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TIPS
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Grandma's
Useful Tips
To remove bad breath chew Eliachi (green cardamom) / Saunf
(aniseed)
/ Laung (cloves).
Chewing
a piece of Laung (clove) after a meal helps in reducing acidity.
Soak
seven almonds in water overnight, remove the skin and boil it with
a glass of milk and sugar and drink it. Repeat this for 20 - 25 days.
It helps enhance memory.
One
or two drops of eucalyptus oil on a handkerchief works as a good inhaler
if one has a running nose.
A few drops of eucalyptus oil, when added to hot water, provides relief
during cold, when inhaled.
A
mixture of ginger juice and honey (warm), if taken before going to
bed brings great relief to severe cough.
A
mixture of cardamom seeds, a pinch of black salt and a few drops of
lemon, taken with luke warm water, provides relief during a stomach
ache.
A
flake of garlic, swallowed with water, on an empty stomach everyday
in the morning can be helpful in providing relief during stomach
and gastric problems.
Biting
a clove provides relief in toothache.
Miscellaneous
To remove an ink-stain, apply toothpaste on both sides of the ink-stain.
Wash after it dries.
For
a candle to last longer, place it in a bowl of water.
A mixture of milk and spirit can be helpful in removing ball pen marks
from foam leather.
When storing woollen clothes, place dried neem (margo) leaves
in them to avoid worms and insects.
To get rid of dandruff, apply a mixture of lemon and coconut oil on
your scalp. Let it stay for at least 2 hours (twice a week).
Do not throw away orange peels. Dry and powder it. Add
milk or rose water to make a fine paste. Apply on your face
for fresh and glowing skin.
Do
not throw away an old tooth brush, as it can be used for cleaning
jewellery, bottles and metals.
Clean
all your silverware with toothpaste. They will sparkle like they were
bought yesterday.
To remove grease stains from clothes, sprinkle some talcum powder
over the grease as soon as possible. Keep aside for a while and wash
with soap and water as usual.
Used tea leaves are good manure for plants.
Oil stains may be removed by rubbing with a piece of lemon dipped
in salt. Later wash off with soap.
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