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Spices, Plants and Natural Remedies
Plants, are often dismissed as mere jadi-booti (herbs)
and frowned upon as part of desi ilaj (traditional cure.
But if one keeps an open mind and really goes into the
world of plants, one discovers, almost with humility,
what wonders they can perform. If used in the correct
proportion and manner, they can help you achieve good
health, beauty and a sense of well being.
This section helps one select plants according to
one's needs and preferences. Common ailments like cold,
cough, headache and fever, need not be followed by a
visit to the doctor. One just has to reach out for the
right herb, use it in the right proportion and at the
right time. A patient can get instant relief from vexing
ailments.
Some herbs are also a storehouse of beauty aids
and remedies. This section tells you how to make inexpensive
face packs, gels and skin toners.
The significance of herbs and plants for the health
and well being of human beigs has been stressed since
the olden days. In fact the knowledge and use of herbs
have originated from ancient India and the world is
indebted to it for the same. Ancient sages, thinkers
and doctors have said that the best way to have a good
health and peace of mind is by going back to Nature
and utilizing its rich bounty of herbs and plants
"Saatwik" food, that is, a vegetarian
diet consisting of a simple combination of fruit, vegetables,
cereals and flour, has for long been recommended for
a sound mind in a sound body.
Your very own kitchen and garden are the richest sources
of good health, beauty and freedom from illness. Common
plants like mint, ginger and coriander, can send irksome
diseases flying out of the window. Herbs which are easily
available, can also become the delight of the modern
woman, who wants to look attractive while efficiently
going about her duties. Some of these are excellent
cures for beauty problems. They only have to be mixed
properly, in the right proportions. Inexpensive face
masks and body washes van be made quickly. They are
easy on the wallet and sabe needless expenses at the
local beautician o the chemist shops.
Fresh sauces, soups and marmalades can be made at home.
You can get both purity and nourishment without spending
much money.
A few of the spices and plants used in everyday
life, which can be used for treatment of common ailments
are listed below:
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