Food

HOMELY FOOD REMEDIES FOR COMMON AILMENTS

Some useful home remedies (fruits and vegetables) for common ailments.

1.  Acidity

     Take ashgourd, orange, beetroot, carrot, apple, cucumber in food.

2.  Acne

     Peaches, pine apple, grape fruit, grapes, pears, cucumber, carrot, apple and fruits &

     vegetables containing niacin and vitamins A & E

3.  Alcoholism

     Apple, celery, oranges are the best, all other fruit and vegetable juices are good.

4.  Allergies

     Carrot, grapes, apple and all other fruits. Adequate intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, and

     in certain cases vitamin B5 is recommended.

5.  Anemia

     Beetroot juice, cabbage, carrot, celery, tomato, spinach, apple, cherries, berries,

     pomegranate, grapes, raisins, figs, dates, peaches; vitamin B12 is a must for prevention

     and cure of anemia. The whole range of vitamin B and C also vital.

6.  Appendicitis

     Carrot juice in combination with beetroot and cucumber juice is very good. Fenugreek

     seeds tea. Other fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Well balanced diet of seeds,

     nuts, grains, and plenty of raw vegetables and fruits.

7.  Arteriosclerosis

     Grape fruit, pine apple, lemon, carrot and juices of green leafy vegetables. Vitamin C

     is very helpful too. Diet of seeds, nuts, grains, and plenty of raw vegetables and fruits.

8.  Arthritis

     Juices extracted from green leafy vegetables-viz. Spinach mixed with carrot, celery,

     beetroot juice. Fresh pine apple and lime juice. Fresh potato juice drunk 1:1 with

     water in the morning is beneficial.

9.  Asthma

     Honey, carrot, spinach, celery, raisins, apricot, pine apple, lemon, orange, pears, or

     peaches. Avoid banana and jack-fruit.

10.Back-ache

     Salad of raw vegetables viz. tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, lettuce and all

     fruits except banana. Protein, vitamin C, D, calcium and phosphorous are also helpful.

11.Bronchitis

     Juice of orange (in warm water especially when attack is acute) All fruits are good

     except jack-fruit and banana.

12.Biliousness

     Celery, apple, tomato, carrot, parsley, lemon, raspberry or plum juices are helpful.

13.Boils and Carbuncles

     Carrot and spinach, carrot and cucumber; orange, grape-fruit, spinach, turnip juices

     are recommended.

14.Cancer

     Carrot, grapes, raisins. Complete 100% carrot or grape juice diet is highly

     recommended and claims to cure cancer completely. Johanna Brandt in her book “The

     grape cure” describes how grapes cured her completely of her nine-year battle with

     cancer.

15.Cataract

     Orange juice with water. Grapes and all seasonal fruits. Sesame is particularly useful.

     Vitamin B, C, D, E are particularly helpful.

16.Cirrhosis of the liver

     Beetroot, lemon, papaya, grapes, apple, peers, grape fruit, orange, pine apple, peaches.

     Use of salt should be restricted.

17.Colitis

     Carrot juice is the best. Pears, pine apple, papaya, ripe banana and raw cabbage are

     are also good. Citrus fruit juices should be avoided. Juices can be diluted with a little

     boiled water.

18.Cold

     Juices of apple, pears, grapes, grape-fruit, orange, pine apple, peaches, melon. Banana

     and jack fruit should be avoided.

19.Conjuctivitis

     Apple, orange, pears, grape fruit, grapes, pine apple, carrot, banana to be avoided.

     Vitamins A & B2 are valuable for the treatment of conjunctivitis.

20.Constipation

     All fruits except jack-fruit and banana. Most helpful fruits are grapes, papaya, mango,

     Grape-fruit, pears, figs, orange, goose berries. Dry-fruits are also good. Green leafy

     Vegetables like spinach, French-beans, carrot, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, celery,

     turnip, beetroot are most helpful. Alfalfa, and moong sprouts are also useful.  

21.Cough

     Carrot, Spinach, blackberry, grape-fruit, lemon or pine-apple juices or as fruits.

21.Dandruff

     Apple, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pine apple & peaches are good.

22.Defective vision

     All foods containing vitamin A viz. raw spinach, turnip tops, paneer, butter, lettuce,

     carrot, cabbage, orange, dates, wheat germ, soya bean, green-peas & fresh fruits are

     recommended.

23.Depression

     Plenty of fresh fruits, green vegetables and sprouts viz. Alfalfa & Moong. Cottage

     Cheese & butter milk are also useful.

24.Diabetes

     Spring beans, celery, cucumber, bitter gourd, jambul fruit, (especially the seed which

     can be dried and powdered and taken with curd or water), citrus fruits & green leafy

     vegetables.

25.Diarrhoea

     In case of acute symptoms, complete fasting is best for a day or two. Gradually juices

     or fruits and carrot juice & soups can be taken. Other juices are pomegranate, spinach,

     ripe banana, and orange in case of chronic diarrhoea.

26.Dysentery

     Orange juice & butter milk in acute dysentery. Gradually other fruit juices are taken

     i.e. ripe banana, pomegranate, lemon, pine apple, celery, spinach or parsley.

27.Eczema

     Ashgourd carrot and spinach juice combination is best in 3:2 ratio. Cucumber, orange,

     strawberry, water-cress & raisins.

28.Epilepsy

     Fresh juicy fruits viz apple, orange, grapes, grape fruit, peaches, pears, pine apple,

     melon. Sprouts viz alfalfa, moong taken uncooked are very good.

29.Eye Weakness

     All foods containing vitamin A viz. raw spinach, turnip tops, paneer, butter, lettuce,

     carrot, cabbage, orange, dates, wheat germ, soya bean, green-peas & fresh fruits are

     Recommended.

30.Hair loss

     Lettuce, spinach, juice of fresh alfalfa leaves & carrot are very useful.

31.Fever

     Juice of bottle-gourd, parsley, orange, grape fruit, raisins, black berry, raspberry are

     helpful.

32.Gall stones

     Beetroot, carrot, radish, parsley, grapefruit, apple, apricot, water cress, lemon can be

     taken as juices or fruits.

33.Gastritis

     Fasting for 2 days in acute cases. For chronic cases, juices of apple, pears, grapes,

     grape-fruit, orange, pine apple, peaches and melon. Gradually take nuts, grain and

     seeds.

34.Glucoma

     Emphasis on vitamin C rich food viz. fresh juices of orange, grapes, lemon and other

     fruits.

35.Gout

     Cherry, celery, carrot, spinach, beetroot, apple or grapefruit juices.

36.Goitter

     Spinach, radish, lettuce, water cress, or pine apple juices

37.Halitosis (Bad breath)

     Parsley is best. Apple, grape fruit, lemon, pine apple, grapes & carrot are also good.

38.Headaches

     Celery, Parsley, spinach, lettuce, carrot and juices of citrus fruits.

39.Heart disease

     Fresh juice especially apple, orange, pine apple. Custard apple, pomegranate, grapes,

     carrot, beetroot, gooseberry or amla & coconut water. Sunflower and sunflower seed

     sprouts are very beneficial too.

40.High blood cholesterol

     Diet should be high on fibre viz. oat bran, whole cereals, carrot, beet, turnip, mango,

     guava, green vegetable juices; lettuce, celery & cabbage.

   

41.Hydrocele

     Fresh fruit juices viz apple, lemon, pears, grapes, grape fruit, orange, pine apple,

     peaches, melon, & other juicy fruits. No banana or tinned fruits.

42.Hypoglycemia

     Fresh fruits or juices of apple, apricot, peaches, avocado, berries, melon. Too much of

     citrus fruits to be avoided. Vegetables which can be taken are asparagus, beet root,

     carrot, cucumber, radish, spinach, lettuce & beans.

43.Insomnia

     Lettuce, celery, grape-fruit, or apple juices especially in the night before sleeping.

44.Influenza

     Tulsi leaves, fresh fruit juices viz orange, lemon and fresh vegetable juices viz carrot

     and spinach.

45.Jaundice

     Fresh fruit juices of sugar cane, orange, lemon, grapes, pears, carrot, beet root and

     spinach juices can be taken. Gradually a simple diet.

46.Kidney & Bladder Troubles

     Avoid completely salt and vegetables and fruits containing oxalates viz. whole wheat

     floor, Bengal gram, peas, soya, spinach, cauliflower, turnip, almonds, coconut. Fruits

     and vegetables which can be taken are: asparagus, cucumber, parsley, peas, water

     cress, turnip leaf, beetroot, pumpkin, lemon, grapes, pine apple, peaches, pears,

     papaya and apple.

47.Leucoderma

     Fresh fruits, raw food, fresh vegetables are extremely beneficial.

48.Lumbago

     Juices of celery, cucumber, black berry, beetroot are good.

49.Leucorrhoea

     Plenty of fresh fruit juices of apple, pear, grapes, grape fruit, pine apple, orange and

     peaches; fenugreek seeds also help.

50.Malaria

     Grapefruit, carrot, spinach, celery and parsley juices can be taken liberally.

51.Menstrual Cramps

     Blackberry, raspberry, raisin juices are helpful.

52.Menstrual disorders

     Fresh fruits viz. apple, prunes, grapes, papaya, banana, beet root, pine apple, parsley

     and celery juices are good.

53.Menopausal problems

     Plenty of fruit juices, and a vitamin E rich diet. This can be obtained from sesame

     seeds and sprouts. Beetroot juice is also very useful and should be taken in small

     quantities diluted with equal quantity of water.

54.Nephritis

     Carrot juice with honey is best. Fruits like apple, grapes, orange, pears, peaches, pine

     apple can be taken. Plenty of raw vegetables and a low protein diet is recommended.

55.Nervous disorders

     Juice of ashgourd is extremely beneficial. Lettuce, carrot, radish, dandelion, spinach,

     cucumber, apple, grape, and beet root juices are also very useful.

56.Obesity

     Cabbage, spinach, beetroot, carrot, lettuce can b taken as juices or as raw food. Fruit

     and fruit juices which are beneficial are pine apple, grape fruit, orange, lemon,

     strawberry, apricot, plum, peach, papaya, raisins and pomegranate.

57.Pleurisy

     Carrot, cucumber & spinach juices are most helpful.

58.Piles ( Hemorrhoids )

     Carrot, water-cress, radish, turnip leaf, plum, prunes, papaya & celery juices.

     Constipation has to be over come. Dry figs are also very useful. They are soaked

     over-night and taken as first thing in the morning.

59.Pyorrhoea

     Spinach, dandelion, carrot, cucumber and turnip leaf juices are very useful. Chewing

     raw guava & raw spinach leaves are also very useful. Vitamin C is very essential.

60.Psoriasis

     Ashgourd, carrot, beetroot, cucumber & grape juices are most desirable. Juice of citrus

     fruits should be avoided. After juice diet, plenty of sprouts should be taken. Raw seeds

     especially sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds are highly recommended. Vitamin E

     is highly recommended.

61.Rheumatism

     Celery, especially its seeds are excellent if crushed and made into fluid. Initially

     orange juice is best, later cucumber, carrot, parsley, spinach, lettuce, water cress,

     cauliflower, cabbage, raisins, prunes, figs, dates, apple, grapes, lemon etc. can be

     taken as juices or as fruits. Jack fruit should be avoided.

62.Sciatica

     Celery, Cucumber, spinach juices are highly recommended.

63.Sinusitis

     Carrot, beetroot, parsley & tomato juices. Also recommended are pumpkin, carrot,

     leafy vegetable, orange, papaya & mango. Vitamin A is highly recommended along

     with vitamin C.

64.Sore throat

     Pine apple, celery, prune black berry, grapefruit, lemon and raisin juices are

     recommended. Banana and jackfruit should be avoided.

65.Sexual impotence.

     Fresh fruits are very good viz. grapes, orange, apple, pears, peaches, pine apple,

     melon. Carrot is especially very good. Dried dates & black raisins are also

     recommended.

66.Stomach ulcers

     Ashgourd, carrot & spinach juices are highly recommended.

67.Tonsilitis

     Carrot, apple, grapes, grape-fruit, peaches, melon, pears can be eaten or taken as

     Juices. Pine apple juice is also highly recommended. Sprouts are also very useful.

68.Tuberculosis

     Initially 4-5 days fruit juice diet is recommended only. Most fruits except banana can

     be taken. Indian gooseberry i.e. amla should be taken. Radish is another helpful

     vegetable. Lettuce and carrot are very helpful.

69.Tumours

     Ashgourd, carrot, spinach, water cress & pine apple both as raw and juices are very

     helpful.

70.Varicose veins

     Both fruit and vegetable juices are very helpful. Vitamin C & E are very helpful for

     this treatment. Carrot and spinach juices prepared in 3:2 ratio are highly

     recommended for its treatment. Other vegetables viz. cabbage, turnip, cauliflower can

     also be taken. Fruits especially orange and lemon are very helpful.

71.Worms

     Apricot and pomegranate juices are most useful