Fenugreek seeds
Soak one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water overnight, next morning drink the water and chew the seeds. This is useful in diabetes and debility due to diabetes, våta diseases and cardiac diseases.
Store the powder prepared from an equal quantity of fenugreek, turmeric and dry ginger in a bottle. Use one teaspoon of this powder along with warm water or milk in arthritis, inflammation and våta disorders. This preparation is very useful for chronic arthritis, if taken regularly for a long time.
Regular intake of sprouted fenugreek seeds is also beneficial in arthritis and diabetes. “ Decoction prepared from roasted and ground fenugreek mixed with a small quantity of ginger during autumn is useful in common cold and cough.
Mustard
Tying finely ground mustard paste over any inflammation, reduces the inflammation. “ For headache apply ground mustard over the forehead.
Application of ground mustard mixed with vinegar is useful in many dermatological diseases such as ringworm, pruritus, itching and so on.
Thymol or carom seeds (Ajavåyana)
In addiction to alcohol, boil 1/2 kg of ajavåyana seeds in 4 liters of water until reduced to 2 liters. Strain it and store. Use one cup of this drink before meals regularly. It also protects the liver and reduces the desire for alcohol.
For common cold and other stomach diseases, take 2-3 gm of lightly roasted ajavåyana twice daily along with hot water or milk.
To prevent post partum (after delivery) diseases, boil 10 gm of ajavåyana in 1 liter of water until reduced to one-fourth. Strain and drink it twice daily.
Taking 2-3 gm ajavåyana powder with buttermilk expel intestinal worms.
Application of 10 gm of fine ajavåyana powder mixed with half lemon juice, 5 gm of alum powder and buttermilk over the scalp helps to get rid of lice.