Natural home remedies to beat the heat.

Natural home remedies to beat the heat stroke are listed below. Pleas try this and have a cooling effects on the skin.

1) Margosa leaves also known as neem leaves is a natural antibiotic with anti – inflammatory properties that helps soothe itching caused by prickly heat. ”Grind fresh green neem leaves with water, apply the paste, let it dry for 15 mins and then rinse with cold water”.

2) Aloevera has immense healing and soothing properties and is a panacea for all skin problems. ”Extract the aloevera gel from a fresh aloevera leaf and apply on the affected area for 15 mins and rinse it off with cold water”.

3) Cucumbers are known as natural coolants; whether applied topically or consumed raw. The high water content in cucumber keeps the body hydrate. ”Apply raw thinly chopped cucumber on the affected area for 15 min”

4) Oatmeal is effective in treating many skin issue. Oats contain avenanthranides, which have antioxidant properties. There properties give oatmeal its anti-inflammatory & anti – itch properties. ”Add oatmeal to a warm bath & soak”

5) Apply a cold compress, such as an ice pack or cold cloth, to the area of skin to reduce redness, itching & swelling. ”Wrap the ice pack in something, such as towel, to protect the skin. Keep the ice pack in the place for 5-10 mins, remove for the same amount of time, reapply and continue to repeat the process”.

6) Multhani mitti, having a cooling effects on the skin. Even having the soothening effect. ”Take 2 tspn mint paste, 3 tbsp of multani mitti and enough cold milk to make a smooth paste. Apply this on the skin and wash after 45 mins”

7) Sandalwood is imperative to save yourself from the harmful rays of the sun. The natural oils present in sandalwood help to get rid of a suntan. ”Mix a sandalwood with full fat, cold milk, make it as a paste and apply over the affected area let it dry then wash off with cold water”

8) Rose water helps maintain the skin ph balance and also controls excess oil. ”200 ml rose water, 4 tbspn honey, 200ml water mix together and freeze in an ice tray. Take these ice cubes and wrap them in a soft muskin cloth. Press the bundle gently on the prickly heat affected areas”.

9) Yoghurt has been known to have both a cooling and soothing effect on the skin. Yoghurt has natural antibacterial & antifungal properties. ”Apply cold yoghurt to the affected areas and leave it on for 15 mins wash with cold water and pat dry”.

10) Consuming too much sodium will cause your body to retain more water. Potassium rich foods like potatoes and broccoli reverse this process to help push water out of the body. Because of this response potatoes are known to absorb excess water & help relieves sweating. ”Rub a potato slice across your armpits for few minutes”

11) Tomato is little known but an effective remedy to fight body odour. The antibacterial & antiseptic properties in tomatoes can help limit the amount of bacteria that causes body odour in the body & helps in controlling excessive sweating & lower body temperature. ”Drink a glass of tomato juice daily”.

12) Place washcloth or cotton gauze in cool milk on the reddened area to create a protein film that eases discomfort and reduces heat.

13) Simply steep green tea leaves and soak a clean washcloth in the steeped tea. Allow the compress to cool in the fridge before applying to sunburned skin for 15 min.

14) Drink plenty of water, which replenishes the moisture in your skin.

15) Apply coconut oil on the affected area & leave over night. Massage it on the skin and apply regularly. It could also be applied everyday before bathing.

16) Soak 5 tbspn of fennel seeds in 200ml of hot water & leave overnight. Next day morning strain the water and drink by adding honey to prevent the heat stroke.