Tag: Ayurvedic Home Remedy

Indigestion is a common complaint during pregnancy. Have small frequent meals instead of large ones. Eating bananas, drinking turmeric or ginger tea, and having honey can help. So can sitting up while you eat, cutting down on caffeine and fatty or spicy foods, and eating foods like yogurt that boost digestion.

Melanin is the pigment that makes skin darker. Many natural ingredients can reduce melanin levels and help tackle uneven skin. Apply avocado pulp, unpasteurized soymilk, buttermilk, or a turmeric and milk paste. Sunflower oil and arnica infused oil can also work. So can aloe vera gel, licorice, and radish juice.

Turmeric tea owes its superpowers to beneficial components like curcuminoids. It can ease pain, lower blood sugar and pressure, and relieve indigestion. It is good for your heart and can counter respiratory illnesses, allergies, IBS, and osteoarthritis. Add a pinch of pepper and some honey to your turmeric tea for a bracing immunity booster.

To tackle a nosebleed at home, sit down, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft part of your nose so that your nostrils are closed for about 10 minutes. You can also apply a cold compress, a cypress oil or lemon oil compress, witch hazel, or pomegranate juice.

Thrush is a very common yeast infection that affects the mouth or genital area. Coconut oil, tea tree oil, clove oil, or oregano oil can help tackle the infection by acting against the candida yeast. A garlic suppository, chamomile or goldenseal wash, and probiotic yogurt can also help.

Almost every part of neem has medicinal properties. The leaves can lower blood sugar, control blood pressure, and help treat acne, dandruff, and psoriasis. The seed oil works as a mosquito repellent and treats skin infections too. Meanwhile, the bark fights intestinal ulcers and dental plaque.

Treatment for watery eyes depends on the underlying problem. Have omega 3 and omega 7 fatty acids to ease dry eyes. For blepharitis-related eye watering, use a tea tree oil scrub or baby shampoo. A chamomile wash and honey can treat conjunctivitis. Drink oolong tea or use a turmeric wash for eye allergies.

Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein usually caused by a blood clot. Use compression stockings, apply a warm water compress, and keep the affected area elevated to ease this condition. Anti-inflammatory aloe vera or diluted lemon eucalyptus oil can also help. So can blood-thinning foods like ginger, garlic, and onion.

Drinking lots of fluids and resting your stomach are important measures for dealing with food poisoning. Antimicrobial cinnamon, coriander, or cumin tea may fight pathogens which cause food poisoning while milk thistle tea can help treat mushroom poisoning. Having garlic, apple cider vinegar, and probiotics may help too.

If you’re troubled by hormonal acne, try natural remedies that deal with oily skin and acne-causing bacteria. Dab on some diluted eucalyptus oil, green tea, or lemon juice. Applying avocado pulp, turmeric paste, a blend of cinnamon and honey, or a jojoba oil and clay mask can also help.

If your child has croup, exposing them to moist or cool air can open up airways. Chamomile tea, ginger tea, thyme tea, and aniseed tea can help soothe coughing and ease other symptoms. So can a mixture of honey and lemon. It’s also important to keep your child calm and hydrated.

The delicate skin of your lips is prone to chapping since it lacks oil glands. Treat chapped lips with balms made of olive oil, honey, and shea butter. Ghee and coconut oil work wonders too. Use rosewater and glycerin to keep the lips moist and supple. To prevent dryness, stay hydrated, get enough B vitamins and iron, and protect your lips from the sun.

Permanent tattoos aren’t easy to get rid of, but natural lightening agents like lemon juice, berries, and milk can help lighten them. An oatmeal or papaya scrub can exfoliate the top layer of skin while aloe vera can soothe the skin and help it heal. If all else fails, there’s always makeup!

Pericoronitis results in infection and inflammation of gum tissue around your wisdom tooth. Rinse with a salt water solution and apply ice to ease inflammation. Use a mouthwash made of sage or lemongrass oil to fight oral bacteria. Sesame oil, guava leaves, and turmeric paste can help too. Green tea mouthwash can work as a painkiller.

To prevent hair breakage, avoid damaging hair treatments with harsh chemicals or heat. Refrain from over-combing, tying your hair too tightly, and combing wet hair. Coconut oil, argan oil, and cupuassu seed butter can reduce protein loss and strengthen hair. Applying a protein-rich egg or banana hair mask can help too. A beeswax, castor oil, and olive oil balm can be a quick fix to seal split ends.