Curry Leaves (kurry patta)

Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing the premature greying of hair. These leaves give vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier with normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of a chutney or they may be squeezed in buttermilk or lassi.

Cucumber (khira)

Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes and neck for 15 to 20 minutes has been found effective as a beauty aid and is the best tonic for the skin of the face. Its regular use prevents pimples blackheads, wrinkles and dryness of the face. Cucumber juice promotes hair growth due to its high silicon and sulphur contents, particularly when mixed with carrot, lettuce and spinach jice.

Coriander (dhania)

A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is an effective remedy for pimples, blackheads and dry skin. The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it, every night before retiring.

Ash Gourd (safed petha)

The peel and seeds of the ash gourd, boiled in coconut oil, are useful in hair disorders. They lengthen the hair disorders. They lengthen the hair, prevent dandruff and dryness of the scalp.











Beet (chukandar)

A decoction of beets mixed with a little vinegar can be used externally to cleance sculf and dandruff from the head. For dandruff, the beet water should also be massaged into the scalp every night.

Amaranth (chaulai-ka-saag)

This vegetable is useful in hair disorders. Application of the fresh leaf juice helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft. it also helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents premature greying. The juice applid over the face with a pinch of turmeric powder bleaches the skin, prevents it from dryness and wrinkles, cures pimples and makes one look fresh. This juice, mixed with milk and lime huice,acts as an effective skin tonic to increase and retain the beauty of the skin. It should be delicately massaged over the face and neck for half and hour and washed with lukewarm water every night before going to bed.

Peach (arhu)

The skin of the peach is useful in improving the complexion. 'A complexion like peaches' is a common expression. The inside of peach peeling should be gently massaged on the face every night for a few minutes. The moisture should not be rubbed off. This will cleanse the skin thoroughly and free the pores. It also has a gentle astringent action and tightens the muscles of the face slightly, thus preventing sagging tissues.

Papaya (papita)

The juice of the raw papaya, being an irritant, can be applied to swellings to prevent suppuration. It can also be applied beneficially to corns, warts, pimples and horny excrescences of the skin. The juice as a cosmetic, removes freckles and makes the skin smooth and delicate. A paste of the of the papaya seeds is applied in skin diseases like ringworm.

Musk Melon

The vitamin A and C contents of this fruit help rejuvenate internal and external skin tissues. Vitamin C in particular produces collagen, a natural cementing material that holds body cells together, strengthens the walls of the blood vessels in the digestive system and helps in healing the worn out cells and tissues.