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Herbal treatment for Skin Allergies

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Skin Allergies.

 

People who suffer from skin allergies constantly confront an allergist. An allergy in any form is a pain in the wrong place as it may be in the form of hives or rashes. This ailment is also called atopy and Urticaria and eczema are the most common forms of allergies. Though, not every skin rash could be associated with an allergy. The thing to determine is the cause of the allergy and it could be some food, which is not agreeing with the body; in such an event the person should abstain from eating such food, even if the cuisine happens to be a delicacy. Anti-allergic pills are available in the market; however, they would make you drowsy; so herbal treatment for an allergy is the best way out. 

Castor oil is known to be a good opening dose; however, it is good treatment for getting rid of allergies. All you need to do is add five drops of castor oil in some juice and imbibe it first thing in the morning before answering the call of nature and on an empty belly and the allergic condition would fade in a day. If tea made of holy basil leaves is drunken early morning it would also help a great deal in getting rid of an allergy in a day.

Herbal treatment for Presbycusis

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Presbycusis

This disease is common in old people and the symptoms are very clear; as the faculties of hearing get impaired. People above the age of 60 are prone to this disease or atleast 70% of them are. There are many causes for this disease and the most common ones are injury and retarding of the ear drum due to old age. This disease; however, is slow to show signs until hearing gets totally impaired. Presbycusis may affect the inner and middle ear and the loss of hearing becomes inevitable. However, once the damage is done the malady usually proves incurable and the person suffering from it requires the help of a hearing aid. Such a situation could be averted however, by herbal treatment. Nonetheless, it has to be undertaken timely.

The juice of basil leaves is a very good herbal treatment for Presbycusis. Since, it is herbal it is obviously side effect free. The extracted juice of basil leaves should be put in the affected ear (2 drops). The religious use of this extract would resolve the symptoms of Presbycusis in a month’s time. Similarly the juice of fresh garlic (1 tsp) is also very good for treating Presbycusis. The regular and religious use of this juice would cure the malady in a month. These herbal treatments are traditional and are from the aborigines of the Eastern world; besides these herbal treatments are secure, handy and cost effective. This being the case everybody can use them when required; moreover the ingredients are procurable easily.

Herbal treatment for Enteric Fevers

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Enteric Fevers

Enteric Fevers are commonly known as Typhoid. This disease is caused by a bacterium called Typhi. It is a food borne ailment and is very prevalent in the US of A. Beef, pork and raw eggs are the ones responsible for this disease. Even vegetables where animal excreta are used as manure cause this disease. High temperature and rigors are common in this ailment. If this ailment is not detected and treated accordingly; then it can prove to be very fatal. Developing countries; where the sanitary conditions are not good are where people are teeming with this disease. Usually the adjacent wasteland is used as a lavatory. Enteric Fevers are also known as yellow- jack fevers. However, there are some herbal treatments for this disease and the have proven their worth the world over.

Apple is very effective in treating Typhoid. As an herbal treatment for this disease the imbibing of 3-4 glasses of Apple juice resolves the symptoms of Typhoid in 3 months. The other herbal treatment for Typhoid is the use of Basil leaves, saffron and black pepper; they are all natural antibiotics. Make a mixture all three with water; then boil and strain it. Let it dry then make small capsule of it and take it with warm milk thrice daily. The symptoms would be resolved in a week at the most.

Herbal treatment for Hypopigmentation

Friday, August 14th, 2009

hypopigmentation

This disease is genetic and the skin is unable to secrete melanin. The disease goes by other names as well like Albinos, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome and oculocutaneous albinism. Melanin is what gives your skin, hair and eyes their color. If there is improper production of melanin; then a person would become colorless and look pale. There are two kinds of albinos; type 1 and type 2. The 2nd one is caused by a serious defect in a gene called p and the 1st one is entirely due to the improper production of melanin. This disease is very apparent as it is visible.

Basil leaves (Tulsi) is a very potent herbal treatment for albinos. This is because have a propensity to purify blood. They act as an expectorant also. Basil leaf tea is a very effective herbal treatment for albinos. The patient should drink basil tea as frequently as possible. The symptoms would fade away and stop deteriorating in 3 months. This plant is considered holy in the Hindu Pantheon and has many medicinal values. This plant is worshiped morning and evening by a pious Hindu. Some may even refrain from plucking its leaves; inspite of knowing about its medicinal values. However, it is of great value.

Herbal treatment for Amoebiasis

Friday, August 14th, 2009

amoebiasis

Amoebiasis is an infection which eventuates into colitis. It denudes the red blood cells. The virus which causes this disease goes by the name of proteinases lyse. It infects the intestines and the infection reaches the rectum. Amoebiasis is rampant in tropical countries and developing countries. This is because they make use of their hands for all washing purposes; including their rectum. Entamoeba histolytica Virus is also responsible for this ailment. Latest studies have revealed that there is one more virus which cause; Amoebiasis and it is called Entamoeba dispar. This disease is also known as amoebic dysentery and blood flux.

However, there are certain herbal treatments for this disease. You would need to grind 30gms of Bu GU Zhi (Psoralea Fruit) with 130 Gms of Ying Su Ke (Poppy Shell) this should be concocted with honey and taken after meals; atleast twice daily. Peperomia pellucida, Basil leaves, Erigeron, Psoralea Fruit, Terminalia Arjuna bark, Verbascum sinaiticum, Cestrum auriculatum roots (boiled), Dan Dou Chi (Fermented Soya Bean), Cistus leaves and Yellowroot extract are all very good herbal treatments for Amoebiasis. These herbs need to be boiled with water and taken atleast twice daily. People who have tried these herbal treatments would swear an oath for their efficacy.

Herbal treatment for Hay fever

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

hay-fever

Hay fever is an allergy to anything from saw dust to Earth dust; Infact, anything that can be breathed in. This ailment is seasonal; however, if these things are in the air all the year through; then one would suffer from hay fever all the 365 days of the year. The only other option is to relocate; nevertheless, this is not possible always. If you happen to be living in a place where there is greenery all around; then you should avoid going for a stroll early in the mornings. This is because Nature is at its best in the mornings. So the air is full of pollen and if you happen to inhale pollen; then you are sure to catch hay fever.

As a potent herbal remedy for hay fever; is to drink boiled mince of grapes with lemon. This ailment is also known as pollinosis or nasal allergy. Another herbal remedy for hay fever is to imbibe the boiled water of Basil leaves and fenugreek. This water should be drunk several times in a day to get the desired results. As a home remedy; there is nothing to match cold compress. However, it needs to done at frequent intervals to bring down the fever.

Treating lethargy the herbal way

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

lethargy

Lethargy could be defined as; the feeling of being tired always, alongside drowsiness. A person who is feeling lethargic would feel sluggish also. The bottomline is that the person concerned would become inactive. This would hamper productivity and productivity is everything in this material world today. Lethargy could be attributed to depression. Any ailment could also be the cause of lethargy. Too much drinking of alcohol or an overdose of any drug can also causes lethargy and depression simultaneously. Ofcourse, strenuous work would automatically cause lethargy. However, this is natural. Apart from this if a person is feeling lethargic; then it is a cause of worry.

There are some herbal treatments which have proven their worth in removing lethargy. One should make it a habit to imbibe tea of Basil leaves; when lethargy sets in. A mixture of grape juice and lime juice is also a proven herbal remedy to remove lethargy. If you are suffering from lethargy; then you should include fruits and fresh green vegetables in your staple diet. You should also make it a habit to drink atleast 8 glasses of water everyday. Junk food should be avoided at any cost. This is because they contain a lot of carbohydrates and fat; which worsens lethargy.

Curing common cold herbally

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

common-cold

This ailment is such that hardly any person could have escaped from it. The thing about this ailment is that every age group can contract it. Though it is said that a treated cold lasts for a week and an untreated one lasts for 7 days. However, this is not true. The herbal cure to treat a cold is sure shot and cist affective too. All you need to do is make tea of Basil leaves or Ginger and imbibe it 3 times a day. It would give instant relief and the religious consumption of it for 2 days would make the cold disappear.

Curing acidity the herbal way

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

acidity

The aftermath of too much eating of spicy food is acidity. However, the best herbal remedy for curing acidity is the chewing of Basil leaves. By the same token Watermelon and Jaggery are also very effective in curing acidity. These ingredients mellow down the toxic substances in the body and give relief from acidity. Coconut water imbibing and the eating of Almonds also give the much required relief from persisting acidity. If none of these things are handy then fresh lime juice with a pinch of salt give prompt relief from acidity. These are some of the proven home and herbal remedies for acidity; the world over.

Treating chest congestion the herbal way

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

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Chest congestion is a severe ailment; at least for the patient. This so because breathing becomes an effort and the intake of food is an arduous effort. Only a person suffering from this ailment would know about what is said here. Heavy breathing, panting and lethargy cough; which happens to be prolonged one are symptoms of chest congestion. ; is very efficacious in treating a chest congestion; accompanied with dry cough. Since Lemon gas vitamin C; it helps to loosen the congestion; which otherwise could be choking and fatal. It would more efficacious if a little bit of cinnamon is mixed with the tea. There is a site named http://www.anniesremedy.com/remedy_use86.php which would suggest the same. The ailment of a chest congestion; can be best described by the person who has been through this dilemma. As a dilemma it is; the feeling of discomfort is so much that it is enough to take your mind off every other thing. So, herbal treatment is the best way out.

Leaves of the Holy Basil tree are also considered very effective in treating a sore throat. Many people who have got relief from this treatment would take an oath for it. Gargling with Basil leaves is known remedy for relieving congestion and easy breathing. For further queries; logon to http://www.pitt.edu/~cjm6/sp99cough.html. This site would remove all the existing doubts.

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