Grandma’s Wisdom Library

What you need:

• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)
• Pinch of Black Pepper

How to make:

1. Warm milk, stir in turmeric and pepper.
2. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and drink warm.

What you need:

• 1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
• 1 cup Water

How to make:

1. Boil ajwain in water until it reduces to half.
2. Strain and drink warm.

What you need:

• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 inch Ginger (Adrak), grated
• 5-6 Tulsi leaves

How to make:

1. Boil water with ginger and tulsi for 5 minutes.
2. Strain and serve hot.

What you need:

• 1 small piece of Giloy stem
• 1 cup Water

How to make:

1. Crush the giloy stem and boil it in water.
2. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, strain, and drink.

What you need:

• 1/2 tsp Licorice (Mulethi) powder
• 1 tsp Honey

How to make:

1. Mix mulethi powder with honey to form a paste.
2. Take this paste slowly to soothe your throat.

What you need:

• 1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder (Saunth)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)
• 1 cup warm Milk

How to make:

1. Mix both powders in warm milk and drink before sleeping.

What you need:

• 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)
• 1 glass Water

How to make:

1. Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight.
2. Strain and drink the water on an empty stomach.

What you need:

• 2-3 Indian Gooseberries (Amla)
• 1/2 cup Water

How to make:

1. Chop the amla and blend with water.
2. Strain the juice and drink immediately.

What you need:

• 1 glass of Water
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

How to make:

1. Boil cumin seeds in water for 5-10 minutes.
2. Let it cool slightly, then strain and drink warm.

What you need:

• A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
• A few drops of warm water

How to make:

1. Mix hing with warm water to make a paste.
2. Apply this paste around the navel area for relief from gas and pain.

What you need:

• 1 tsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Rock Sugar (Mishri)
• 1 cup warm Milk

How to make:

1. Mix ghee and mishri in warm milk.
2. Drink before bedtime for relief.

What you need:

• A pinch of Cardamom (Elaichi) powder
• 1 tsp Honey

How to make:

1. Mix the elaichi powder in honey and consume slowly.

What you need:

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper powder
• 1 tsp Honey

How to make:

1. Mix black pepper powder with honey.
2. Take the paste slowly to soothe the throat.

What you need:

• 2-3 cloves of Garlic (Lehsun)
• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil

How to make:

1. Heat the oil with crushed garlic until it turns brown.
2. Let it cool, strain, and use the warm oil to massage painful joints.

How to make:

1. Simply chew 4-5 fresh Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves every morning on an empty stomach to boost your overall immunity.

What you need:

• Small piece of Jaggery (Gur)
• A pinch of Black Pepper

How to make:

1. Mix a pinch of black pepper with a small piece of jaggery.
2. Keep it in your mouth and let it dissolve slowly.

What you need:

• 1 small Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

How to make:

1. Peel and chop the lauki, then blend it.
2. Strain and drink fresh. Do not drink if it tastes bitter.

What you need:

• 1 ripe Wood Apple (Bel)
• Water, Jaggery (optional)

How to make:

1. Scoop out the pulp, soak in water, then mash and strain it.
2. Add more water and jaggery if needed.

How to make:

1. This is a complex Ayurvedic jam. It’s best to buy a high-quality version from a trusted brand. Take one teaspoon daily with warm milk.

What you need:

• 2 Cloves, 1 Cinnamon stick, 4 Black Peppercorns, 1/2 inch Ginger, 5 Tulsi leaves

How to make:

1. Boil all ingredients in 2 cups of water until it reduces to half. Strain and drink hot.

What you need:

• 2 tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)
• Milk or Rose Water

How to make:

1. Mix to a smooth paste. Apply on face, wash off when semi-dry.

What you need:

• 2 tbsp Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti)
• Rose Water

How to make:

1. Mix with rose water to make a paste. Wash off after 15 minutes.

What you need:

• A handful of fresh Neem leaves

How to make:

1. Grind neem leaves with water to make a paste. Apply on acne.

What you need:

• 1 tbsp Sandalwood (Chandan) powder
• Rose Water

How to make:

1. Mix to form a paste and apply to the face for a cooling effect.

How to make:

1. Keep pure Rose Water in a spray bottle in the fridge. Spray on your face for instant freshness.

How to make:

1. Extract clear gel from a fresh Aloe Vera leaf. Apply directly to sunburns or as a light moisturizer.

What you need:

• 2 tbsp Yogurt (Dahi)
• A pinch of Turmeric (Haldi)

How to make:

1. Mix and apply to tanned skin. Wash off after 20 minutes.

What you need:

• 1 tsp Fresh Cream (Malai)
• A pinch of Turmeric (Haldi)

How to make:

1. Mix and apply to face. Malai deeply moisturizes.

How to make:

1. Soak cotton pads in chilled cucumber juice and place them on your eyes for 15 minutes.

How to make:

1. Apply juice from a grated potato under the eyes. Its natural bleaching agents help lighten circles.

What you need:

• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice

How to make:

1. Mix and apply to face. Leave for 15 minutes. Use with caution on sensitive skin.

What you need:

• 1 tbsp dried Orange Peel Powder
• Yogurt or Rose Water

How to make:

1. Make a paste and use as a face pack. It’s rich in Vitamin C.

What you need:

• 2 tbsp raw Milk
• 1 tsp Honey

How to make:

1. Mix and apply with a cotton ball as a natural cleanser and moisturizer.

How to make:

1. Mash the pulp of a ripe tomato and apply to your face. It helps tighten pores.

What you need:

• 2 tbsp Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

How to make:

1. Soak methi seeds overnight and grind into a fine paste. Apply to scalp. Wash off after 30-45 minutes.

How to make:

1. Massage a small amount onto your face to dissolve makeup. Wipe with a warm, damp cloth.

How to make:

1. Apply a small amount of pure Ghee to your lips before sleeping.

How to make:

1. Gently massage a few drops of Almond Oil under your eyes before bed.

How to make:

1. Mash ripe papaya and apply as a face mask. The ‘papain’ enzyme gently exfoliates dead skin cells.

What you need:

• 1 tbsp Rice Flour
• Milk or Honey

How to make:

1. Make a paste and use it to gently scrub your face in circular motions.