Ailment/Disease What to add per 1 litre of waterPer litre of waterTo increase energy 5 star aniseTo decrease blood pressure 2 stalks of fresh celery + 5 parsley leavesTo decrease edema Juice of 1 lemon + 1 tsp dried celeryTo increase metabolic rate 2 star anise + a 2 inch quill of cinnamonTo cleanse the system 1 lemon cut into 4 bitsTo detoxify the liver 5 basil leaves +10 mint leavesTo decrease blood sugars 10 methi seeds + 1 tsp cinnamon powderTo increase immunity 1 bay leaf + 5 green cardamomsTo prevent colds 2 cloves + 3 green cardamomsFor glowing skin 2 thin slices of an orange + 5 mulled strawberriesFor headaches 1 inch piece of ginger + 4-5 slices of appleFor gas/indigestion 1 tsp roasted ajwain + 2 peppercornsFor halitosis 1 tsp chopped lemon grass + 10 mint leavesFor anxiety 5 strands of kesar (saffron)For depression 10 rose petals + 2 strands kesarFor lethargy ½ lemon + 4–5 strawberries + 2 star aniseFor muscle cramps ½ thinly sliced orange +10 basil leavesFor nausea 1 tsp coriander seeds + 5 sage leavesFor hyperacidity 1 thinly sliced apple + 1 tsp ginger juiceFor stomach cramps ¼ tsp nutmeg powder + 2 roasted bay leavesFor menstrual cramps 1 inch piece of ginger + 1 tsp fennelFor skin allergies 2 pieces of kokum with a tsp rock sugar + a pinch of saltFor a hangover 1 tsp chopped ginger + ½ apple or pearFor mouth ulcers 1 sprig of fresh coriander + 4 tbsp melon cubes

For fevers juice of 1 onion + 1 tbsp honey