Tenderizer: Make a paste of 1/4 tsp meat tenderizer and 1 to 2 teaspoonssp water. Rub the paste into the sting area as soon as possible after the sting. Repeat in an hour iIf it still stings, repeat in an hour. The tenderizer contains papain, an enzyme derived from the papaya fruit that can break down venoms, making them harmless. ( Don’t try this with a scorpion sting, which requires immediate medical attention ).
Vinegar: A drop of vinegar rubbed into the centre of the bite can bring quick, long lasting relief. And more, you don’t feel like scratching.Simultaneously, it increases the blood flow to the area which helps to quickly carry off the spot of venom the insect has deposited under the surface as well as the chemicals your body has produced in reaction to the venom.
Baking soda : A paste of sodium bicarbonate and water applied on a mosquito bite will work like an antihistamine, relieving the itch without the risk of the drug’s side effects.
Hot pepper Red pepper: It won’t draw out the venom, but will take your mind off the itch by counter irritation and increased blood flow. The result ? Less itch.
Onion: Onions contain enzymes that help break down prostaglandins -– chemicals that your body releases in response to pain. They also contain quercetin, an anti-allergic chemical good for relieving inflammation.
Spice: Sprinkle fresh ground cinnamon on your porridge, cereal, toast or whatever you have for breakfast. It triples the ability of insulin to metabolize glucose.
Mint: Mint tea is a great pick-me-up (see recipe Bad Breath).The peppermint oil boosts beta wave activity in the formal lobe of the brain, increasing alertness and the ability to focus, according to studies.
Press antiseptic turmeric powder straight into the wound to stop bleeding and promote healing.
Fluid : To prevent dehydration, make a mixture of 1 liter boiled and cooled water with 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, and drink as much as you can, especially after a watery stool.
Cinnamon: Mix 1 tablespoon powdered cinnamon bark with one cup of hot water. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Cinnamon is a natural astringent, dries up your bowel.
Banana: Strangely enough, banana is good therapy for constipation, as well as the runs. Boil a raw banana, mash, add a pinch of sea salt and butter
Spice : Blend 1 teaspoon cumin-seeds, 1/4 tsp methi seeds, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp dil (suwa) seeds, 1/2 tsp ajwain (fennel) seeds. Roast on a low flame. Add a pinch of heeng and sea salt, and stir for a minute. Make a course powder when cool and store in an air tight jar. Mix 1/2½ teaspoons of powder with 1 teaspoons of curd. Eat twice a day for quick relief. This mixture is also good for chronic flatulence and dyspepsia. The fenugreek (methi) alone stimulates the digestive process as well as the metabolism in general. The other spices have properties that have still not been scientifically evaluated.
Yoghurt: The friendly bacteria in natural uncooked yoghurt (dahi) helps vanquish the baddies, and keep your gastrointestinal tract working properly. Eat a cup daily, not just when you have diarrhoea.
Stay Calm ‘n’ Cool: Stress can trigger gas. Mint can calm your nerves, when as its active ingredient flows through the gastrointestinal tract. Have a cup of mint tea in the morning and one at night.Sip slowlyu and inhale the aroma as you relax.
Acid : A pinch of ajwain with another pinch of rock salt and a dash of lime makes a good meal go down better. So does dried amla orn aniseed (saunf). Pineapple contains bromelain, an excellent digestive enzyme.
Methi and Turmeric: Stop acid buildup, and stimulate the flow of digestive juices. So add some more to your meals.
The old Mix : 1 tbspablespoon ginger in a cup of hot water. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain. Drink after meals.
