Problem | Herbal Remedy |
Burning of feet and palms | 1.A poultice made from henna plant leaves + vinegar is very effective. (without vinegar is also effective). 2.The juice of eclipta alba (bhringraj) leaves can also be applied. 3.Sandalwood oil can be applied. |
Corn | Apply the milky juice of papaya fruit daily till it becomes soft. |
Cracking of the soles of palms / feet | 1.Pure sesame oil should be applied daily at bedtime. 2.Cashew Nut oil can also be used. 3.Pinda Oil: Medicated oil with beeswax base is the ideal application. |
Dandruff | An emulsion made with sandalwood oil and lemon juice is very effective. 1 part of sandalwood oil should be mixed with three parts of lemon juice. |
Dark circles below eyes | Regular application of the following removes these ugly circles gradually. Fresh Tomato juice Paste of raw potato Pack of almond Turmeric + lime juice Fresh cucumber juice + Honey |
For complexion | A paste prepared from the thorny skin of the silk-cotton tree, milk can be applied to the skin of the face. It brings lustre to the face. |
Greying Hair | Amalaki Oil’s regular application successfully prevents hair greying. |
Head Lice | 1.Prepare a paste of bitter almonds by adding a little water and apply. 2.The paste made of finely powdered seeds of custard apple with water should be applied at bedtime and the head well covered with cloth. |
Herpes | The emulsion of the oil expressed from Pongamia pinnata made with lemon juice is very effective in healing. |
Natural Sunscreen | Application of castor oil before going out on a sunny day prevents sunburns and works like a herbal sunscreen. |
Natural hair colorants | Henna, tea leaves, coffee powder. |
Natural Perfume | Jasmine, Lavender. |
Prickly Heat | The paste made from equal parts of sandalwood, coriander seeds, tubercles of nut grass, roots of khuskhus grass powdered together and mixed with rosewater applied on the body gives immediate relief. |
Rough, dry, coarse skin | Applying the powder of the seeds of fenugreek with a little water (make paste) makes the skin smooth. |
Spots and freckles on the skin | Apply cottonseed oil daily. It clears spots on the skin. |
Skin burn | 1.Apply 2 tsp tomato juice and 4 tbsp of buttermilk. Leave on the face and wash after half an hour. 2. Mix olive oil with an equal quantity of vinegar and apply one hour before you bathe. |
Thinning hair (hairfall) | Bhringraj (eclipta alba) oil improves hair growth. |
Warts | Pure cashew oil should be applied over the warts, till they fall off. |
Whitlow | The paste of garlic and black pepper maybe applied over the affected nail matrix. It relieves pain. |
Wrinkles over the face | Pack made of egg yolk and one spoon of honey reduces wrinkles. |