weight loss

Herbs!!!

That helps WEIGHT LOSS

Cinnamon

This spice may help to boost your metabolism, and it also has impressive benefits for blood sugar regulation, making it an ideal seasoning for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Cinnamon has been found to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, as well as increase glucose metabolism by about 20 times, which would significantly improve your ability to regulate blood sugar.

Black Pepper

Black pepper contains a substance called piperine, which not only gives it its pungent flavor, but also blocks the formation of new fat cells. When combined with capsaicin and other substances, black pepper was also found to burn as many calories as taking a 20-minute walk. As an aside, black pepper also increases the bioavailability of just about all other foods -- herbs and other compounds – making it a healthy choice for virtually any meal.

Mustard

The mustard plant is actually in the calciferous family of vegetables (along with broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, for instance). Mustard seeds have been shown to boost metabolic rate by 25 percent, which means you'll burn calories more efficiently. In fact, just 3/5 teaspoon of mustard seeds daily may help you burn an extra 45 calories an hour.

Turmeric

If you're a fan of curry, you're probably also a fan of turmeric, as this is the yellow-orange spice that makes the foundation of many curry dishes. Curcumin, one of turmeric's most thoroughly studied active ingredients, reduces the formation of fat tissue by suppressing the blood vessels needed to form it, and therefore may contribute to lower body fat and body weight gain.

Curcumin may also be useful for the treatment and prevention of obesity-related chronic diseases, as the interactions of curcumin with several key signal transduction pathways in the body result in improvements in insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and other inflammatory symptoms associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.

Ginger

Ginger is another warming spice that has anti-inflammatory properties and is known to help soothe and relax your intestinal tract. Research also suggests that ginger may have thermionic properties that help boost your metabolism, as well as have an appetite-suppressant effect when consumed, suggesting a "potential role of ginger in weight management.

Cardamom

Cardamom, an aromatic spice with a spicy-sweet flavor, is another thermionic herb that helps boost your metabolism and may boost your body's ability to burn fat. Cardamom is a popular herb used in Ayurveda, an ancient holistic system of medicine and natural healing from India.

Cumin

Cumin is useful for digestion and energy production, and may improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. The spice has a long history of medicinal use, and has also been found to enhance memory and provide potent anti-stress benefits.

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Fight back against Dandruff

Fight back against Dandruff

With Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds have a composition that is rich in protein and amino acids, encouraging healthy hair/hair growth and warding off those wicked flakes in the process. A little bonus-its high concentration of lecithin (a natural emollient) can help make hair stronger overall, and many people find that it leaves their hair silky smooth and soft.

Ingredients
-Fenugreek Powder
- Normal water (quantity as required)

Directions
Mix Fenugreek Powder and Water into a fine paste and apply to your scalp. Leave it applied for 30-45 minutes, then wash with mild shampoo or water.

With Neem Leaves

Neem leaves make a great all-natural home remedy for your dandruff. It not only relieve itching, it acts as an anti-fungal as well, inhibiting the over-growth of dandruff causing fungus.

Ingredients
-Neem Leaves Powder
- Luke warm water (quantity as required)

Directions
Add Neem Leaves Powder to luke warm water. Make a paste of it, applying it to your scalp, and letting it sit for about an hour before washing it off with water.

With Aloe Vera

It works because its constituents inhibit the process of skin cell proliferation. In other words, the stuff that makes it up slows down how fast your cells grow, and since dandruff often is caused by cells growing and dying too rapidly, the aloe can help restore them to normalcy.

Ingredients
-Aloe Vera Powder
- Luke warm water (quantity as required)

Directions

Make a paste with Aloe Vera Powder and Water. Apply it to the scalp 15 minutes prior to washing your hair. After 15 minutes, shampoo and wash it as normal.

With Tea Tree Oil

The oil extracted from tea tree leaves have fungicidal properties and it is overall soothing to the skin-especially when it is sore or itchy. Be aware that tea tree oil, while safe for topical use, should NOT be ingested under ANY circumstance.

Ingredients
-1 tablespoon of tea tree oil
-1 cup of warm water
-A squirt bottle

Directions
Pour 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil into 1 cup of warm water in a squirt bottle. Shake well. After shampooing, spray the mixture all over your scalp, massage, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Pat the excess moisture out, but don’t wash it out.

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monsoon

Skin Care in Monsoon

It is mandatory to take special care of your skin during monsoon otherwise you may face breakout of skin.

Here we come up with some skin care recipes specially for you to make your monsoon more special.

1. Sandalwood face mask for skin breakouts

Sandalwood has been a natural source of nourishment for the skin and heals it from blackheads, acne and any skin breakouts. It works as a moisturizer for all skin types.

Steps:

• Take a bowl with 1 ½ cup wild turmeric powder, rosewater and sandalwood powder and mix well.
• Ensure this mixture turns into a fine paste.
• Apply this paste for 30 minutes on your face and leave it to dry.
• Wash it off with cold water.
• People with dry skin can try this out twice a week.

2. Pomegranate Peel, honey and milk face pack for moisturizing 

During the monsoons, the humidity causes the skin to lose its moisture, leaving it dull. Pomegranate Peel contains vitamin A and C which help in restoring firmness, while honey moisturises and serves as a soothing agent for the skin surface.

Steps:

• Take pomegranate peel powder in a mixing bowl.
• Add honey and some milk to the make it a paste.
• Apply all over your face and leave for 15 minutes.
• Wash your face well with cold water.

3. Neem leaves with honey for acne 

Neem possesses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that cleanse the skin of any impurities and it also nourishes your skin. Neem is the perfect solution for acne and breakouts on the skin, caused due to the unfavorable weather.

Steps:

• Take neem leaves powder.
• Add few drops of rosewater and mix well with honey.
• Apply on your face for over 15 minutes and rinse well with cold water.

4. Mixed tomato and potato face pack for all skin pigmentation

 The monsoons often cause skin pigmentation and uneasiness on the face. For this, it could be best treated with the nutrients coming from a bunch of ingredients that would solve not only pigmentation but blemishes and acne as well.  

 Steps:

• Make a paste with a few lemon drops, almond powder, a little curd, and tomato juice (fresh), potato juice (fresh), papaya and a little honey.
• Ensure all the ingredients are finely mixed into a paste for smooth application. Use a facial flat brush for this,
• Leave this paste on for 20 minutes and wash off with cold water.

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Manjistha- Benefits & Uses

MANJISTHA POWDER

• Manjistha Powder also known as Indian madder and Rubia cordifolia is very famous for its natural healing ability.  It is used to support the immune system by cleansing the blood. It cools & detoxifies and dissolves obstructions in blood flow. It has healing action, helpful in erosions and bleeding gums.
• It can be used for dominant skin conditions such as acne, hives, scabies, boils, wounds and skin lesions.
• Manjistha promotes the healing of skin tissue damaged by injury or infection.
• It is very popularly used to make the complexion even. Manjistha powder is also used to help lighten dark spots.
• Manjistha benefits to Skin Diseases, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrheal Menopause, Menorrhagia, Painful Menstruation Blood Circulation and Purification.
• Prolonged intake of  Manjistha can give long-lasting results in Leprosy, Cancer, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Edema, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, Herpes, Jaundice, Joint Pain, Kidney And Gall Stones, Paralysis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Obstructions In Urinary Passages.
• Besides, it also enhances the metabolism and thus correcting all stomach problems. 
• Manjistha is a very good hair promoter.
• Manjistha (Indian Madder) is also used as a vegetable dye. It gives red color to the clothing.

FOR INTERNAL USAGE

• You may take it orally. Take 1 tsp of Manjistha Powder and 1 tsp of crushed sugar (sugar powder) or honey preferably with milk every night at least half an hour before going to bed.
• You can take it twice a day but don’t skip the night dose as this will help your body to be active whole day.
• Otherwise, take 3 tsp Manjistha Powder and 2 tsp Guggulu Powder. Mix these Powders, add ½ cup of water to about ¼ of mixture and drink it 3 times a day. This will help to reduce obesity.

FOR EXTERNAL USAGE

• Make a paste of 2 tsp of gram flour, 2 tsp of wheatgrass powder, 1 tsp of Manjistha Powder, few drops of honey and water or milk. Apply this paste for 20 min and then wash with cold water. It will help to reduce dark pigmentation.
• Manjistha Powder mixed with Turmeric and Sandalwood Powder applied on face and neck for 20-30 min will give glowing complexion.
• Mix Manjistha Powder wih Indigo Powder, Amla Powder and Henna Powder in equal proportion. Make a paste with this mixture and water. Apply it in your hairs length wise and keep it for 30 minutes. This will make your hairs strong from roots and shiny.

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Color Removal

Post Holi Care

Care for you Hair

Hair requires a lot of moisturization post Holi otherwise it becomes frizzy, shine less and damage. To prevent so, try this natural, safe and cost effective remedy. 

1. Make a simple hair pack by mixing Fenugreek Powder (methi) in curd. Apply this pack covering all the hairs and leave for 30 minutes. After that wash it with tap water.  
2. Mix Hibiscus Powder with Amla Powder and water to a fine paste and apply it on your scalp and wash your hair with shampoo after 30-45 minutes.

Care for you Skin

At times, it becomes difficult to remove Holi colors from the skin which may become embarrassing at work. Here is some easy remedy which will allow you to play Holi without wondering much for the removal of colors.

1. Add wheat bran (choker), Sandalwood Powder, Rice Flour, some Poppy Seeds (khus-khus), few drops of Honey and a mashed Tomato and make a paste of it. Scrub your body with this to clear off the colours and to bounce back to your fair and glowing skin.
2. Take some Curd, Besan, Orange Peel Powder, Turmeric, a few drops of Lemon and 1 tbsp of Olive oil. Scrub your face and body with this mixture for 2-4 minutes. This will help to clean your skin.

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Herbal Holi Colors

Safe Holi 

With Natural Colors

Ways to make natural colors

Green

Wet Color:

Green color can be obtained by mixing powders like Mint Powder, Senna Leaves Powder, Neem Leaves Powder,  Brahmi Powder,  Natural Henna, Neutral Henna in water. Shake well. 

Dry Color:

Use Henna Powder separately or mix with equal quantity of any suitable flour to attain a lovely green shade. You can also use Neutral Henna or Neem Powder directly.  

* Make use only pure mehendi and not the one mixed with amla (meant to be applied to our hair) as this would be brown in color. Dry mehendi will not leave color on your face as it can be easily brushed off. Only when it is a paste (i.e. it is mixed in water) will it leave a slight color on your face.  

Yellow

Dry Color: 
Mix 2 tsp of Turmeric Powder with double quantity of Besan (gram flour). Turmeric Powder and besan are extremely healthy for our skin, and are also used widely as a ubtan while taking bath. 

Red 

Dry Color:

Hibiscus Powder is one of the effective way to make an attractive red color.

Indian Madder Powder also known as Manjistha Powder is an excellent source for bright red color.

Wet color:

Put 2 tsp of Red Sandalwood Powder in a liter of water and boil. Dilute and use.

Pomegranate Peel Powder  boiled in water gives brilliant red color.

For a bright orangish-red, mix thoroughly a pinch of Lime Powder with 2 tbsp Turmeric Powder and a few drops of water. Use only after diluting with 10 liters of water.

Blue

Wet Color:

Indigo Powder when boiled in water yield a rich blue.

Magenta

Wet Color:

Slice or grate one Beet root. Soak in 1 liter of water for a wonderful magenta. Boil or leave overnight for a deeper shade. Dilute.

Saffron

Wet Color:

Orange Peel Powder boiled in water gives bright saffron color. For deeper shade leave overnight.

Mix a pinch of Sandalwood Powder in one liter of water for an instant, beautiful and fragrant saffron color.

Soak a few stalks of Saffron in 2 tbsp of water. Leave for few hours and grind to make a fine paste. Dilute with water for desired color strenght. Though expensive, but excellent for skin.

Brown

Wet Color:

Kattha, when mixed with water will give reddish brown color.

Boil Tea or Coffee leaves in water. Cool and use.

Black

Wet Color:

Boil dried fruits of Indian Gooseberry in an iron vessel and leave overnight. Dilute with water and use.

Extract juice of Black Grapes and dilute with sufficient quantity of water to remove stickiness.

Herbs and Crops wishes you all a safe and happy HOLI

Mulethi (Licorice) Benefits

Licorice Root

Uses

DEPRESSION

Glycyrrhizic acid in Licorice Root may help with depression and anxiety by promoting adrenal gland function. The depleted stress hormone levels are usually responsible for chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety,and lowered resistance levels to allergens and infections. Also Licorice Root contains Asparagine amino acid which is required to maintain equilibrium by the nervous system. Intake of one cup of Licorice tea twice daily may be beneficial for depression, anxiety, nervousness and migraines caused by stress.

HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND HEART DISEASE

Licorice Root may regulate the cholesterol levels by improving the bile flow. Researches suggest that bile acids account for cholesterol metabolism and elimination of excess cholesterol in the body. Also the antioxidant activity of Licorice Root may inhibit the development of arterial plaque and improve the capillary health. Therefore, 2 teaspoon Licorice Root powder daily for 30 days may help prevent cardiovascular diseases and regulate the cholesterol levels.

MENOPAUSE

The phytoestrogenic and antioxidant activity of Licorice Root is believed to be helpful for hormonal disorders such as fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes in menopausal women. Therefore, taking 1 tsp of Licorice Powder daily may help balance and regulate the hormone production in women going through menopause.

PMS AND MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Licorice Root has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and a mild estrogenic activity which may help with PMS symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, nausea and bloating, as well as menstrual cramps. Drinking Licorice Root tea starting 3 days before expected period time may help with menstrual cramps, hormonal imbalance and help ease the PMS symptoms.

SKIN DISORDERS

People have been using Licorice Root salves and poultices in the treatment of skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and dry and itchy skin. A small clinical study has shown that the demulcent and anti-inflammatory agents in Licorice Root extract gel may reduce the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Simply applying Licorice Root powder paste onto the affected area two to three times daily may help relieve the skin disorders.

SHINGLES AND HERPES

Licorice Root Extract has been used in the treatment of cold sores, shingles and herpes simplex. A few studies have shown that anti viral activity of Licorice Root extract may suppress the progression and recurrence of cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus. In some severe cases topical application of carbenoxolone cream, which is a synthetic derivative of glycyrrhizinic acid, has been beneficial for herpes virus. Simple remedy for shingles, herpes simplex and old sores is to take one capsule of Licorice Root powder 1 tbsp twice daily and apply Licorice Root powder paste or ointment on to the affected area 4 to 5 times daily.

SORE THROAT AND COUGH

Saponin glycosides in Licorice Root have an expectorant activity which may help with dry cough, bronchitis, and asthma. An expectorant promotes the bronchial secretions and break down the thick phlegm making it easy to cough it out. The antiviral, anti-inflammatory and demulcent properties of Licorice Root may also help lubricate the irritated and inflamed respiratory tract and sore throat, relax bronchial spasms, and combat viral flu, cold and other respiratory tract infections including asthma. Simple remedy is to drink Licorice Root tea two to three times daily. To make the tea, shred 2 inches of Licorice Root into a boiling cup of water. let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Then strain out the shredded root and drink it warm. To regulate the quantity, Licorice Root tea bags can be used to make the tea.

STOMACH AND GASTRIC PROBLEMS

Licorice Root is used to treat many intestinal tract and digestive abnormalities. The flavonoids and chalcones in Licorice Root may help with inflammation and irritation of the digestive tract and the mucus lining of the stomach caused by bacterial infection. Also soothing agents in Licorice Root may soothe and calm the digestion system promoting bowel health. Simple remedy is to drink Licorice Root tea two to three times daily. Licorice Root tea can be made by steeping the tea bag for 10 minutes into a boiling cup of water.

WEIGHT LOSS

For weight loss, balanced diet combined with regular physical activity may contribute to significant reduction in body fat mass.

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Glowing Skin

Get a Glowing Skin

Turmeric and Sandalwood Face Mask (for normal skin)

Long-lasting and instant glow, this face mask helps to cure pimples and acne.

Preparation and application: 

Mix sandalwood powder with turmeric powder and add glycerin, apply it to your face and neck. Wash after twenty minute

Honey and Rose Mask (for dry skin)

This naturally moisturising honey mask will help lighten your skin shade naturally and clean the pores, leaving you with glowing.

Preparation and application: 

Rinse the face with lukewarm water. Mix Rose Petal Powder with honey and it all over for twenty minutes. Remove it with a wet towel or sponge soaked in warm water. Then wash your face with cold water as this helps close the skin's open pores. 

Oatmeal mask: (for oily skin)

An oatmeal mask has a drying effect on the skin and absorbs extra oil from the pores and also cures itchiness and several other skin problems.

Preparation and application: 

Blend oatmeal and add hot water to it, this paste will thicken in a few minutes. Add a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of Orange Peel Powder and two teaspoons of yoghurt. Apply this paste evenly on your face, neck and hands, when the facial mask completely dries and tightens around your skin, rinse it with lukewarm water.

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