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Black Elbow Stains Remedies

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Elbows
Black elbow stain is a common problem and can be caused by various reasons like, over tanning, excessive rubbing of the area on a hard surface, hyper-pigmentation etc. Like elbow there are few the neck and the ankle which are prone to black stains. Black elbow stains can be every embarrassing and spoils the look. Here are few easy black elbow stains remedies -

1.Mix 1 spoon of turmeric paste with three crushed curry leaves. Apply this paste and let it dry for 15 minutes. Scrub it off with warm water. Do it everyday before bath.
2.Mix 100 gm of dried basil leaves, 1 small spoon of neem oil, 1 spoon of turmeric paste, 1 spoon rose water and 100 gms crushed mint leaves. Apply it on the black elbow stain and leave it for 20 minutes. Scrub it with a cotton cloth before washing it off with warm water.

3.One of the best remedies for black elbow stains is to soak it in a bucket of water mixed with cornflour. Cornflour is very useful in treating black stains.

4.Mustard oil is a one of the wondrous remedies for black elbow stains. Massage the areas with mustard oil and leave it for 10 minutes. Then scrub the area with a cotton cloth.

5.Mix one spoon of curd with one spoon of vinegar and massage the elbows with it everyday for 10 minutes.

6.Cut a lemon horizontally and out some salt into it. Scrub the area with it for 5 minutes. Everyday practice will remove the stains in few days.

7.Mix coconut oil with lemon rind and honey. Massage it on the stain.

8.Scrub the elbow with a small piece of tomato everyday. You will see the results in few days time.

These remedies for black elbow stains can also be useful for other stained area as well. The best way to prevent black elbow is to not support yourself on your elbows on a rough surface.

Story first published: Friday, December 10, 2010, 10:30 [IST]
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