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Grandma's Remedy: Castor oil for daily use

Grandma’s Remedy: Castor oil for daily use

For centuries, castor oil (oil of Ricinus communis) is in use for various health related problems. It is a very good anti-inflammatory natural medicine and reduces infections too! It is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids and these fatty acids are the reasons for castor oils benefits for humans. Castor oil has occupied a special place, its own place in both Ayurveda and home remedies.

Buy castor oil from natural health stores. General recommendation is to use cold-pressed or cold-processed oil only and confirm it with a doctor before taking it. The color of the oil should be a very light or pale yellow.

Let us see some health benefits of castor oil.

1) Hair growth: Take one to two teaspoons of castor oil and warm it slightly. Massage castor oil into your hair and scalp and it will improve the blood circulation to your follicles, promoting faster hair growth. Try this once or twice a week for long and shiny hair.

What is that ingredient that gives this benefit? The ricinoleic acid in castor oil helps balance the scalp’s pH level. This reduces the risk of dandruff, split ends and hair breakage.

2) To reduce wrinkles: Castor oil is a natural emollient and helps to reduce the wrinkles and fine lines. This oil penetrates the skin. Advantage of using castor oil is it does not block the pores of skin as it is thick when compared to other types of oils.

Gently massage skin with few drops of castor oil in circular motion daily before bath or before going to bed. You will notice the results after 6 to 8 weeks.

3) To remove dandruff: Warm a tsp of castor oil and add few drops of lemon oil. Massage the scalp gently with this mixture. Castor oil also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Massaged into the scalp it will help to clear up dandruff and other scalp conditions.

Similarly, mix few drops castor oil, honey and lemon – apply on scalp and massage. If you have black hair then use the first method, because this mixture contains honey which can bleach the black hair.

4) Acts as conditioner: Castor oil acts as a conditioner by balancing the pH of the scalp. One need not buy costly conditioners. Warm castor oil and apply it to hair an hour before washing your hair.

5) Removing stretch marks : Combine 1 tablespoon of castor oil with 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil.
Apply this mixture on the stomach, thighs and other areas where the pregnancy stretch mark is there on the body. Castor oil helps to get rid of the stretch marks. It helps to retain the moisture and elasticity of the skin. The texture and thickness of the castor oil gives this property.

6) Premature graying of hair?:  Apply castor oil three times a week. Try to retain little oil while washing the hair. This retains a coating of oil on the hair and hair will retain black color and oil prevents the premature graying of the hair.

7) Ringworm problem?: Mix 2 tsp of castor oil and 4 tsp of coconut oil. The active compound called undecylenic acid present in castor oil effectively treats ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection of skin. When you apply this mixture on the infected area it helps to prevent spreading of this fungus.

8) Laxative: Castor oil is a best, traditional laxative. If there is constipation problem add few drops of castor oil to warm water and drink. Problem will be solved!

9) Arthritis pain?: Soak a thin cotton cloth in warm castor oil. Remove excess castor oil and then tie this fabric around knee or any other areas wherever there is pain. Pain will reduce dramatically. Don’t forget to repeat this few times a day. The anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil make it ideal for relieving joint pain, nerve inflammation, and sore muscles.

10) Stomach problems: If you have bloating, acidity and irritated bowl then use a mixture of castor oil (few drops only) and a glass of cold milk for stomach cleansing. Mix both ingredients well and drink it. It eases the stomach and treats intestinal problems like bloating, acidity, constipation and irritated bowels.

11) Extreme constipation: Add castor oil and orange juice in equal proportions (around 2 ounces each) in a glass. Drink this in empty stomach followed by warm water few times. This clears the stomach and body feels fresh and light after the cleansing.

12) Tiredness of eyes: To remove the tiredness from eyes apply few drops of castor oil around your eyes and eyelashes before going to bed. Do not apply inside your eyes as it may give burning sensation. This treatment will leave you looking and feeling a bit more refreshed in the morning.

Disclaimer: Do not use castor oil if you are pregnant or have some serious health issues. Castor oil may interfere with other supplements. Contact your doctor and get an opinion from doctor before using castor oil especially for inner use.

Source: www.werindia.com

Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: December 29, 2019
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When to introduce spices to baby

When to introduce spices and herbs to kids

When baby is eight-month-old parents can slowly introduce various flavors. Do not add spices and herbs in baby’s first foods. Slowly and little by little because young tummy cannot take different flavors all at one time. Introducing gently to spices and herbs will help child to get ready to eat healthier food and will also help to understand any digestive problem child might have.
Which are the flavors and spices babies can taste after 8 months?
Start adding single ingredient and let the baby’s tummy take time to adjust to new flavor. If the baby develops allergy or pain, you would know what is causing it. While introducing spices, start with mild one. For example, pepper is easier on baby’s tummy than green chilli or chilli powder.
Here are few herbs and spices one can slowly introduce in kid’s meals.
Mint – Add little mint to puree, mix with cut fruit as mint enhances flavor
Cinnamon– Sprinkle little cinnamon powder as it gives sweet and warm taste. Sprinkle on puree, bananas, sweet potato, apple and pear
Ginger – Grate fresh ginger and add it with beans, peaches, watermelon. Very little amount should be enough.
Basil –Add basil to zucchini, tomatoes and cucumber. It is like mint and enhances flavor.
Dill – Dill introduces kids tangy taste. Sprinkle dill on cucumber, broccoli, carrots, beets, peas.
Chilli – Don’t be afraid to introduce kids to spices. Introduce coconut chutney, coriander chutney to kids. These items will contain green chilli. Sambar, soup will contain red chiilli. Let them taste a little of these dishes with idli, dosa, chapati, pasta or rice. Add ghee or give small bowl of curd along with it. Sprinkle little pepper or red chilli flakes on pasta. Don’t make a big deal about it. Let kid taste it a bit. Another way to introduce spicy food is add curry powder to coconut milk and pumpkin or sweet potato soup. Add ghee to spicy foods to reduce spiciness.
Garlic – Garlic has strong flavor and adding a little to any dishes – soup, salad, chickpea curry, beans curry or to spinach dish will give a unique taste to the dish. Prepare yogurt dip with garlic and dill Fry garlic in little kids’ friendly oil and introduce this wonderful herb to kids.
Paprika and cumin: Both these go well together. Hummus is a good dish to introduce with paprika, cumin and garlic.
Lemon or orange zest – Adding citrus flavors to Brussels sprouts, strawberries, cauliflower, kiwi or watermelon enhances flavor. Some sweets also contain lemon zest. Once the tongue get used to the unique flavor, they won’t mind eating its presence in various dishes.

How to introduce spices and herbs to children
Being vegetarian and vegan – If you are vegetarian or vegan then think it is a blessing. It is easy to introduce lots of vegetables, fruits with spices and herbs to kids.
Be an example – do not prepare different foods to everyone. Cook one or two dishes for everyone. If kids see parents and elders enjoying the food, they will want to taste the food. It is natural.
Try variety: Mix and cook varieties of spices, vegetables, grain, fruits etc. Cook different varieties of rice dishes, quinoa or cracked wheat with spices and herbs.
Take kids for shopping with you: When you go for grocery, take kids with you and while walking in store, introduce them to fresh herbs, spices and condiments.
Introducing kids to various spices and herbs helps in smooth transition to regular home cooked food. Kids will benefit from eating varieties of food. Kids body will be introduced to antioxidant rich food and they gain benefit from eating wonderful herbs. This also makes their food interesting and will be ready to face the varieties in food world.

 

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: December 28, 2019
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AHHHH! .....TAMARIND

AHHHH! …..TAMARIND

In India, the belief is that a pregnant woman has craving to eat something sour and sweet! Generally, that something sour and sweet is either mango or tamarind. Mango is a popular fruit. What about tamarind? In Asian countries especially in Southern part of India, use of tamarind in daily dish is necessary.

Tamarind is a very large tree with heavy drooping branches and green foliage. It is indigenous to South Africa but grows extensively in India. Tree bears curved fruit pods in abundance.

Each pod has hard outer shell inside which we see soft pulp – green fibrous in young fruit and brown fibrous in mature fruits. Seeds and pulps are held together by fiber network!

Tamarind has many medicinal properties:

  • Tamarind fruits juice or extract acts as mild laxative. It has tartaric acid. One to two tablespoons of the pulp in evening can improve bowel movements. It is a source of good dietary fiber.
  • Tamarind is very useful to treat bilious disorders. Being acidic, it excites the bile and other juices in the body.
  • Tamarind leaves are used in herbal tea for reducing malaria fever, treating jaundice and ulcers.
  • Tamarind lowers LDL cholesterol level in the body and helps in promoting healthy heart. Dilute tamarind decoction can help in destroying the stomach worms in children.
  • Tamarind protects from Vitamin C deficiency.
  • Tamarind heals the inflammation of the skin to great extent.
  • Juice extracted from tamarind flowers are used for treating piles
    It is rich source of various minerals – Cu, K, Ca, Fe, Se. Zn and Mg
    Controls pregnancy related vomiting & nausea.

In next few slides, you will see culinary use of tamarind. 

Image credit: Image by Thanachot Pongpanich from Pixabay (Free for commercial use)

 

TAMARIND CANDY: Read more

TAMARIND CANDY

PULIYOGARE: Read more

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TAMARIND JUICE: Read more

TAMARIND JUICE

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PULIYINJI & THOKKU

EGG PLANT & BABY POTATO IN TAMARIND SAUCE: Read more

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New amendment to stop reuse of edible oil

New amendment to stop reuse of edible oil

Do you know what happens when we reuse edible oil after one cooking? This can cause health issues – minor to serious health issues. As nutritionists says the free radicals (or polarized compound) that are released will attach to healthy cells and lead to diseases.

Free radicals can be carcinogenic and can cancer. Not only cancer also can cause atherosclerosis which leads to higher cholesterol levels in the body and can lead to blockage of arteries. Some of the other health issues that will arise from reuse of edible oil are: acidity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, irritable throat due to inhalation of particles while frying.

To reduce the reuse of edible oil a new amendment has been put forth by Food Safety and Standard Act of India (FSSAI). The new law mandates that the total TPC – polarized compound value in edible oil must be less than 25%. This new amendment of FSSAI will come into effect from July 1st.

FDCA of Gujrat recently has taken a pilot drive to test TPC value of oil across different establishments in Ahmedabad.

While speaking about adverse health impact of TPC –  commissioner HG Koshia, of Food and Drug Control Authority of Gujarat said ‘ as oil is heated to smoking point, the TPC value of oil increases. This is hazardous to one’s health especially in the longer run as it increases trans fat content in the oil. The new amendment will help us to ensure safety of the food prepared outside as well”

Finding of pilot drive showed in 40% of the commercial establishments and eateries reusing the oil  Koshia said, “We found 40% of the commercial establishments and eateries reusing the oil for cooking that was already used. The TPC value of those food samples were greater than 25%.

According to FSSAI In News: During the regular check and raids conducted by civic authorities, several cases of edible oil reuse and adulterated oil use came to the fore. Many such eateries and manufacturing units were found by the authorities. The adulterated oil usage was merely 7% out of total suspicious samples of oils.  Bhavin Solanki, Medical officer of Health, AMC said that “the new amendment will help better enforcement of quality”

FDCA of Gujarat procured a special device to test the TPC value in oil. Authorities believe that the amendment in the act will further help them to penalize eateries and establishments that reuse edible oil. Authorities will monitor and bring eateries and establishment under scanner. Estimates provided by top sources in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s health department indicate that some 80% of establishments be it a Farsan store or an eatery or a street food vendor, tend to filter out the oil used for frying and reuse it multiple times.

If you are reusing edible oil then understand how many times one can reuse edible oil. It all depends on the type of oil one use. To know more about edible oil visit:

References:

http://www.fssai.gov.in/home

Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: December 27, 2019
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Flax Seed Burfi

Flax Seed Burfi

Flax seed is one of the powerful plant seed as there is enough evidence to suggest that it is helpful in reducing cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart conditions.

It is also known as linseeds, are small, brown, tan or golden-colored seeds that are the richest sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid in the world!

It also contains good amount of fiber, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorous, selenium and iron.

It is good for cholesterol problems, heart conditions, for skin and hair, good for weight loss! They are gluten free too!!

It is found in many types of food – waffles, oat meal, chutni powder, mouth freshener, healthy bars etc.

We are presenting here recipe for healthy flax seed burfi for sweet lovers – it is much safer to eat and easier to prepare.

Ingredients:

  1. Flax Seed 1 cup
  2. Peanut 1 cup
  3. Almond 1/2 cup
  4. Cashew 1/4 cup
  5. Jaggery 2 cups (Adjust the quantity )
  6. Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp
  7. Nutmeg powder pinch

Method:

  1. Dry roast Flax seed, peanut, almond and cashew separately. Remove the skin from roasted peanut. (cover the lid while roasting flax seeds).
  2. Make coarse powder of cashew, peanut and almond. Make fine powder of flax seeds.
  3. Dissolve jaggery by adding very little water in medium heat. Filter the jaggery syrup into thick bottom pan and allow it to boil to get sticky consistency. (add a drop of jaggery syrup in a glass of cold water when it forms soft ball then the consistency is perfect)
  4. Add the roasted ground ingredients into the jaggery syrup and mix well. Add cardamom and nutmeg powder. Mix well and cook for few minutes. Switch off the stove.
  5. Spread it over a greased plate and allow it to cool down. Cut into pieces.

Recipe and image by: Mamatha Anil @ Bhakshyabhojana.com

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Rudraksha

Rudraksha

Rudraksha (Botanical name: Elaeocarpus ganitrus) is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. The seeds are known as rudraksha, or rudraksh, Sanskrit: rudrākṣa (“Rudra’s eyes”). Rudraksha may be produced by several species of Elaeocarpus, however E. ganitrus is the principal species used in the making of organic jewellery or mala. The word Rudraksha has its etymological beginnings in the two Sanskrit words “Rudra” and “Aksha” meaning Lord Shiva and teardrops respectively.

According to “Shiva Purana”, Lord Shiva once went into deep meditation for the well being of all living creatures. When he woke up, he opened his eyes and tear drops fell on the Earth. These tear drops took the form of seeds that later on became the Rudraksha tree. Rudraksha therefore means ‘The Tear of Lord Shiva’.

The dry seed-capsules from the Rudraksha tree form the rudraksha beads, which are being used as a rosary and are also worn as a chain.  According to  methological epic “Shiv Purana”, Rudraksha was the favorite tree of Lord Shiva and it grew in Gauda land (present day Gangetic plains to foothills of Himalayas).

Lord Shiva is always portrayed wearing rosaries of Rudraksha beads on his head, arms and hands. With this came the religious and spiritual significance of Rudraksha. It is believed that the seed of Rudraksha contains the secrets of the entire evolution of the cosmos within it. The sages and yogis of the Himalayas, who live according to the Eternal natural law of Sanatana Dharma, have always been wearing Rudraksha for centuries for a fearless life on their path to spiritual Enlightenment and Liberation.

Devotees dedicated to Lord Shiva always wear Rudraksha as rosaries which are used in meditation; it helps to maintain good health, to gain self-empowerment and a fearless life. Rudraksha are noted for their divine protection and are worn on the body singly or as chains (Mala). The english name of the Eliocarpus is Utrasum Bead Tree or Woodenbegar.

The Rudraksha tree inhabits areas starting from Manila, Philippines and passing through Myanmar to entire North East India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. However, in present era, the Rudraksha tree is localized only in Eastern Nepal due to suitable climatic conditions. The Tree of Rudraksha is about 50-200 feet high. It may be 14.60 meters to 29.20 meters tall depending on the area and the climate. The diameter of trunk is upto 1.22 meter.

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Rudraksha Beads: Rudraksha beads are the seeds of the Rudraksha fruit obtained from Rudraksha trees. Rudraksha beads are covered by an outer shell of blue color on fully ripening, so they are also called blueberry beads and the sweet tasting fruit flesh can be used for treatment of various diseases. It is kept in water for a number of days and then Rudraksha is taken out after peeling off the pulp and brushing it clean. As per the Vedic scriptures, Rudraksha beads possess mystical and divine properties and can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great extent. They offer protection to the wearer. No other bead is considered to be as auspicious and powerful as a Rudraksha.

Properties: Rudraksha comes in four basic shades: white, red, brown and black. The different colours relate to the social / religious order of Varna-Ashrama-Dharma.

  • White= for brahmana,
  • Red= for kshatriya,
  • Brown= for vaishya,
  • Black= for shudra

The unique properties and divine powers of Rudraksha have been described in the authentic Shastras like the Rudraksha Jabala Upanishad, Padma Purana, Shiva Purana, Devi Purana and Bhagavat Purana. The benefits of this miraculous bead have been flowing to the users/ wearers from time immemorial. Rudraksha, is the most powerful and awesome bead ever, offering protection to its wearer. This bead can help you achieve all you want – a healthy mind, body and soul, a wealthy life that many dream of and only some achieve, and a happy soul.  Rudraksha comes in many sizes and faces also called “mukhi” meaning “the clefts or furrows or faces on the surface. According to Shastra there are up to 38 mukhi or faces found on Rudraksha, but Rudraksha of 1 to 14 mukhi are the most commonly available ones. And 5 or 6 are the vast majority forms (See picture: Types of Rudraksha).

95% of the Rudraksha found are with 5 mukhi. It is very rough, hard and tough and can be boiled in hot water for hours without problem. This procedure is sometimes used for testing rare and expensive Rudraksha from the Market for its genuineness. To verify the authenticity of the numbers of mukhi, an x-ray photo can be taken as well (http://www.interessantes.at/).  Each mukhi Rudraksha has unique properties and provides various scientific, medical and spiritual benefits.  With the increasing belief in Lord Shiva and properties of Rudraksha the demand for these beads increasing day by day. 

Ayurvedic properties: The bead of Rudraksha has Ayurveda qualities. Each Rudraksha have some preventive and curative medicinal value. The beads of Rudraksha, its bark leaves and outer shell of the beads all are used to cure various ailments like mental disorders, headache, fever skin diseases, and also to heal the wounds.Wearing and worshiping Rudraksha is beneficial to the nervous system, it controls blood pressure, paves towards mental stability, removal of stress and helps one to retain healthy body.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: December 26, 2019
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Benefits of Jamun(Jamboo)

Benefits of Jamun (Jamboo)

Call it Jamun, Jambul, Nerale, Jamboo, Malabar plum or by your favorite name- this fruit tree namely Jamnun or Syzygium Cuminiis is another miracle tree. The highly nutritious fruit with very low calories is a snack fruit and is source of various nutrients and is favorite of many. Jamun is a delicious tropical plum-like fruit rich in vitamins and minerals. All parts of the Jamun tree are medicinal. Fruit, seeds, bark, leaves all have their own unique properties making this plant and fruit as one of the important natural medicinal resources.

Jamun is referred to as the ‘Fruit of Gods’. The fruit is of significant importance in Hindu mythology.

During his 14-year exile from Ayodhya, Lord Rama is believed to have eaten several berries and plums including jambul. Jamun trees require partial rainfall and thrive in dry weather. Jamun that comes from various parts of the world differ in size, this because of soil and weather conditions.

Health benefit of Jamun:

Bark:

  • Bark of Jamun has antihelmintic properties, which help in treating urinary disorders. A glass of Jambul juice with 1/2 teaspoon of bark powder daily is recommended for persons with urinary infections and urinary tract disorders.
  • Bark powder mixed with water is effective in curing tapeworm infection.
  • Both bark and leaves of jamun are used in combination with other ingredients by Ayurveda practitioners for various treatments such as diarrhea and indigestion. Traditional healers in Asia use seed, leaf and bark powder of Jambul tree is several herbal formulations.

Seeds:

  • Seed powder along with turmeric powder is known to cure skin conditions.
  • Jamun seed decoction with aromatic herbs is an excellent home remedy to relieve fatigue and strain.
  • Seed powder is a cure for digestive disorders and is an excellent home remedy for stomach bloating.

Fruits:

  • Pulp is known to be a remedy for chronic cough and asthma.
  • Fruits are good for diabetic patients. Fruit juice concentrate made of pulp available in market. Make sure not to add sugar or sugar is not added to fruit concentrate. The jambul fruit is a specific medicine for diabetics due to its effect on the pancreas. Jambul seeds contain a glycoside, namely jamboline which blocks the conversion of starch into sugar in cases of raised glucose levels. In fact all parts of jamun tree, the seeds, fruits and fruit juice all are helpful for diabetic condition – to bring down sugar level.
  • Regular consumption of jambul for 2 to 4 months helps individuals with problems of bleeding hemorrhoids significantly.
  • Fruit juice with leaf powder is an excellent treatment for ulcerative colitis.
  • Jamun juice is excellent for natural bowel movement.
  • Fruit is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. It contains anthocyanin which is known to fight cancer cells. Individuals that undergo chemotherapy or radiation sessions benefit significantly from jamun juice consumption. Anthocyanins, flavonoids, ellagic acid and gallic acid present in jambul have the capacity to prevent carcinogenesis in organs.
  • Pulp of jambul is used as a treatment for gingivitis (bleeding gums).
  • Regular intake of jambul stimulates healthy liver function.
  • Fruits also reduce excessive salivation.
  • The jambul fruits are helpful in healing wounds.

Leaves:

According to Ayurveda the leaves of the jambul tree can help to overcome the female infertility due to endometrium lining or ovarian functional disorder. An effective remedy is an infusion of the fresh leaves of jambul fruit with butter-milk or honey. The leaves of the jambul stimulate the progesterone hormone secretion and help in absorption of vitamin E.

Culinary uses:

Ripe Jamun fruit can be used in a number of healthy snacks and dessert recipes.

Jamun jam, jamun juice, jamun pie (similar to blueberry pie), pudding, custards, candy, yogurt, Indian sweet -Halwa- all are delicious. Jambul sauce adds a unique flavor to frozen desserts. You can top cakes, pastries, puddings, and custards with a mushy dollop of jambul pulp.

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Top 10 home remedies for dark circles

Several reasons can be attributed for dark circles under eyes.

Stress, exhaustion, nasal allergies, oversleeping or less sleep, exposure to heat and Sun, exposure to dust and pollution, too much constipation, staring at computer screen for long hours, low energy level or might be due other health conditions.

Having dark circles gives a tired and aged look.

There are few home remedies one can try to reduce black circles:

  1. Sweet almond oil: Using finger tips apply little sweet almond oil on dark circle and gently massage while massaging with finger tips. Do this before going to bed and leave it overnight. Wash eyes morning with slightly warm water.
  2. Aloe vera gel: Take out Aloe vera gel and wash it seven to eight times. Apply washed gel under the eyes. Massage on dark circles using finger tips. Leave it for half an hour and clean eye using moist cotton pad.
  3. Coconut oil: Take few drops of coconut oil and apply under the eyes. Massage both clock and anti-clock wise. Leave it for half an hour to one hour and wash eyes using slightly warm water.
  4. Castor oil: Castor oil not only helps to remove dark circle, it also helps to grow eye lashes. Take few drops castor oil and apply under eyes. Leave it overnight and wash eyes in the morning with slightly warm water.
  5. Rose water: Soak cotton balls in rose water and place under eyes. Leave it for few minutes and wash using cold water.
  6. Olive oil and turmeric: Mix little olive oil and turmeric. Make a paste and apply over dark circles. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash using warm water. Similarly, you can use sweet almond oil and turmeric mix too.
  7. Kumkumadi oil : This oil contains saffron as one of the main ingredient. Take 3-5 drops of Kumkumadi oil and gently apply over the dark circle and massage slightly. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash using slightly warm water.
  8. Cucumber slices: Cut cucumber to round, thick slices. Keep slices in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Place it on dark circle and on eyes. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and wash eyes.
  9. Green tea bags: Take green tea bags and dip in hot water for few minutes. Let it seep. Remove tea bags and refrigerate them for few minutes to cool. Place cool tea bags on eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and wash your eyes.
  10. Lemon juice and cream: Collect milk cream and store in refrigerator for 10 minutes. To this cold cream add little lemon juice. Mix both ingredients well and apply on dark circle gently. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and wash using warm water.

When you apply any of the above remedy, make sure remedy mix not get into your eyes.

If you are exposed to too much pollution, after you reach home, wash your face and clean under eyes using a cotton ball.

Then treat dark circles with any one of the above remedy. Drink plenty of water and get good sleep to keep away from dark circles under eyes.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: December 25, 2019
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