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 (warmed), 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.
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 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 a 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
& 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.