Herbal treatment for Elephantiasis
This disease is a type of malaria and is a parasitic disease. Mosquitoes transmit this disease and the nematode responsible for this disease is known as Wuchereria bancrofti. This disease is typical to southern Asia and has an epidemic form in central India. The most apparent visual appearance of this disease is the congealing of the skin and the tissues that surround it. The lower part of the legs are most affected by this disease and tend to become like an elephants foot; thus the name elephantisis. Incidentally, this disease is also known as filaria. This disease can be life threatening if left untreated. Though, medications are available in other forms of treatments; however, herbal medication is the safest resort to recuperate from this illness. In women this disease could affect the breasts and the vulva also; although, this disease affects the genitals seldomly. This disease is medically called W. bancrofti, Brugia timori and Filariasis.
Garlic is supposed to be and is a very good herbal treatment for filaria. Though, garlic smells abominably and the taste is acrid; however, if the juice 4 cloves of garlic are imbibed for a month the symptoms of filaria would be resolved in a month. Since, this is an herbal treatment no side effects are seen and so it can be taken without any medical consultation. However, one should be careful not to mix medications.
Tags: Brugia timori, Elephantiasis, elephants foot, filaria, Filariasis, mosquitoes, parasitic disease, type of malaria, W. bancrofti, Wuchereria bancrofti