Scurvy is a disease of the infants and the main cause of this disease is the deficiency of vitamin C. This disease is also known as infantile scurvy and scorbutus. The symptoms however, show only after 6 months or so. However, they are general weakness, anemia and the hemorrhage of the skin. The gums if the infant also become vulnerable in this disease. The disease is an aftermath of the absence of ascorbic acid in the infant’s staple diet. However, contemporarily it has been observed in adults; as a result of malnutrition. The foremost symptoms are the visible marks on the skin. These marks may turn to suppurating sores if unattended to. The inflicted person might get paralyzed also. Nevertheless, there are certain herbal remedies which have helped people.

Indian gooseberry and sugar are a very effective herbal treatment for scurvy. The powder of Indian gooseberry and sugar should be concocted and mixes thoroughly. One tsp of this concoction 4 times daily would fade the symptoms of scurvy in a month’s time. Indian gooseberry can be used with milk also for treating scurvy. The method is the same as with sugar and the dosage is also the same. Drink this four timed daily and relief would come in a month.

Miscarriage can be defined as loosing a fetus within a fortnight. Later than this it could be ascribed to some accident. In the case of an event like a miscarriage; perhaps you have some kind of weakness in the cervix, malfunctioning of chromosome production in the body, changing in the hormonal feature etc. If you happen to be a diabetic; then it would be very difficult to retain the fetus; until you sugar level is normal. However, there are some herbal remedies which would come to your aid. These remedies are proven and time tested.

One of the most effective treatments for miscarriages is to imbibe Indian gooseberry (Amla 2 teaspoons) juice with honey twice daily. Ascorbic acid should also be taken (6-10 gms) for atleast a week to avert a miscarriage. The Indian way of keeping fit and healthy (Yoga) is also very useful to prevent a miscarriage. The other things which could be done to avert a miscarriage as a home remedy are cold compress of the inner thighs and the vagina. For further protection of the fetus; 1/5 cup of butter milk with a concoction of ground bay is also very effective. This mixture should be boiled and cooled before imbibing. The most important of all the remedies is the total abstain of alcohol and tobacco. This is very important for the proper development of the fetus. If you are eager to become a mother of a healthy child then you better pay attention to the advises and remedies mentioned in this article.