Wine Therapy for Facial Wrinkles

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Besides chocolate facial, fruit facial and oxygen facial, the wine facial puts a stop to ageing signs and gives extra glow to the facial skin.

The wine special, wine rap, wine bath and wine scrub are the different methods of wine therapy. Here either red/white or rose wine or both are used. In addition to these the extract of flowers and scented oils is also used. Generally the wine therapy is used for anti ageing which reduces the swelling and wrinkles on skin. It softens the skin and helps to remove the dead skin cells.

The antioxidants in the wine remove the toxins from the skin in wine facial. It stretches the facial skin. The wine therapy is chosen according to the skin types.

The red wine contains the anti ageing constituents and helps to stretch the sin. It cleans the skin pores and removes the pimples and the wrinkles.  

The Benefits of Wine Facial

It imparts facial glow.

It removes stress.

It removes wrinkles,

It provides the oxygen to the skin cells.

Face mask for Dry Skin

Mix a large tablespoon each of red wine and honey, half tablespoon of Aloe vera gel and add 2-3 drops of lavender oil in it. Apply the contents on face and rinse after half an hour with Luke warm water.

Face Mask for Oily Skin

Take 3 large spoons of red wine and add 2-3 drops of tes tree oil in it. Apply it on the face and wash off after 20 minutes.

Wine Aloe vera Mask

Mix wine and Aloe vera gel and apply on face and wahs agter 10 minutes. This mask relieves the facial skin.

The Nails speak a lot about Health

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The changing colors of nails speak a lot about the health of the person. The effects of infections, skin problems, injuries, swelling and deficiencies of nutrients in the body could be seen on the nails.

In ancient times when the medical tests were not available, the physicians could tell about the health of the person by just examining the colors of the nails. At present the Ayurvedic and Homeopathic physicians see the colors of the nails while examining the health of the person.

The colors of the nails change when certain diseases start developing in the body.

The nails are made from a nutrient element called keratin which is the constituent of the hair too. In case of diseases or deficiencies of nutrients in the body, the layer of keratin gets affected and the color of the nails starts changing. If the color of the nails begins to change without the application of the nail polish, then it is a symptom of some disease taking hold within the body.

The brittle nails or the cracks in the nails show the deficiency of vitamin C, folic acid and proteins. Sometimes the color of the nails, thee presence of strips on them, very thick or very thin nails etc. show the presence of one or more than one disease.

1. Very thick, rough and broken nails

The thick and slightly elevated nails from the nail bed are the signs of cirrhosis or fungal infection. The nails become colorless and dry when the immune system becomes weak and hair loss occurs. The nails become black during the skin problem liken planus, in which the pus begins to form in different places in the body.  The nails become crooked in heart problems. The white strips on nails are the signs or kidney problems.

2. The infection in Nails

The fungal infection could also be the reason for the changing colors of the nails. The nails appear white or pale in the beginning, but with increasing infection they they become thinner and rougher. The nails become infected if the skin infections are scratched with them. The infected nails become brittle and deformed. The itching and swelling occurs near the nails. It is better to consult the physician then. The nails infection gets treated in 6 months or so while the nails of the feet take 9 to 12 months.

3. Look through the pores of the nails

The pores of the nails are made of small cells and their surrounding areas also speak about the health conditions. The nails get stuck inside due the deficiency of iron and vitamin B 12. The elevated strips appear on the nails during anemia. The blisters and cracks appear on the nails in vitamin C deficiency and the skin starts coming off near the pores. Wash and clean the nails and always wear clean socks.

4. Take care of nails

Take care of the nutrients for overall health. The cuts and cracks disappear from the nails when right diet is taken. The intake of vitamin B makes the nails beautiful and healthy.

5. What the color of the nails tells

Yellow nails – Light yellow, weak and faded color of the nails are the signs of anemia, heart problem, lever disorders and malnutrition.

The whole nail becomes yellow in fungal infection. Sometimes this situation also appears in thyroid, diabetes and cirrhosis.

The nails are either yellow or grow slowly in lungs related diseases.

White nails- Sometimes white spots appear on the nails or they become wholly white. This situation appears in heart, intestines or lever diseases.

Elevated nails- the elevated outer skin around the nails show the disorders of the heart and lungs together with the swollen intestines.

Blue nails- The interrupted supply of oxygen in the body turns the nails blue. It is a sign of lung infection, pneumonia and heart problem.

How to Take Care of Lips and Blisters

The lips not only impart attraction to the smile but they are also a part of overall personality. The lips get blistered and appear lifeless, if they are not given proper care and attention. It may become painful too.

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The skin of lips is quite different from the skin of other parts of the body. There is no natural way to keep them soft and they become dry and hard. The lips get affected more by dry winds and the chances of them to become dry and blistered increase.

The lips get badly and equally affected by the summer and the winter seasons.

Licking the lips repeatedly also cause blisters in them.

Sometimes the situations become so grave that the blood starts oozing out of them which causes pain and discomfort.

There are several home remedies to take care of the lips in all seasons.

1. Apply honey on the lips and let it dry there for some time. Thereafter apply the thin layer of Vaseline and let it remain for 10-15 minutes. Take a cue tip and soak it in Luke warm water and then slowly remove the layers of honey and Vaseline from the lips.

2. Don’t let the deficiency of vitamin B, iron and fatty acids appear in the body as it causes the upper peels of lips to come off which causes blisters.

3. The deficiency of water in the body make the lips dry. So it is advisable to take enough water even in winters so that the extra dryness in lips may not occur.

4. The vitamin A is very necessary for the skin especially the lips. Therefore take enough vitamin A and include radish, tomatoes, carrots, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and sprouted pulses.

5. The gentle massage of mustard oil on naval removes the lip blisters, gives relief in eye inflammation and dry eyes.

6. Apply coconut oil on dry and blistered lips in the morning and evenings to get rid of these problems.

Home Remedies for Lips and Mouth Ulcers

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1. In case of mouth ulcers apply the powder of Katha and mulathi or Liquorice root with honey on affected areas.

2. The leaves of guava are best in mouth ulcers. Chew the soft leaves of guava with katha for relief in mouth ulcers.

3. Grind the small piece of hurd or myrobalan and apply the powder of mouth ulcers twice and thrice a day. This remedy cures even those mouth ulcers which could not be cured by any other remedy.

4. Suck a little hurd or myrobalan after dinner as it will cure those mouth ulcers which occur due to the disorders of stomach and problems of intestines. This remedy also strengthens the digestion and kills the worms in stomach.

5. Chew 2-3 leaves of basil early in the morning and thereafter take 2-3 sips of water. It will help in mouth ulcers and remove the bad odour of the mouth. Repeat the remedy for a week. 

Beauty Tips with Sesame Seeds

 

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The application of the paste of sesame seeds and butter gives fair complexion and removes the acnes and pimples.

The oil of sesame seeds cures dandruff. Apply the oil on hair and wrap the warm water wetted towel on head. Repeat this application after five minutes and wash the hair with cold water.

The sesame seeds oil makes the hair black and dense.

Mix black salt and wax in warm sesame seeds oil and rub on heel blisters to cure them.

The sesame seeds oil protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, pigmentation and wrinkles.

Give sesame seeds oil massage to new born babies for their growth and sleep.

Herbs and Shea Butter as Natural Conditioners

Natural herbs are the best hair conditioners. The synthetic or chemical products cause hair loss and may turn the black hair white. Here are the few best natural hair conditioners.

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1. Fenugreek Seeds
Methi or fenugreek seeds are used for flavor and health benefits in foods. These seeds remove dandruff and promote the overall hair health and growth. Soak the dry seeds in water for at least 6 hours and apply the paste on the roots of the hair and rinse after drying.

2. Coconut Milk
The coconut milk prepared from fresh or grated coconuts prevents hair fall and strengthens, moisturizes and disentangle the long hair. It is not necessary to soap wash the hair afterward as it does not make the hair oily. Just water rinsing is enough.

3. Oil Massage

Give a weekly hot oil treatment to hair by massaging the hair with slightly hot natural oil for few minutes and wash with soap or shampoo after half an hour. It reduces hair fall and promotes hair growth by increasing the blood circulation. The herbal oils extracted from coconut, olive, sesame, almond etc. could be used after infusing them with herbs.

4. Aloe vera 
Extract the Aloe Vera gel with a knife, apply it on the hair and wash after half an hour. It will condition the hair and make them smooth and silky. This gel is used in skin burns too.

5. Shikakai

The dry and powdered seeds or leaves or bark of acacia concinna or shikakai are the best natural hair cleansers and conditioners. The paste of these is used as a shampoo. Washing the hair with leaf infusion is the best for dandruff while the extract is used in shampoos.

6. Shea Butter as Natural Conditioner
Shea Butter is the fat extracted from the nuts produced of African Shea tree is applied on hair as a natural hair moisturizer and conditioner. 
The Shea butter is also good for skin.
It is advisable to use the Shea butter on wet hair. It gives best results in hair treatment if coconut oil is applied just before its application. 
Check for any allergic reactions, as some people are susceptible to it.

Natural Home Remedies for Baldness

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1. Mix equal amount of sesame flowers and murex or caltrop or singhara and prepare the paste by grinding it in butter oil and honey. Apply the paste to remove baldness.

2. Taking 2-3 grams of the powder of the roots of the vine Indian Sarsaparilla or Hemidesmus indicus or Anantamul thrice a day with water cures baldness. 

3. Massage the hair with sesame oil. After an hour wrap the hair in a towel soaked in hot water and replace the towel on cooling. Repeat the hot towel treatment for 5- 10 minutes and then wash the hair with cold water. It removes the dandruff and increases the blood circulation in hair roots. 

4. Snake Cucumber has rich amounts of silicon and sulfur which help in the growth of hair. Washing the hair with the juice of snake cucumber and taking the juice of it with carrot and spinach juice help in the growth of hair. It also helps in the growth of healthy nails and nail loss.

How to Control Weight and Wrinkles by Kissing

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Kissing each other thrice a day for 15-20 seconds each time helps in weight loss and longevity. Kissing each other for longer duration may increase the blood pressure.

But deep or long kiss is good in obesity and makes the body thinner as it burns a lot of calories in the body. The amount of burnt calories depends on the length and passion of entwined lips. Generally the body burns up to 5 calories per minute of kissing.

On the other hand deep kissing promotes longevity. It is due to the reason that deep breathing burns the fats and accelerates the circulation of blood. The lip lock during during kissing increases the frequency of breathing and helps in consumption of energy. Kissing stimulates the nerves and increases the immune system. It boosts the mood which helps in the release of healthy hormones in the body.

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Kissing reduces the anxiety and stress as it stops the noise in the mind and brings peace and tranquility. It increases the levels of oxytocin in the body which is an extremely calming hormone that soothes and produces the feeling of peace and calm. 

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During a passionate kiss the face and tongue muscles become active and tense. About 15 to  17 muscles on tongue and 30 muscles on face become active thereby promoting blood circulation and reducing facial wrinkles respectively.

The facial muscles in this way perform exercise and brighten the skin especially on face by increased circulation of blood and oxygen to the muscles.

Frequent kissing is also good for the health of teeth and gums as the large amounts of saliva containing calcium and phosphorus gets secreted in the mouth and nourishes the teeth. The acidic character or the pH value of saliva is neutral and is beneficial for gingivitis tooth decay and the overall dental health,.

It is advisable to make the kissing partner comfortable and make sure that the breath is clean.

It is better to go for deep breathing, if there is no one to kiss.

Don’t Kiss the Infant

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The arrival of a child changes the entire atmosphere of the house. Every member of the family wants to spend time with the child. Most of the people show their love and affection by kissing the child. They hardly know that this act could be very dangerous to the health of the child. The child with a weak and underdeveloped immune system may get afflicted with several infections and diseases. The Kissing by the parents and the elders increase the risk of the child to become ill.

The following problems occur when the child is kissed.

1. The act of kissing transfers the saliva from one person to another. In this way several diseases also get shifted. This situation could be dangerous to the child. 

2. Epstein Barr Virus commonly called EBV is a virus of herpes family. This virus spreads by kissing and it remains in the body throughout the life. Most of the people get infected by it in the childhood without knowing about it. It cause of infectious mononucleosis which is also called mono and glandular fever popularly known as the “Kissing Disease”. Most of the people carrying the virus don't get sick.

3. Sometimes the child suffers from the fever and becomes ill after kissing. It simply means that the kissing person has transferred some infection to the child. On certain occasions the situation becomes so grave that spasms may appear in the child. Severe throat infection may also appear along with inflammation. 

4. There are specific harmless bacteria in the mouth of every person. These bacteria may be friendly to one person but inimical to the other. These bacteria too get transferred by kissing. 

Home Remedies for Long and Dense Hair

It is better to void the use of synthetic shampoos and use the herbal one instead as the former contain harmful chemicals and preservatives. The home remedies of Indian herbs have been tried and tested since ages and ages. 

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1. Amerbel
Boil about 200 gram of dodder (ruscuta reflexa or Amarbel or mistletoe,  a leathery-leaved parasitic plant which grows on apple, oak, and other broadleaf trees and bears white glutinous berries in winter) in 2 liters of water till the water is reduced to one liter. Wash the hair with this water in the morning. It is the best remedy for the growth of hair. 

2. Ginger, Garlic
Apply the juice of garlic on hair for the growth of new hair. The hair regrows after the regular massage of the ginger juice on scalp for a month or so.

3. Mango Kernel
Grind about 10-15 gram of mango kernel in the juice of Indian gooseberry or amala. It will make the hair curly and long.

4. Radish
Regularly eat a radish with black pepper and rock salt after lunch for 3-4 months. The intake of the mixture of carrot, spinach and cucumber juice also increase the growth of hair and stops the loss or falling off of nails. 

5. Henna and Amla
Soak equal amount of dry powder of henna and Indian gooseberry overnight and wash the hair with this water in the morning. Repeat the remedy for few days for soft and long hair.

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6. Kalonji
Boil about 50-60 grams of nigella stevia or kalonji in a liter of water and wash the hair with the extract. Repeat the remedy for a month to get long and strong hair. 

7. Cucumber
The silicon and sulfur contained in cucumber help in the growth of hair. So wash the hair with the juice of cucumber. Eat cucumber and snake cucumber too.

8. Wild Berries
Prepare the paste of the leaves of wild berries and neem (or margosa) and apply on the hair. Rinse the hair for half an hour. Repeat this remedy on every alternate day for a month or so to stop the hair loss and to get the long and shining hair.

9. Hibiscus
Apply the juice of hibiscus flower to increases the growth of hair. Make a paste of the leaves of hibiscus and massage it on the hair two hours before bathing. It is the best remedy to increase the growth of hair. 

Alternatively, prepare a paste of equal amount of hibiscus flower and its leaves and apply on hair before going to bed at night and wash in the morning. This remedy is very effective for the growth of hair.

10. Chinese Rose

Washing the hair with the juice of the petals of Gurhal or Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis or shoe flower or Chinese rose increases the growth of hair.
Prepare the paste of the flower and massage the roots of the hair and take shower after 2 hours. The regular application of this juice nourishes the hair and reverses the speed of hair loss.

Add olive oil to the fresh juice of hibiscus flowers and cook till the water evaporates. Store the extract in a vial and regularly apply this oil on hair after taking the shower. It increases the length of hair and makes them healthy and strong. 

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Heat the mixture of olive oil and the fresh juice of hibiscus flowers till the water evaporates. Keep the residue in a glass bottle and massage it on the hair after bathing. It will make the hair shiny and long.

11. Triphla
The intake of 5-7 grams of the powder of triphla with 1 gram of incinerated iron or Loh Bhasm (Iron ash) in the morning and in the evening stops the hair loss. Triphla means means "three fruits," namely amla (Indian gooseberry), bahera (Terminalia bellirica), and hurd (Terminalia chebula). 

12. Apple
Grind equal amount of the seeds of custard apple and berries and apply the paste on the roots of the hair. This remedy helps in hair growth.

13. Sand Ginger
Prepare the powder of about 100 gram of Kapur kachri (or sand ginger or aromatic ginger or resurrection lily, Botanical Name- Hedychium Spicatum), 100 gram nagarmotha (or nut grass or purple nutsedge or cypriol Botanical name Cyperus rotundus), 50 gram each of camphor and kernel of soap nut,  250 gram shikakai or acacia concinna and 250 gram Indian gooseberries. Prepare the paste of 50 gram of these powdered contents with water and apply on hair. Let the contents dry. Wash the hair with warm water. It increases the growth of soft hair and also gives relief from lice and nit.

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14. Reetha

Apply the paste of reetha or soap nut, shikakai or acacia concinna on hair and wash after drying to get soft, silky, shiny, dandruff free dense hair. 

15. Bhringraj
Cut the hair short at the places where they are sparse and massage the juice of the leaves of bhringraj or bhangra or Eclipta Alba where there is no hair. Repeat the remedy for few days and the black hair will appear on bald areas. This remedy also helps in split hair.

16. Anantmula
The regular intake of a pinch or 3-4 gram of the powder of Hemidesmus indicus (or Indian sarsaparilla or popularly known as amarbel or anantmula or endless root) with water 2-3 times a day removes baldness. 

17. Sesame Flower
Prepare the paste of equal amounts of the flower of sesame and caltrop or cow’s foot or gokshura with equal amounts of honey and buttermilk and apply it on bald patches of the head. Repeat the remedy for a few days and the hair will start growing.

18. Indian Gooseberries

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Washing the hair with the mixture of Indian gooseberries, soap nut and acacia concina or shikakai removes dandruff (a chief cause of hair loss) and makes the hair long dense and shiny.
Keep the powdered Indian gooseberry and Heena soaked in water overnight. Wash the hair with this water in the morning to stop hair loss and to get soft and long hair. Repeat the remedy for a month or so.   

Add lemon juice in the powder of Indian gooseberry and wash the hair with the contents in case of hair loss, white hair, dandruff and the problem of nit and louse.

19. Sitaphal
Grind equal amounts of the seeds and leaves both of annona squamosa or sitaphal or Sharifa and wild berries. Apply the paste on the roots of hair for the growth of long hair.  

20. Castor Oil
 The castor oil or Arandi oil could be used for long hair as it is a natural treatment. Massage the castor oil on the roots of hair for a few minutes and then wash off with water. 

Caution

1. It is advisable to conduct an allergic test on a small patch of skin before using any of the products.

2. Take care of the requirements of the hormones and nutrient in the body as the hair loss is generally a sign of an internal problem caused by disorders and imbalances.

Home Remedies for Acne and Pimples

1. Margosa or neem increases the immune system of the body and has magical effect on pimples. Make a face pack of paste of 4-5 leaves of margosa and yellow clay or multani mitti. Wash with warm water on drying.

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2. Add few drops of honey in curd and apply the paste on face for complete removal of pimples in few days.

3. Prepare the paste by rubbing the seed of Jamun or syzygium cumini on stone. Apply it on face as a mask to remove the pimples and blemishes.

4. Rub the bark of margosa or neem on stone and apply the paste on pimples.

5. Prepare the paste of equal number of mint and basil leaves and add few drops of lemon and apply it on pimples regularly.

6. Prepare the paste of a tablespoon each of tomato juice, yellow clay or multani mitti and ground red lentil in water or milk. Add a little rosewater to it and apply it on pimples. Wash after drying and see the results in few days.

7. The regular application of olive oil on face at night before going to bed removes the pimples.

8. Apply the mixture of lemon juice and rose water on face and wash after half an hour.

9. Peel the boiled potatoes and rub the peels on face to remove the pimples and blemishes. 

10. Apply the paste of sandalwood powder on pimples and wash after drying. The regular application of the paste removes the pimples and the marks on the face.

11. The steam of the leaves of neem or margosa is best for pimples.

12. Apply the paste of gram flour and buttermilk or jaifal or nutmeg and milk on pimples, to inhibit their recurrence and improves the texture of the facial skin. 

13. Take a small amount of Aragon oil and rub it on the hands and body after a shower to make the skin supple and smooth.

14. Eating guava regularly for 4 weeks cleans the digestive system and gives relief in pimples. 

15. Mix a few drops of lemon juice in milk cream and gently apply the contents on pimples for a month or so to get relief from pimples. It also imparts extra glow to the face.

Camphor is very effective for Pimples

Camphor is best for all types of skin diseases. The occurrence of pimples acnes and their marks is a very common problem. The application of the oil of camphor on face removes the pimples. The regular application removes the marks of pimples from the face. 

How to Stop the Hair Loss and Increase Hair Growth with Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil has a pleasant smell and has many health and cosmetic benefits. It is especially used in hair loss and hair growth. It removes dandruff and gives thick and long hair. Eucalyptus oil is used in several hair packs.

Start using the eucalyptus oil in case of hair loss or thin hair. The following remedies could be used for the growth of hair.

1. Hair Massage of Eucalyptus Oil 

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Massage of warm eucalyptus oil at night before going to bed and wash the hair in the morning with herbal shampoo. It will increase the growth of the soft and silky hair and keep the scalp clear and clean.

2. Eucalyptus Oil and Lemon 
Add few drops of lemon to the warm eucalyptus oil and gently massage the hair for 10-15 minutes for an increased blood circulation. It also increases hair growth and cleans the scalp.

3. Eucalyptus Oil and Almond oil
In case of profuse hair loss, the warm mixture of almond oil and eucalyptus oil should be massaged. It strengthens the hair and makes them soft.

4. Eucalyptus oil and Hyena oil 
Massage the warm mixture of Eucalyptus oil, castor oil, and hyena oil.  Then wrap the head with a hot towel for half an hour and wash with herbal shampoo.

5. Eucalyptus Oil and Hibiscus Flower 
The hibiscus flowers are the best for the growth of the hair. Boil few hibiscus flowers in water and prepare a paste of the contents in a blender. Keep aside the water extract. Add few drops of eucalyptus oil and apply the paste on hair. Wash with herbal shampoo and the water extract of hibiscus flowers after half an hour.

6. Indian gooseberry or Amla
The taste of Indian gooseberry is slightly bitter. The fruit is hard with a very hard seed inside. It is a common ingredient in most of the herbal oils and conventional shampoos and is especially good for the health and texture of hair. The application of the paste of Indian gooseberry reduces hair falling and removes dandruff. It can also help in preventing premature graying of hair.  In case of non-availability of fresh fruits, the dried powdered is available in the market.

7. Henna
Henna, an excellent natural herb can prevent hair graying, and is used as a natural dye for grey and dark hair. Wash and grind the fresh henna leaves with little yogurt and coffee powder. Apply the paste on hair and let it dry for some time. Thereafter rinse off to turn grey hair into a natural reddish-brown tint with soft and smooth texture. This remedy also strengthens the hair roots and help in reducing the hair loss.

Buttermilk or Lassie- The Indian Cold Drink for Wrinkles and Pimples

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Lassie is a water base Indian cold drink made from yogurt or buttermilk. It is generally flavored with sugar, salt, mint, ground and roasted cumin, or mild spices. It is very useful for health and is also called whey. It is prepared by churning the curd and removing the butter from it. This popular and traditional drink is served chilled in summers. Sometimes it is taken with a thin layer of clotted cream on milk. The sweet Lassie, contains sugar or fruits.

It gives the following benefits.

1. It soothes in summer and tones the skin.

2. The intake of a pinch of turmeric with it is best in gastroenteritis.

3. The face mask of the paste of Lassie and flour removes the wrinkles and pimples.

4. The application of fresh Lassie and butter remove the blisters from the heels.

5. It re hydrates in dehydration and alleviates the stress.

6. It fights against body fats and reduces the weight.

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