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cleansing of uterus, hence most commonly given in post partum care
routine for indian women.
4. It can be used in fever, as a carminative. It is also good for eyes,
improve vision power
5. It acts a anti helmenthic , & reduces pain induced due to indigestion.
6. It can act as aphrodisiac
7. It can help in healing lesions & injuries.
HOME REMEDIES :
1. Newborn child’s mother are given powder of cumin with jaggery to
increase milk production as well as cleansing uterus.
2. Can be used in face pack along with other medicines
3. In mouth ulcers keep jeera in your mouth.
BLACK PEPPER / KALI MIRCH
Though it is Indian spice, but it is used worldwide.
LATIN NAME : Piper nigrum
QUALITIES : TASTE : Pungent. POTENCY: Hot.
Strong piercing properties, carminative
Balances Vata & Kapha Dosha,
but may increase Pitta Dosha
MEDICINAL VALUE :
1. It improves taste , relieves anorexia.