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Neem

vskyadmin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:17:13 +0000

Neem or margosa is a fast-growing tree. Nearly all parts of the neem tree are useful and plays an important role in diseases prevention.

Benefits:

Neem is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

Neem may help in the following:

Paste of neem leaves is applied on wounds or on insect bites heals the wound better.
To eliminate dandruff boil neem leaves in water, let it cool and apply after washing hair.
Neem leaves boiled in water and added to the bath water eliminates itching.
Usually, after chicken pox bath in neem mixed with water to eliminate scabs and scars.

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Red Pepper

vskyadmin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:14:38 +0000

There are many, many varieties of chili peppers, and they often have different names depending on region. The substances that give chili peppers their intensity is Capsaicin. They are rich in various vitamins and minerals.

Benefits:

Fresh chili peppers, red and green, are rich source of vitamin-C.
They are also good in other antioxidants such as vitamin-A.
Chilies carry a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium.
Chilies are also good in B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin and thiamin (vitamin B-1).

Chili may help in the following:

To kill rats, make a paste of chili powder with water and pour you think rat is coming.
Dropping chili where insects and bugs are found, can eliminate it.

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Onion

vskyadmin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:13:55 +0000

The onion, known scientifically as Allium cepa, is red, yellow, white skinned bulb. It has intense flavor and has significant health benefits. When cut it produces a sulfur-based gas. Scallions are immature onions; it is harvested before the bulbs are formed. It is a source of antioxidant, which prevents damage to the body.

Benefits:

Onion is high in vitamin and mineral. It is anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral and thought to have anti-cancer powers. It is the richest dietary source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant.

Onion may help in the following:

Onion juice gives immediate relief from pain and burning sensation when bitten by a bee or snake.
Two teaspoon of onion juice daily may help with rashes, dry eczema.
Buttermilk with onion juice helps control diarrhea and dysentery.

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Ginger

vskyadmin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:13:11 +0000

This is a root, similar to turmeric. Ginger contains water, proteins, fats, carbohydrate minerals, iron, iodine. It contains gingerol, a substance with medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Benefits:

Ginger has a long tradition of being effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.
Reduces nausea and vomiting.

Ginger may help in the following:

Ginger helps the immune system. One cup water with half teaspoon of turmeric, pinch of cardamom and crushed pieces of fresh ginger, boil and drink it before bedtime.
Upset stomach, drink ginger soda. Help digestion.
A small piece of ginger with little salt before meals increases appetite.

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Garlic

vskyadmin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:12:28 +0000

Garlic is an herb that is related to onion, leeks and chives. It is low in calories and has medicinal value. Garlic produces a chemical called allicin, which seems to work for certain conditions.

Benefits:

Rich in vitamin c, B6 and manganese.
It contains antioxidants.
Fights viruses and bacterial infections.

Garlic may help in the following:

It reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol. Eat 6 to 7 raw pods a day first thing in the morning.
Reduce pre-meal blood sugar levels in people with or without diabetes.
Prevents sore throats. Crush four cloves of garlic and four spoon juice of holy basil.
Garlic oil mixed with coconut oil or mustard oil helps pain due to arthritis, swelling. By massaging gently on the affected area helps.

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