Let’s first talk about the herbs that can cure small burns and itches caused while burning crackers or lighting oil lamps:
1. Aloe Vera gel:
The succulent oozes a clear gel that is an ideal home remedy for curing wounds. All you need to do is, keep a potted aloe plant in your kitchen. To apply fresh Aloe gel, dissect a lower leaf near the central stalk, get rid of any spines near the edge, half the leaf vertically, slowly tear the gel-filled interior with a knife, and apply the liquid onto the burn. It will soak into the skin and soothe it instantly. The gel works wonders on skin irritation or inflammation.
2. Calendula tincture:
It comes from the ornamental plant - Pot marigold. Calendula flowers are known to treat minor burns, bruises, skin infections, cuts, and rashes effectively. The curative properties of this herb promote the growth of new skin cells and stimulate tissue repair. When used with Comfrey, both these herbs can heal skin speedily. Clean the burns and then apply calendula and comfrey on it. If you notice even traces of infection, then use antibacterial ointment or consult a doctor. Read about plants that cure diwali burns.
3. Lavender Essential Oil:
Lavender has incredible antibiotic, painkilling, and natural healing properties. Its oil extract is known worldwide to cure burns and relieve pain. You can either pour lavender oil onto a gauze and apply it, or expose the injury to cold water and then spray it with therapeutic grade lavender oil. Buy lavender herb seeds online.
As mentioned earlier, Diwali is the festival of home-cooked snacks and sweets. People of every age love drooling over fried, baked and freshly made mouth-watering dishes. Over indulgence results in indigestion and upset stomach. This festival, do not let your stomach go bananas over everything you eat. Read about celebrating Diwali with nature.
Take resort to these herbs and cherish the festival to its fullest:
1. Peppermint:
Peppermint will not only soothe intestinal muscle spasms but relieve nausea too. You can simply savor peppermint tea or consume 1-2 capsules with not more than 0.2 milliliters of oil thrice a day, before meals. Buy Mint herb seeds online.
2. Ginger:
Ginger is highly efficient when it comes to settling stomach upset and improving digestion. For instant relief, you can brew a cup of ginger tea, eat candied ginger between meals or take ginger capsules.
3. Chamomile:
Chamomile offers treatment for indigestion too. It calms the stomach and soothes cramps in the intestinal tract. Consume half-teaspoon chamomile tincture up to three times daily, or have chamomile tea.
4. Fennel or caraway:
The simplest yet most efficient cure for indigestion is chewing a spoonful of fennel or caraway seeds. These seeds are full of oils that soothe gut irritation, relieve nausea, and control flatulence. Fennel can prevent indigestion if consumed after a spicy meal. Buy fennel seeds online in India.
Does your garden have these herbs? If not, then don’t fret. Diwali is on 19th October, and you have a whole month to grow them! Log onto to Ugaoo.com and purchase everything from herb seeds, pots, tools to watering cans.
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