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HERBAL drink made with roselle (zobo), scent leaf, garlic and ginger could be a homemade cure for diarrhoea and pneumonia. CHUKWUMA MUANYA reports. IT is red and spicy. It has become a common drink in most homes in the country. In recent times it has been commercialised because of its touted medicinal potentials. Nigerian researchers have confirmed that a popular herbal drink, Zobo, prepared with roselle (fresh calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa as main ingredient) scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum), garlic (Allium sativum) and ginger (Zingiber officinarium) could be effectively used to treat diarrhoea and pneumonia. Hibiscus sabdariffa is commonly called Roselle in English. It belongs to the family Malvaceae. The vegetable is widely grown and commonly used as port herb or soup in the northern part of Nigeria. In Hausa the plant is locally called Yakuwa, the seed Isontea while the fresh calyx is referred to as Soboroto. The Yoruba call the leaves Amukan and the flowers Ishapa. However, it is commonly called zobo in Nigeria. Commonly called scent leaf, Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the plant family Lamiaceae. It is known as Efinrin ajase in Yoruba, Ebavbokho in Bini, Aai doya ta gida in Hausa, Nchuanwu in Igbo. The leaves are used locally for soup. It is also used to treat cases of stomach upset and diarrhea. Garlic (Allium sativum) is of plant family Liliaceae. Local names: Igbo – ayuu; Yoruba – ayu. The bulb is used for fevers, coughs, constipation, asthma, nervous disorders, hypertension, ulcers and skin diseases. It is highly bacteriostatic (stops the growth of bacteria), fungicidal (kills fungi) and antihelmintic (worm expeller). According to previous studies, crushed garlic (soup) is used against microbial infection, asthma cough and respiratory problems. The juice of the bulb is given as ear-drops against earaches. As a seasoning and flavouring agent, garlic is principally taken against fevers and chills. A cold infusion of garlic serves as a body-wash for infants as protection against chills. The bulb also serves as effective remedy for hypertension, muscular pain, giddiness and sore eyes. It is digestive and carminative and removes pains of the bowels. When powdered with nation it is applied as a dressing on ulcers and skin diseases. A carminative, also known as carminativum (plural carminativa), is an herb or preparation that either prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract, or facilitates the expulsion of said gas, thereby combating flatulence. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is of plant family Zingiberaceae. Local Names: Efik/Ibibio – jinja; Igbo – jinja; Yoruba – aje, orin, or atale. The rhizome is used to toothache, congested nostrils, cough, colds, influenza and flu, asthma, stomach problems, rheumatism, piles, hepatitis and liver problems.

Until now, ginger has been extensively used in herbal remedies. In fact, ginger has been used to control or prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness; as an antiinflammatory (a drug that reduces pain and swelling as in arthritis), a cold remedy, an aid to digestion; a remedy for intestinal gas. A recent report from the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) indicates that diarrhoea and pneumonia kill an estimated 3.5 million kids under five each a year globally – more than Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and malaria combined. Pneumonia is the biggest killer of children under five, claiming more then two million lives annually or about 20 per cent of all child deaths. AIDS, in contrast, s for about two per cent. If identified early, pneumonia can be treated with inexpensive antibiotics. Yet UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate less than 20 percent of those sickened receive the drugs. A vaccine has been available since 2000 but has not yet reached many children in developing countries. The Global Alliance on Vaccine Initiative (GAVI) hopes to introduce it to 42 countries by 2015. Diarrheal diseases, such as cholera and rotavirus, kill 1.5 million kids each year, most under-two years old. The children die from dehydration, weakened immune systems and malnutrition. Often they get sick from drinking dirty water. The worst cholera outbreak to hit Africa in 15 years killed more than 4,000 people in Zimbabwe last year. The country recently reported new cases of the waterborne disease, and more are expected as the rainy season peaks and sewers overflow. Rotavirus, a highly contagious disease spread through contaminated hands and surfaces, is the top cause of severe diarrhea, ing for more than a half million child deaths a year. A vaccine routinely given to children in the United States and Europe is expected to reach 44 poorer countries including Nigeria by 2015 through the GAVI Alliance. Nigeria plans to introduce the vaccine against pneumonia in the national immunisation programme next year. Meanwhile, researchers at the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, have determined the effects of aqueous extracts of the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum and calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa on intestinal transit in experimental rats. M. O. Owulade, K. I. Eghianruwa, and F. O. Daramola in the study published in African Journal of Biomedical Research Vol. 7 wrote: “The leaves of Ocimum

gratissimum were oven dried and then pulverised. The dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa were also pulverised. 10 per cent extracts of both powders were made and istered orally to rats at varying doses. Test rats were given the 10 per cent extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Hibiscus sabdariffa at 0.5/100g, 1ml/100g, 2ml/100g body weight. Control rats received saline instead of extracts. “After 30 minutes, each animal was then given 1.5 ml of a dye solution orally. One hour after istering the dye each rat was sacrificed and the intestine carefully dissected out. The length of the intestine and the transit point of the orally istered dye were then measured. The transit point was calculated as a percentage of the total length of the intestine. “The extracts of both Ocimum gratissimum and Hibiscus sabdariffa caused a reduction in the transit points of the dye. The extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa was more effective. The reduction in transit point, and hence the increase in transit time by both extracts indicates that the plants could be useful at appropriate doses in the control of diarrhea. Hibiscus sabdariffa would be more effective in this regard.” Analysis of the results showed that the distance transversed by the dye from the pyloric junction was calculated as percentages of the entire length of the intestines. This was regarded as the percentage transit point of the dye at each dose of an extract. The means and standard errors of the means (SEM) of these percentages were calculated for each group. Data from the control group were regarded as zero istration of the extracts. These data were then fed into the computer using the computer software, Microsoft excel (Microsoft Incorporation, USA) to obtain graphic representations. The levels of significance between the transit points of each dose were determined using Students’ ttest. Extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa caused dose dependent reduction in the percentage transit point of the dye. The reduction of percentage transit point by extract of Ocimun gratissimum was not dose-dependent. However, the reduction was significant when compared to the percentage transit in normal rats. Zobo, the aqueous extract of the calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa caused a reduction in the percentage transit point indicating a reduction in intestinal motility, and increased transit time. The mechanism by which Hibiscus sabdariffa caused this action cannot be ascertained from this study but studies carried out by other workers on the phytochemical constituents of the plant indicate the presence of pectin, a known protectant and adsorbent. Pectin dissolves in water to form viscous colloidal solution and was once used widely in the treatment of diarrhea. Researchers have also observed that the petal extract of the plant produced relaxation of isolated rat aorta. Relaxation of the intestinal smooth muscle

would cause increased transit time. At appropriate dose, zobo could therefore become a constipating agent. It could also be effective in reducing the intensity of diarrhea. Although, a reduction in motility was evident between control and test rats, the leaf extract of Ocimun gratissimum did not produce a dose-dependent effect. The leaf extract of Ocimun gratissimum is therefore not as effective an inhibitor of intestinal motility as Hibiscus sabdariffa. The effectiveness of the leaf extract of Ocimun gratissimum in controlling gastrointestinal upset may not be due to a direct relaxation of the intestinal smooth muscle. A fraction of the crude extract has been shown to contract guinea pig ileum and rat colon. This action cannot be associated with reduced intestinal motility. The antispasmodic action of thymol contained in the aromatic volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Ocimun gratissimum could be associated with reduced intestinal motility. This action in conjunction with antibacterial property of the plant may be responsible for its observed action in diarrhea. In another study published in The Internet Journal of Alternative Medicine, Nigerian researchers have confirmed the efficacy of ginger (Zingiber officinale), garlic (Allium sativum) and both plants combined in rats infected with Kleibsiella pneumoniae (causative organism of pneumonia). The study is titled “Effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) on rats infected with Kleibsiella pneumoniae.” According to the study, the rats were treated with the plant extracts after symptoms of pneumonia infection were noticed in all the groups; the treatment lasted for seven consecutive days. The average weight gains in the post-istration were: in garlic, ginger, mixture (males), mixture (females) and control were 27.0g,-36.2g, 6.0g, 38.8g and 78.8g respectively. There was a significant reduction in Packed Cell Volume (PCV) in all the groups except in females injected with mixture compared with the control. Also, garlic treated rats showed a significant decrease in total White Blood Cell (WBC) and neutrophils but an increase in lymphocytes as against to what was observed in the other groups. Neutrophil granulocytes, generally referred to as neutrophils, are the most abundant type of white blood cells in mammals and form an essential part of the innate immune system. All the rats in ginger group died with symptoms of pneumonia before seven days after the istration while two rats died in males treated with mixture. No death was however recorded in the other groups. The researchers include: Adeoti Olatunde Micheal, Oladejo Deborah Ajoke, Azeez Gafar Olatunji, and Adeoti Oluwole of Polytechnic Ibadan; and Olaniyan Mathew Folaranmi and Adeleke Adewumi of Baptist Medical Centre.

The researchers wrote: “The virtues of garlic as medicinal plant are known to most cultures of the world, this study further confirmed the earlier works on the efficacy of garlic as therapeutic agent against various ailments. The antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extracts of garlic and ginger against some enteric bacteria was reported; however ginger seems to be ineffective against Kleibsiella pneumoniae as observed in our study. “Ginger was reportedly found to cause decrease in body weight, this is however consistent with our study because the highest average weight loss observed in rats treated with ginger only. The exact mechanism of action of both ginger and garlic as proffered therapeutic agents is poorly understood but combining the two in our study could be beneficial; as the relationship seem to be a synergistic one in ameliorating the efficacy of ginger only against Kleibsiella infection as observed in our study in female rats treated with the mixture of garlic and ginger. “Whether both garlic and ginger can be used as prophylaxis is left for further studies but both plants have been implicated to have prophylactic uses in both human and rats. Very recently, the root of ginger has been used to stimulate blood flow to the extremities in cases of blood circulation, the hematological parameters monitored in this study sharply disagreed with this. “Also, our work failed to concur with the work of Iranloye, 2002 who observed a significant increase in total white blood cells count, neutrophils, monocytes and the lymphocytes in garlic fed rats when compared with the control. Monocyte is a type of white blood cell, part of the human body’s immune system. Leucocytes are know to increase sharply in the face of infection, as the first line of defence of the body; the factor that led to the reduction in PCV, WBC counts, and neutrophils noticed in our study in the rats treated with garlic only, still remain unclear.” Lymphocytes is a small white blood cell (leukocyte) that plays a large role in defending the body against disease. Leukocytes, or White Blood Cells (WBCs), (also spelled “leucocytes”), are cells of the immune system defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

The health benefits of almonds include getting relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, cough, hearth disorders, anememia, impotency, and diabetes. It also helps in hair care, skin care (psoriasis), and dental care. Found in places like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Israel, almond is a very nutritious nut. It is a rich source of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium. It also contains zinc, selenium, copper and niacin. Almonds contain the most nutrients in comparison to all other nuts.

Almonds are also known to have great medicinal value. Few of them are listed below.

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Good for brain: Almond is a source of many nutrients which helps in development of the brain development. Almond induces high intellectual level and has been considered as an essential food item for growing children. Many mothers give almond soaked in water to their children daily

in the monring (2-3 peices of soaked almonds are good enough, you can also remove the outer shell if it causes allergy to you).

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Regulates cholesterol: Regular consumption of almonds helps to increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and reduce the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL), thereby effectively controlling cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is called bad cholesterol.

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Good for heart: Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps to avoid heart attacks. Almonds help reduce C-reactive protein which causes artery-damaging inflammation. Almond is also a source of folic acid. They therefore help to reduce the level of homocystein, which causes fatty plaque buildup in arteries.

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Regulates blood pressure: Potassium present in almond helps to regulates blood pressure. Almonds are very low in sodium which also helps in containing blood pressure.

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Prevention of cancer: Almond improves the movement of food through the colon, thereby preventing colon cancer.

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Protection against diabetes: Almond also helps in reducing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals. This offers protection from diabetes.

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Good in pregnancy: Almond contains folic acid. Folic acid helps to ensure no birth defects in newborn babies.

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Reduce weight: Unsweetened almond milk helps one to reduce weight. The monosaturated fat contained in almonds satisfies appetite and prevents over-eating. Studies have revealed that almond rich low calorie diet is good for obese people to assist in shedding their weight.

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Avoids constipation: Almond contains fiber. Fiber rich food help avoid constipation.

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Boosts energy: The presence of manganese, copper and Riboflavin helps in energy production.

One avoids the risk of Alzheimer's disease by consuming almonds. Consumption of almonds is also good for improving complexion and boosting immunity.

But just like any other food, even almonds have their cons. They contain oxalates and excessive oxalates can cause crystallization. So people having kidney or gallbladder problems should avoid eating almonds. Both sweet and bitter almonds are available. Usually, sweet almonds are edible and bitter almonds are used to make almond oil, which is used to add flavor to food. Almonds are usually eaten raw, but people also add them as ingredients in salads. Almond milk is a delicious drink. You can eat almonds directly, preferably eat it empty stomach to ensure absorption of their nutrients. You can soak them in water overnight and eat in the morning. You can also garnish various dishes with crushed almonds.

Health Benefits of Almonds Read this article to find out about the various health benefits of almonds...

The almond is drupe belonging to species of Prunus belonging to the subfamily Prunoideae of the family Rosaceae. Almonds are scientifically classified as drupes, which have several health benefits. Be it healthy hair, good skin or managing healthy cholesterol levels, almonds provide several health benefits that are not known to everyone. Health Benefits of Almonds Almonds have a vast number of health benefits and these beneficial properties are used via

various forms like almond oil, almond paste or whole almonds. Here are all the health benefits of almonds that you should know about: •

Almonds contain monounsaturated fats and some polyunsaturated fats and hence they help to lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or the bad cholesterol, while maintaining healthy high-density lipoproteins or good cholesterol levels.

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Almonds have great health benefits in of healthy skin. Almonds prevent premature appearance of wrinkles, black heads, pimples and dry skin as well. A regular massage with almond oil will help you to get a glowing and flawless complexion. Almond oil is also used to treat black circles around the eyes, since almond oil helps to revitalize the fatigues cells and improve the blood flow. Almond oil is extremely useful for treating all sorts of hair problems as well. Almond oil helps as a cure for treating hair-fall, dandruff and avoids untimely graying of hair as well. Almonds have an extremely high nutritive value since they contain copper, iron and vitamins and are hence used as a remedy for anemia. Almonds are also beneficial in treatment of constipation since they increase the fiber content of the food as well. Almonds are also used in the pharmaceutical industry. Sweet almond oil is used as a carrier for injectable drugs, which deteriorate in water-based carriers. Almonds decrease the after-meal rises in blood sugar and are hence help in maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. Almonds also have antioxidant properties and are hence very beneficial for the health. Almond oil is also considered as one of the most popular choice of massage oils, which rejuvenates the body and replenishes the skin. It is also known to relieve the stress. Babies who have lactose intolerance, can be given a mixture of powdered almonds mixed with warm water, which provides as much if not more nutrition as milk. Almonds contain Alpha-tocopherol, which is a major source of Vitamin E and is hence really great for healthy hair and skin. Almonds also increase the blood flow to the vital organs and are also used as aphrodisiacs. Almonds provide nutrients that help to increase the bone mineral density, which helps to strengthen the skeletal system. Owing to this it can also be considered as a remedy to cope up with osteoporosis in the elderly. Aromatherapy also makes use of sweet almond oil, which is one of the essential oils in aromatherapy and is frequently used as carrier oil. Almond oil also possesses laxative properties and helps to produce soft stools and avoid any other problems of the digestive system.

Here are my favorite Almond recipes (great for anyone on a low carb diet): Pesto Almonds: o o o o o o

2 egg whites 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves 2 cups whole natural almonds 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 225 Degree Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the egg whites and basil in a blender; process on low speed until mixture is pureed. Toss egg white mixture with the almonds. Drain in a colander. Stir together cheese, salt and garlic powder. Add drained almonds and toss to coat. lace almonds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container. Serves 8.

Low-Carb Almond Pancakes: Mix 1 cup almond flour (you can just grind up almonds and use that), 2 eggs, 1/4 of water, 2 T oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 T Sweetner (I use Stevia). Mix ingredients together and cook as you would other pancakes. Nutritional Value: Yields six 4-inch pancakes, each pancake has 1 gram effective carbohydrates (as long as you use a no-carb sweetener), 2 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, and 155 calories.

Non Dairy, No wheat, Almond-flour Bread Recipe (Almond flour) •

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Ingredients: o 2 cups finely ground almonds (if possible grind until becomes nut butter) o 3 whipped egg whites (that have peaked) o 1 tablespoon organic virgin coconut oil (melted) o 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda o 1/4 teaspoon salt Mix all ingredients, except egg whites, in food processor. Remove, put into bowl. Add whipped egg whites. Bake in bread pan at 350oF (180oC) until light brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean when you test it by inserting it in the centre of the loaf. Notes: You can add a little black pepper, garlic powder and mixed herbs. Alternatively add 2 cloves garlic, a half courgette and chop all together in a food processor and then add whipped eggs and mix by hand. Because it is a wetter mixture it is suggested that it is baked in a pie plate so that it cooks a little better inside. If you plan to use for stuffing a chicken or turkey, you can take out the courgette and add fresh sage, rosemary and thyme (or any other flavors you would like).

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Ingredients: o 2 large navel oranges o 6 eggs, separated o 1 tbl orange liqueur (or orange water) o Stevia to sweeten o 300 grams almond meal o 1tsp baking powder o Thickened cream to serve Grease and lightly flour a cake tin. Place the whole oranges in a medium saucepan, cover with water and boil for 2 hours, topping up with more water as it evaporates. Remove the oranges. Preheat the oven to 180C. Cut the oranges into quarters and place in a food processor. Blend until smooth, then cool thoroughly. Place the egg yolks, orange liqueur (or orange water) and Stevia in a large bowl and beat until smooth, then stir in the orange puree and mix well. Whisk the egg whites in a dry bowl until firm peaks form. Add the almonds and baking powder in the orange mixture, stir together well, then carefully fold in the egg whites. Gently pour into the cake tin and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 1 hour. Cool cake in tin, then transfer to a serving plate. Serve with cream.

the health benefits of almonds

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In ancient times sweet almond was considered as a healing food and praised for increasing vitality, improving skin complexion and body's capabilities to resist intoxication. Systematic research led to believe that almonds are more beneficial to health than assumed to be earlier. • Studies carried out by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund have revealed that almonds had several substances as their chemical constituents which could be useful in the prevention of cancer. • Two flavonoids in almonds ( quercetin and kaempferol ) were found to be strong suppressors of lung and prostate tumor growth and these plant chemicals inhibited the tumor cell growth in culture in the studies at Pennsylvania State University • Flavonoids found in almonds also suppressed breast cancer cell growth when these cells have been exposed to cancer-causing agents as evident from other research findings.

• Other health benefits included loss in weight and reduction in blood pressure and reduction in risk of recurrent coronary heart disease • Significant improvement in blood lipid profiles among people who replaced 50% of their habitual fat intake with either whole almonds or almond oil for six weeks in a study conducted by the University of California at Davis. There was no significant difference between whole almonds or almond oil for reduction of ‘bad’ cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats as well as other lipid-related compounds present in almond oil were considered to be responsible for their cholesterol-lowering effects • There are several other health benefits associated with almonds since almonds are rich in vitamin E, magnesium and potassium and are a good source of manganese, copper and vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

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Use of almond oil Indians believe that use of almond oil has following benfits: • Strengthens brain and nerves, is a nutrient, • Relieves tension • Strengthens brain power • Good for heart • Keeps body warm in winter • Nourishes skin • Prenatal and postnatal care • Helps build stronger bones as it contains higher content of Ca, Fe and P • Good for infants • Improves body strength and removes constipation in a natural way:

How to use almonds? People use almonds in different ways in India as a remedy for following ailments: Improves memory and weakness of the brain if: 1. 5-10 ml of almond oil is mixed with 250 ml of milk at night and consumed. 2. Applied externally on head and 2-3 drops are put inside the nose and ears. 3. rSoak 10 pieces of almond nuts overnight in water and Remove the hard covering in morning and grind with 10 g butter and sugar and eat for one or two months.

4. Alternately 5-6 pieces of almonds are ground with 10 g sugar and Saunf and taken with hot milk in night for 40 days Improvement in eye-sight • Make a paste of 5 almonds with water in night and use it with warm milk in the

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Also heals the spots caused due to small pox

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Tooth powder: burn coverings of few almonds and powder it in 5: 1 ratio with

alumina Dry lips: •

Intake of 5 grains of almonds

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Grind 5 pieces of almonds and make a paste with sugar. It will remove cough

Increase in weight: •

Soak overnight 12 almonds in water and grind in morning after removing

scalp. Make sandwith with bread butter and sugar and drink a glass of water for six months Stammering: •

Eating with butter or black pepper corrects speech problems

Jaundice: •

Soak overnight 6 almonds, 3 small Ilaichi +2 Chhuare, in a earthen pot and

grind in morning with 70 g mishree +50 g butter . Give it to patient and will clear urine in 3 days Wrinkles/spots: • Make paste of 5 almonds soaked overnight and put it in a glass bottle. Mix 6 g rose

water + 15 drops of sandal scent . Apply thrice in a day on the face and spots.