KALIMIRACH

(Piper nigrum Linn., Maricha)

Used For:

• Cough

• Skin diseases

• Hoarseness of voice

• Hiccough

• Indigestion

• Loss of appetite

• Bleeding gums / Tartar / Bad breath

Remedies:

• Cough: 1 gm powder of seeds with ghee and honey, twice daily.

• Skin diseases: Little powder mixed with coconut oil for local application.

• Hoarseness of voice: 1–2 gm powder of seed fried with ghee, kept in mouth twice daily.

• Hiccough: 1–2 gm powder of seeds with sugar, twice daily.

• Indigestion: A pinch of powder with a piece of crushed ginger and rock salt before meals.

• Loss of appetite: A pinch of powder with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and water, taken ½ hour before food.

• Bleeding gums / Tartar / Bad breath: A pinch of powder mixed with honey applied to gums after gargling with warm salt water, twice a day.