Potato General
Potato is a vegetable which grows under the soil. It is associated to the Solanaceae family. It is known as Aloo in India.
Potato is loaded with carbohydrates and fats. It is beneficial for a thin and lean person in gaining weight. Potato even helps in losing weight. Eat two boiled potatoes on an empty stomach to shed off the extra weight.
It contains Carotenoids like Lutein and Zeaxanthin which improve the heart functioning. It reduces the level of Bad Cholesterol in the blood, prevents the damage to the blood vessels and lowers the risk of Heart Diseases.
The excessive level of Uric acid in the body leads to the formation of Kidney Stones and Gout attack. Potato reduces the production of excess uric acid. It prevents from Kidney Diseases and Gout.
Potato is a good herbal remedy for the infections of the Urinary Tract. It alkalizes the Mucous membranes and forces the bacteria to go out through urine.
Potato regulates the sodium levels in the body and is beneficial in curing Hypertension.
It stimulates the Brain and Mental functioning. It improves the cognitive ability and improves the concentration power. It counter Mental Fatigue.
It contains a top anticancer and antitumor compound called Quercetin. It contains powerful antioxidants which increase resistance against various types of Cancers.
Potato is an antiinflammatory vegetable. It reduces Inflammation, either internal or external.
It contains Potassium which repairs the damaged tissues.
The digestive property aids the functioning of the Stomach and Intestines.
It alleviates the symptoms of Rheumatism. It cures the pain and inflammation related with Rheumatism.
Potato conquers the deficiency of Vitamin C. It fulfills the requirement of Vitamin C needed by the body. Therefore, it is helpful in treating Scurvy.
Potato improves Skin health. It gives a glowing look to the Skin. It provides quick relief from Pimples, Burns and Skin spots. It cleanses and softens the Skin.
Caution: Avoid excessive consumption.
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Single Herb Potato ( Aalu ) for Burns
Apply the peels of Potato on the burnt area. Or apply ground raw Potato.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Aging
Take a Potato. Peel and wash. Grate and squeeze the juice. Apply it on affected parts daily.
OR : Take a small slice of Potato. Rub it on the affected part daily.
Cut the Potato. Rub it on the Skin.
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Apply the juice of the Potato on the Skin.
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Take a Potato. Bake it and eat daily once a day. It has high Zinc and Vitamin C. That gives you glowing and healthy skin.
Cut a slice of Potato. Place it over the Abscess for an hour. It will soak all the poison.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Backache
Cut a piece of Potato and cover with cloth. Put it over the affected area.
Boil the peeled Potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes. Add Salt to taste. Have one small bowl once a day.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Corns
Bandage the grated Potato on the Corns. Keep it for 5 hrs and repeat the process twice a day.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Dark Circles
Apply Potato juice on the Dark Circle around eyes.
Drink 10 ml Potato juice before every meal.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Warts
Put a piece of potato over the warts for 10-15 minutes. Change it several times a day.
Potato has cooling effect.
Cut a Potato ( Aalu ) in to slices. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the Slice. Rub it on the affected part twice a day.
Potato ( Aalu ) is an effective hair remedy.
Potato ( Aalu ) promotes hair growth without side effect.
Take 2 Potato ( Aalu ). Peel, wash and grate. Squeeze the juice of grated potatoes. Massage on scalp and hair. Wash with lukewarm water after an hour.
Note : You may add Honey ( Shehad ). It nourishes hair.
Drink 5 ml Potato juice early in the morning.
Or : Cut a Potato ( Aalu ) into thin slices without peeling it off. Put it into a bowl of drinking water. Drink frequently from this.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Eyes
Put Potato slices over infected Eye for 15 mins.
Take 2 to 3 slices of Potato ( Aalu ). Rub it on affected part for 15 minutes. Potato ( Aalu ) has quality to soak the darkness.
Rub the slice of Potato over the affected skin.
Crush the peeled potatoes. Apply the paste over the eye for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off.
Cut Potato in small slices. Bake them in microwave or oven ( whatever you have ). Pack them in a piece of cloth. Apply it on you painful elbow. Its the best remedy to reduce Swelling and Pain.
Or : Boil a Potato ( Aalu ). Mash it and apply on the affected joint. Keep it on for half an hour. You can also tie a cloth to hold it on.
If you cannot determine the cause of your Swollen Elbow try a local application of Potato.
Use baked Potato ( Aalu ) pack over the painful area. Bake some Potatoes. They will become soft. Slice them. Wrap in a gauze. Tie on the Elbow till the pack becomes cold. Do it once a day for 15 days.
Take two slices of Potato. Put it over the eyes for 15-20 minutes.
Potato ( Aalu in India ) contains Starch which keeps the Skin soft and smooth. It contains antioxidant which help in reducing the Stretch Marks. Potato makes the Skin even and firm.
Cut a Potato into thick slices. Take a slice and rub it gently over the Stretch Marks for 10 to 12 minutes. Leave it for 5 minutes. Wash with warm water. Repeat it 3 to 4 times a week.
Peel a Potato ( Aalu ). Cut in to small pieces. Put in a glass of water and keep overnight. In morning, strain and drink the water.
OR : Drink half glass of Potato ( Aalu ) juice daily.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Grey Hair
Take 1 or 2 Potato ( Aalu ) according to the hair length. Grate and squeeze the juice. Apply it over scalp for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash with normal water. Do it twice or thrice a week. It turns to blackish hair.
Potato ( Aalu ) has a compound, named Starch, which is beneficial to treat Sunburn. It soothes the Inflammation and diminishes the redness.
Peel a potato Potato ( Aalu ). Blend. Apply paste over affected area for half an hour. Wash with normal water.
OR : You may simply rub a slice of Potato ( Aalu ) over the affected area. Do it for 10 to 15 minutes 2 to 3 times a day.
OR : Crush the Potato ( Aalu ). Squeeze out the juice and apply over the sun burnt skin. Wash after an hour or two.
Cut a clean Potato ( Aalu ) into thin slices and soak in some water overnight. Sieve and drink this water before breakfast next morning.
Potato ( Aalu ) for Acne Scars
Potato ( Aalu in India ) contains Vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts collagen production which helps to remove scars from the skin. Potato makes the skin firm and free from marks.
Apply fresh Potato juice on the scars daily for 2 to 3 weeks.
OR : Take a Potato. Peel its cover. Cut the Potato in slices and rub on to the affected skin for 1 to 2 minutes. Put a bandage on the scars. Leave it for an hour. Wash with lukewarm water. Repeat the process daily for 2 weeks.
Potato ( Aalu in India ) helps to reduce the over pigmentation of the Skin. It evens the skin's complexion and cures Skin Tan.
Cut a Potato in two slices. Rub them on the affected area. Leave it for 10 to 12 minutes. Wash off. Do this two times a day for a month.
Extract the juice from the peeled potato. Apply this juice over the scalp and wash it after 20 to 30 minutes for twice per week.
Take 1 tablespoon of fresh Potato juice. Add some olive oil to it. Massage your Gums and Teeth. Or Rinse your Mouth 5 to 8 times.
Potato has natural bleaching agents. It makes skin white and radiant. Rub potato on your skin for 10 min. Wash it with cold water.
Boil one peeled Potato in water for 20 minutes. Add Salt to taste. Consume one small bowl of it, once a day.
OR : You can even bake it.
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Grate a Potato. Mix with Lemon juice and two table spoon of Gram Flour ( Besan ). Apply . When it gets dry wash it off with water .
Herbal Treatment For Baldness 24
Boil potatoes and rosemary in water on your stovetop. Strain the liquid, and use it daily as a hair rinse.
Boil Rosemary and Potatoes (Aalu ) together.
Filter and use the liquid as a hair rinse regularly.
Herbal Treatment For Puffy Eyes 2
Mix equal quantity of Potato ( Aalu ) juice and Cucumber ( Khira ) juice. Apply it under eye. Let it dry. Wash with normal water. It gives relief in puffy eyes.
Herbal Treatment For Dark Circles 5
Take a finely chopped Potato ( Aalu ) and slices of half Cucumber ( Kheera ). Put the paste in a sieve and squeeze the juice. Dip two cotton balls in the juice and place on your eyes covering Dark Circles. Wash of after 20 minutes. Repeat daily.
Herbal Treatment For Melasma 6
Mix powdered Fuller's Earth ( Multani Mitti ) with Rose Water ( Gulab Jal ) to make a paste. Apply it over face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Massage your face with finger tips and further leave it for 10 minutes. Wash with normal water. Now, sliced a raw Potato ( Aalu ). Rub it over face for 15 minutes. Do it daily. The changes will be noticeable within 15 days.
Herbal Treatment For Wrinkles 11
Mix half cup of mashed Potato and 1 teaspoon of Honey. Apply the paste on your face for 15-20 minutes. Wash with fresh Water.