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Aloe Vera Gel For Men And Women

Aloe Vera Gel For Men And Women

Irregular periods:

Aloe vera helps in menstrual irregularities. It regulates hormones and works on bringing back period to normalcy.

  • Try this: Take fresh extract of Aloe vera gel, wash seven times and mix with a tsp of honey and consume this daily before breakfast. Do not take this during period time.
  • While cutting Aloe, you will notice yellow liquid. Take this with honey and warm water for few days. This reduces irregular periods.

For men:

  • To increase motility of sperm and the quality and quantity improvement of sperms in semen Aloe vera gel and the yellow liquid is helpful. This should be taken minimum 3 months to get result.
  • Aloe vera gel juice can be consumed on regular basis to improve overall health of men.

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: July 6, 2023
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Aloe Vera Gel For Peptic Ulcer

Aloe Vera Gel For Peptic Ulcer

For peptic ulcer:

Aloe vera gel – wash it 7 times and mix with10 mg of sugar or honey. Consume this one or two tsp everyday. It reduces gastritis.

For nausea and vomiting:

If you feel nausea and vomiting constantly, it could be due to gastritis. Consuming Aloe vera gel with honey as described above (no sugar) helps.

For bad breath:

Wash Aloe vera gel seven times and take ¼ cup of washed gel. Mix gel with ½ of water or apple juice. Consume this once or twice a week. Aloe know to contain anti-inflammatory compound B-Sitosterol that helps to sooth digestive system and acid indigestion which is a common cause of bad breath.

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Aloe Vera Gel For Pimple, Black Pigmentation

Aloe Vera Gel For Pimple, Black Pigmentation

For pimples, black pigmentation

Take Aloe vera gel, Kasturi turmeric, moong daal powder and mix well. Apply this mix on areas where you have pimple and black pigmentation. Apply mix in upward direction on face and massage. Leave it for an hour like face pack.

Aloe has antibacterial property and also helps to reduce rosacea and other skin conditions.

Wrinkle free skin:

Kumari is the Sanskrit name for Aloe vera, which means the one who has young look. It slows down aging process.

Two ways to use Aloe vera gel to get wrinkle free skin:

Wash Aloe vera gel seven times and mix with lemon juice. Beat it and apply on the face. This gives wrinkle free skin. Or you can wash and apply get directly on the face.

Mix one Tbsp of Aloe vera gel with one tsp of almond milk and lemon juice. Beat it and sit aside for few minutes. Apply it on face. Leave it for half an hour and wash using lukewarm water.

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Aloe Vera Gel For Pain Swelling and Wounds

Aloe Vera Gel for pain, swelling and wounds

For pain:

Take one spoon of castor oil and warm it. Put it on Aloe vera skin and place it on the places where you have pain – knee, joint. This reduces pain.

For swelling and wound:

Slice Aloe vera leaves. Collect the gel and wash it seven times. Apply this on the swelling and wound surface. It helps to heal the wound and reduces swelling. You can Slice and wash the leaves with gel and place the gel surface on the wound.

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How To Use Aloe Vera Leaf Gel?

Grandma’s Remedies: How to use Aloe Vera Gel instead of its products?

Commonly known as Aloe, Aloe vera is widely used medicinal herb both in home remedies as well as in cosmetic industries. Aloe is used from centuries for curing common skin conditions as well as to look younger. The plant has cactus like appearance with hidden gel inside which is responsible for its medicinal properties. Aloe also used as laxative in herbal remedies, but its use has been restricted or banned for “possible” side effects! Topical use of Aloe is well known and if you are planning to use the gel, then you must take certain precautions especially washing gel many times and testing on your skin before using to make sure you don’t get any rashes.  More about Aloe vera and its uses are explained here.

Aloe vera is one of the most popular herb in many cosmetic ingredients. It is not available much in the wild. Throughout the world, many cultivate this herb for its benefits.

It is one of the plant that is very easy to grow and requires low maintenance and needs less water. Aloe vera  is known as magic plant and Kumari (in Sanskrit) for its properties.

It has succulent leaves and when cut leaves reveal colorless gel. This gel is what is responsible for Aloe vera’s properties. Gel contains, Vitamin A, B, C and E, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc and Chromium.

Apart from remedy for natural wrinkle free skin some of the other common benefits of Aloe Vera, that one can see in literature are:

  • Anti-microbial property
  • Sun protection for the skin
  • Digestion system corrective action
  • Wound and burn treatment remedies
  • Stronger gums, mouth ulcers and gastritis remedy

We see Aloe vera extract in many cosmetic products. Did you know- instead of using Aloe vera gel with other chemicals, one can use it directly in raw form from the plant itself?

This reduces exposure to chemicals and saves time and money. Before using this gel, do not forget to wash the gel minimum 7 times in water to reduce any reactions or side effect.

Some of the home remedies one can try using Aloe vera gel – are described in next few slides.

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Aloe Vera Gel for pain, swelling and wounds

Aloe Vera Gel For Pain Swelling and Wounds

Aloe Vera Gel For Pimple, Black Pigmentation

Aloe Vera Gel For Pimple, Black Pigmentation

Aloe Vera Gel For Peptic Ulcer

Aloe Vera Gel For Peptic Ulcer

Aloe Vera Gel For Men And Women

Aloe Vera Gel For Men And Women

Aloe Vera Gel For Hair Health

Aloe Vera Gel For Hair Health

Aloe Vera Gel For Better Skin

Aloe Vera Gel For Better Skin

Reference Source: Grandma’s remedies – www.werindia.com

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Drugs from ocean

Status of Extraction of Potential Drugs from the Ocean

Many of the drugs that we use today are derived from natural resources and many are from terrestrial resources. Penicillium, Aspergillus and many Mushrooms, Bacterial species are known to produce active chemical compounds that are widely used to cure or prevent human conditions. Ocean is known to have large number of identified and unidentified forms of species and rich in biodiversity. Scientists are also extracting drugs from marine species. Some of the active chemicals that could be useful for human health benefits extracted from ocean are:

Ecteinascidin: Extracted from tunicates; being tested in humans for treatment of breast and ovarian cancers and other solid tumors

Discodermalide: Extracted from deep-sea sponges belonging to the genus Discodermia; anti-tumor agent

Bryostatin: Extracted from the bryozoan, Bugula neritina; potential treatment for leukemia and melanoma

Pseudopterosins: Extracted from the octocoral (sea whip) Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae; anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents that reduce swelling and skin irritation and accelerate wound healing

w-conotoxin MVIIA: Extracted from the cone snail, Conus magnus; potent pain-killer

In India, recently CSIR data base screened nearly 2654 compounds derived from ocean for such chemicals – Healthy life

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute was the nodal lab for MoES. A total of 2654 compounds were screened for different activities for Anti-Cancer, Anti-Angiogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Bacterial, and GPCR profiling. Specifically for Anticancer activity of compounds submitted through MoES program was evaluated on five different cancer-type cell lines (MDA-MB231, DLD-1, FaDu, HeLa, and A549) as per standard operating protocol (SOP).

1. With this endeavor a potent Anti-cancer molecule named GS/IICT5/6has been identified. The molecule has shown a better tumor inhibitory profile as compared to Sunitinib. Currently, the molecule has cleared the initial safety profile. The molecule will be evaluated further.

2. On similar lines Cancer patients suffer from neuropathic pain after chemotherapy. In this endeavors for relieving the patient suffering using the MoES programme, a novel compound SB/CDRI4/105 that can alleviate chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain has been discovered. Currently, the molecule is also in the advanced stages of lead optimization and IND-enabling studies will be enabled shortly.

3. A very potent molecule SP/NISER29, a new class drug having anti-cancer activity has been identified. The molecule has shown potent anti-tumor activity in the animal model better than taxol. The compound has very good stability and disrupts the cytoskeletal filaments. This does not meet the criteria for further development and the data has been published.

This information was given by the Minister for State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences

References: For further read on CSIR investigation – Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: July 5, 2023
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Palak kofta recipe

Palak kofta recipe

Try another palak recipe that is popular in India – Palak kofta! It is a delicious dish that tastes well with roti and other Indian breads as well as varieties of rice dishes. Recipe calls for several ingredients and involves two step preparation – gravy or curry preparation and palak kofta frying. It is a bit elaborate recipe but worth trying because of the outcome – you will have a tasty dish to serve your loving family- dinner or lunch you decide.  

Palak kofta recipe details:

For curry preparation:

  1. Cumin – 1tsp
  2. Dry Fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) – 2 tsp
  3. Fennel seed- 1 tsp
  4. Turmeric – ½ tsp
  5. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  6. Onion – one finely chopped
  7. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  8. Tomato pulp –  2 cups
  9. Cashew paste – ¼ cup
  10. Salt – as per taste
  11. Chili powder – 1 or 2 tsp
  12. Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
  13. Chopped cilantro- ¼ cup
  14.  Bay leaf – 1 or 2
  15. Oil – 2-3 tsp

For palak kofta frying:

  1. Chopped onion – 3 Tbsp
  2. Garlic – 3 clove
  3. Ginger – 1 inch
  4. Green chili -1 or 2 chopped
  5. Garam masala- ¼ tsp
  6. Corn flour – ¼ cup
  7. Cashew – 6 finely cut
  8. Palak leaves – one bunch – finely chopped
  9. Paneer or cottage cheese – grated one cup
  10. Potato boiled -1/2 cup
  11. Gram flour -1/2 cup
  12. Salt as per taste
  13. Oil – for cooking & frying

Curry preparation:

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan, add cumin, fennel followed by onion and sauté.
  2. Add garlic and ginger paste continue frying and add kasuri methi,  bay leaf
  3. Add turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala and red chili powder and mix well
  4. To the mix, now add cashew paste and continue mixing for a minute and add tomato pulp- let mix cook for 3 to 4 minutes
  5. Add desired amount of salt, chopped cilantro and one cup water – bring it to boil
  6. Turn off the heat and close the lid.

Preparation of kofta:

  1. Place large frying pan on medium heat and add 4 tsp cooking oil. To heated oil add cut garlic, onion, ginger green chilli and chopped palak – saute well
  2. Allow it to cool and blend the mix to a smooth paste
  3. Now to the mix add, one cup grated paneer, boiled potato, chopped cashews, garam masala and salt as per your taste – combine everything well
  4. Add gram flour – mix well to form dough.
  5. Prepare balls from the dough, there should not be any cracks
  6. Roll balls in corn flour
  7. Heat oil for frying and fry the palak dough balls to greenish-golden color, it should turn to crispy
  8. Drain and transfer palak koftas to curry, garnish with chopped cilantro
  9. Serve hot palak kofta with roti, chapati, basmati jeera rice or pulav – your choice.
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Save money by NOT buying these stuffs for kitchen

Save money by NOT buying these stuffs for kitchen

Before cluttering your kitchen with items think twice and think in terms of money savings and do you really need those items.

Here are 8 items that are not essential for kitchen and one can handle kitchen work without these items.

  1. Banana slicer: Yes, banana slicer cuts banana perfectly to uniform slices. And, you pay money to buy this, thinking it is very helpful. Really? What happens if the banana has less or more curve and longer than slicer? Instead, use knife and cut banana’s and throw in your cereal. This saves money and gives little exercise to your fingers!
  2. Garlic press: Another item to clutter your kitchen. Instead use knife or your food processor. To crush garlic use flat side of good knife or mortar/pestle and crush garlic!
  3. K-CUPS: This one has taken out all that fun of coffee making and causing environmental hazard. They are bulky and costs more money! Instead, either prepare your coffee using traditional method which is called “filter coffee” or use coffee machine with regular reusable filters. This way you will save money as well as help mother earth!
  4. Disinfectant wipes: Feels convenient to use and it is pricey too. You cannot reuse wipes, every time you need to use fresh one. Instead use white vinegar with combination of water, lemon, baking soda and clean the surface. It is mild and costs less. Add essential oil drops to the mix to enhance scent.
  5. Juice extractors: They may look trendy but you are giving up both money and good material here. Instead use regular blender and save money. Instead of tossing pulp which has fiber and gives good health benefit, consume pulp too. Do you know all fruits are not hard and easy to blend?
  6. Bread Maker: Why you need a bread maker when you have oven. It is not only pricey but also, bulky and takes space in kitchen.
  7. Sandwich maker/grill: Why sped on sandwich maker when you have traditional pan/tava for this purpose? It may take couple of extra minutes to get ready with toast. But it is tasty and less messy.
  8. Popcorn maker: Instead use ‘popcorn’ option in microwave if you already have one! If you feel it is not safe, then heat oil in saucepan on medium heat and add popping corn. Stir the corn with oil and cover. Shake saucepan without taking lid off. Add little salt, spice and have. This is fun and saves money too!

You might feel that these items are essential. Question is how often you use it?

After one or two uses if you feel you don’t have much of use of these items then it will go waste. Think twice before you buy stuffs for house.

Grandma’s tips: www.healthylife.werindia.com

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: June 29, 2023
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