This disease is rampant in miners; due to the silicon dust that is prevalent in the air. The disease is respiratory and is called Silicosis. In the beginning it would cause heavy breathing; however if not treated timely it could coke a person into oblivion. There are many chemical remedies for Silicosis; however, herbal treatment is the most efficacious. This disease goes by the name of Progressive Massive Fibrosis. It takes time to inflict a person; about 25 years; however once it does it proves fatal within a short time. This is the reason why miners are advised to wear a mask. This disease is also known as Grinder’s disease. However, there are some herbal treatments for this disease.

Bai Ji (Hyacinth Bletilla) is a very potent herbal treatment for Silicosis. You would need to grind it into a fine powder and take it thrice daily for good results. The symptoms would lessen in 3 months and would practically disappear in 7 months. 2 Gms of this powder would suffice. If this disease is not treated timely; then it could lead to tuberculosis and other complications as well. In this disease the lungs are susceptible and get filled with fluid.

The intake of air for the purpose of breathing through the nose which ultimately goes to the lungs is through a passage. This passage is full of cells which secrete mucus. The purpose of mucus is to filter the air being inhaled by a person. Sometimes it may transpire that the mucus is secreted more than required. Coughing is a result of the extra mucus being expelled by the body. A person who has a cough first takes a deep breath; then makes an effort to cough out the excess mucus. In a cough the larynx and trachea are affected the most.

However, there are certain proven herbal treatments for cough and they are far better than any other form of treatment. Grapes have the propensity to work as an expectorant. A concoction of grape juice and honey (one tsp) in a cup would give relief in some days. If there is dry cough; then Almonds are a wonderful home remedy. About 8 kernels of almonds should be grinded into a fine paste. Then 25 Gms of butter and sugar should be added to it. This paste should be taken twice on a daily basis. Relief would come in a few days.

The term Halitosis means foul/bad breath. This condition is all too common. It is sad but true that most people who suffer from bad breath are not even aware of it. Unless; ofcourse they are fervent smoochers. The other way out is to smell your own breath; by the simple procedure of cupping your hands and breathing out through you mouth. If you don’t like your own breath; then you can imagine what the person you are talking to would think of you. Halitosis is enough to make people shun you. The opposite sex is sure to remain far away you. However, there are some proven herbal remedies to combat Halitosis.

The usage of fenugreek is a very herbal remedy for Halitosis. Tea made of the seeds of this herb should be drunk on regular basis to ward off bad breath. Boil one litre of water with a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and imbibe it. Avocado is a very potent herbal remedy for Halitosis; as it tends to destroy all the bacteria of the intestines. Raw guava is also very effective in treating Halitosis. Guava has malic and oxalic; which destroy all the foul breath causing bacteria. All the aforementioned herbal treatments for Halitosis are proven and safe.

Rue – Ruta Graveveolens – Ruda - If your bones are turning into cartilages then a cup of Rue tea on a daily basis would assist in hardening your bones. Further, it would help in the widening of shrinking veins.

Spearmint – This herb improves the digestive system. It enhances the respiratory system and is good for the skin. By the consumption of this herb; you would get a very sharp memory. The breathing is also stimulated by the usage of spearmint.

Spirulina – Artrospira Platensis this herb is abundantly rich in Vitamin B 12; so it controls the sugar level in your body and helps you in reducing your weight. Since it is rich in Chlorophyll and Iron the consumption of it make you feel very energetic.

Stevia – This Herb happens to be natural substitute for sugar; with the added advantage that it has no calories. It gives impetus to the release of insulin; so it is good for diabetics. Further, it is good for high blood pressure.

St. Johns Wort - (Hypericon Perforatum) – This herb is a mild sedative with no side effects and it is addiction free. This is so because the treatment by this herb is entirely herbal.