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Mouth Odour
Fennel seeds can be used daily for enhancing the taste of a meal, or for the purpose of fighting mouth odour after meals. It is a natural breath freshener.
Mouth Ulcers
To relieve mouth ulcers, you can prepare this mouthwash: Boil two teaspoons of fennel with a glassful of water. To this add a piece of roasted alum. This can be used to gargle.
Skin Maladies
If you are suffering from a skin malady like itching and pruritis, burning of hands and feet, recurrent boils then try this simple home remedy. Prepare a powder of equal parts of fennel and dry coriander. To this mix add double the quantity of powdered crystalline sugar. Take a half teaspoon of this powder twice daily for a few days.
Lactation
For lactating mothers, fennel comes as a boon as it has a tendency to increase milk formation. Even during pregnancy regular use is beneficial. Fennel seeds can be chewed, or powdered and boiled in sweetened milk. This concoction provides relief from pregnancy-related ailments like acidity, flatulence, nausea and vomiting.
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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.
Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.
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