Meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis and purulent meningitis. The disease chiefly affects the spinal cord and the brain of a person. If it attacks the spinal chord then it is called spinal meningitis. In this ailment the membranes tend to swell up; causing that part of the body to malfunction. If the infection is not bacterial then the condition is termed as aseptic meningitis. However, the common form of meningitis is the viral form or viral meningitis. It is contagious disease and the most dreaded form of meningitis is bacterial meningitis. It can prove fatal if not detested timely and attend to instantaneously.

Milk vetch or Astragalus is a very good herbal treatment for treating meningitis; as it rejuvenates your immune system. Tea made from the extracts of the root should be made and imbibed by the patient 4 times daily. Ten days of this would suffice in resolving the symptoms. Garlic (old) is another good herbal treatment for meningitis. The extract 350-450 Gms should be taken by the patient daily. This would purify the blood and improve the immune system. Beetroot juice is also a very potent treatment for improving the body resistance. This juice should be drunk atleast thrice daily to get the required relief from meningitis.

Hypotension or low blood pressure means the dwindling of the pressure of blood flow below normal. This is the result of a weak heart; as it cannot pump the required amount of blood. The entire body is affected due to this. As a result of this the ailing person tends to feel weak and tired always. The patient may feel giddy also. The ailing person would suffer from blackouts as a result of this. Due to all this the heart becomes vulnerable. Low blood pressure may also lead to an attack which could prove fatal. This ailment is not hereditary and can be contracted by anyone.

Nonetheless, there are some herbal treatments; which are worth the while. The imbibing of beetroot juice two times a day would make a whole lot of difference within a weeks span. Another potent herbal treatment for low blood pressure is the drinking a concoction of Indian spikenard, cinnamon and camphor. However, they should be boiled in water first. Drink this three times a day to get the desired results. A hot bath with water mixed with common Epsom salt (1/2 kgs) is a very effective natural treatment for low blood pressure. Nonetheless, be sure that you take this bath before tuning in for the day.

The most rampant problem afflicting the gall bladder is inflammation. This ailment is known as cholecystitis. The presence of stones in the gall; is known as cholelithiasis. If there is a less count of bile then gall stones are formed. If there is shooting pain in the abdomen then in all probability; there could be a stone in the gall bladder. Usually the patient gets a feeling of nausea and suffers from indigestion always. A person who has a gall bladder stone suffers from acne problem also. Constipation is another symptom of gall bladder. According to Chinese legend gall bladder stones are directly connected to anger and emotions.

Beetroot juice, carrot juice and cucumber juice; about 100ml each are very good gall bladder cleansers. However, they need to be combined and then imbibed. This combination of the juices should be drunk twice daily. Another potent herbal treatment for gall bladder disorder is the eating of pear or drinking its juice. Chicory is also a very good remedy for gall bladder stones; especially its seeds and flowers. Endive (Chicory) gives impetus to bile formation which is beneficial for both the liver and the gall bladder. All the aforementioned treatments are time tested and the people who have benefited from them would swear an oath for it.

The human body suffers from many minor ailments which can be taken care from the confines of your home very easily. Some ailments would require bed rest others would require some sort of simple treatment which could be found in your kitchen. They key lies in the making use of the natural elements present in the herbal cooking items in you fridge or kitchen. There is plant which grows wild and you may find in you backyard; the plant which is being spoken of here is the Lantana plant; incidentally the juice of the fresh leaves of this plant is as effective as the tincture of iodine and does not smart when applied on a cut or abrasion.

An upset stomach is all too common in any household. Gastritis; being the most prevalent amongst them. Black salt comes in handy here. All one needs to do is suck some ungrounded black salt aster dinner and go for a long stroll. All the unnecessary gas would pass out in this manner. Besides it won’t be embarrassing for the person concerned as well. Plantains and Bananas are very effective to cure loose motions. For anemia and to increase your blood count; there is nothing better than beetroot juice. For obesity; the imbibing of fresh lime juice on an empty stomach does wonders. For a common cold the eating of jaggery and gram would immediately stop a running nose. Further, to reduce the effect of nicotine; the imbibing of pineapple juice reduces the effect of harmfulness.