A teaspoon of the powdered pomegranate skin taken with water early in the morning will not only purify the blood but also will serve as a good de- worming agent

The juice of carrot and tomato, mixed with a little honey is good tonic for children.

For fever and cough of children, give some honey mixed with water.

To get a fair baby, Mothers can drink saffron added to milk during pregnancy.

For minor rashes on the skin.. add few basil leaves in your bathing water before you bathe.

For relief from toothache.. Take two basil leaves, a grain of salt and a pinch of pepper powder and press against the affected tooth.

For nagging cough and chest congestion, boil 3 cups of water with 2 fresh betel leaves and 4 crushed peppercorns, till the water is reduced to half. Strain and drink every morning and night with a teaspoon of honey.

Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.

If you have bad breath, drink at least five glasses of water in the morning.

Have a mixture of lemon juice and honey when you are suffering from cold.

Chew some cumin and sugar for relief from stomach pain.

Are you suffering from urinary infection? Drink a glassful of water with a pinch of cardamom powder.