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Elaichi/Green Cardamom

Elaichi/Green Cardamom Bad breath: Chew 1-2 cardamom pods to minimize bad breath. Be mindful to limit it to 4 per day. Vomiting: Take 250-500 mg powder of cardamom seeds either with jaggery or honey or simply water three times a day. Cough: Take ½ teaspoon cardamom powder with a teaspoon full of honey 3-4 times […]

Jaiphal/Nutmeg

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Jaiphal/Nutmeg Anti-diarrhoeal: In case of diarrhoea take one to two stewed apples with 1 teaspoon of ghee, a pinch of nutmeg and a pinch of cardamom. It helps bind stools and cure diarrhea. Headache: In case of Vata type headaches or headaches due to cold, apply a paste of nutmeg on the forehead. Wash off […]