepper powder boiled in milk with a pinch of turmeric powder can be used once daily for three days.

- As an external application, pepper dilates the superficial vessels and acts as a counter irritant. A tablespoon of pepper powder fried in sesame oil until it is charred can be applied beneficially as an analgesic liniment for mylagia and rheumatic pains.

- A pinch of finely ground pepper mixed with honey taken twice a day is beneficial in amnesia or dullness of intellect.

- Pepper is a valuable remedy for cough caused due to throat irritation. Three peppers sucked with a pinch of caraway seeds and a crystal of common salt provides relief.

- Eating 6 peppers with 4 almonds once daily with milk is a nerve tonic and act as an aphrodisiac especially in an impotent person.

- Pepper is effective in pyorrhea or pus in the gums. Finely powdered pepper and salt mixture when massaged over the gums relieves inflammation.

- It is most widely used as a condiment, its flavor and pungency blending well with most savory dishes. It is extensively used in pickles, ketchups, sausages and for seasoning dishes.