Testes infection is also known as Orchitis. The testes get swollen and the malady is very painful. One may ejaculate blood as a result of this. One or both the testes can be affected. As a result of all this the testes become prone to infection. Antibiotics are not suggested for their treatment. Instead NSAIDS’s are utilized to lessen the pain. Walking and sitting becomes very painful as an aftermath to this. This disease is also called Epididymo orchitis. Personal hygiene; also has a lot to do with Epididymo orchitis. In case you are suffering from this disease; you should use a mild soap for washing purposes.

There are certain herbal treatments for this disease which have been efficacious. Caltrop is a natural antibiotic and is very effective in treating the infection of the testes. As a herbal treatment for swollen and painful testes the leaves (8) of caltrop should be boiled and strained. Then it should be given to a patient to drink four times daily. The person would get relief in a week. Coccinia is also a very good herbal treatment for infected testes. The leaves of this plant should be boiled, cooled and strained before drinking. The patient should drink this decoction thrice daily. One week would suffice in resolving the ailment.

Stiff neck means there is a musculoskeletal dysfunction of the neck joints. This disease is also known as Wryneck and Spasmodic Torticollis. Any movement of the neck causes excruciating pain. Tremors and wobbling are its main symptoms. At times the voice also tends to break. The treatment is usually in the form of physiotherapy. Driving and riding are advised not to indulge in. If the situation worsens; it could lead to spodilitis. It is a topic of study and medical science is wondering whether this disease is hereditary or not. However, jerky movement of the neck should be avoided and weights should not be lifted.

However, there are certain herbal treatments which have proven their worth in the curing of stiff neck. Cinnamomum camphora bark is a very good herbal treatment for stiff neck. The powder of this bark should be boiled (300ml) and cooled. The ailing person should imbibe 30ml of this everyday for a week; you would get ample relief. Meadow Cranesbill is another useful herbal treatment for a stiff neck. The shots of this herb; should be boiled and cooled before drinking it daily for a week. The shoots should be boiled and cooled (60 Gms). This should be drunk thrice daily for one week.

Due to the infection of bacteria and yeast on the tongue; there is growth of hair on the tongue. Although, it is a temporary condition; it can be very annoying. Hairy tongue is also known as Lingua Villosa. Usually it is the result bad oral hygiene and at times prolonged medication. Too much imbibing of tea and coffee can also lead to hairy tongue. Excessive smoking and the chewing of tobacco also gives impetus to hairy tongue. Mouthwash is full of chemicals and so it may cause hairy tongue. This disease though; temporary it is very aggravating, as it hinders eating and drinking.

Boswellia is a very effective herbal treatment for hairy tongue. You would need to grind the stem bark of Boswellia dalzielii with alcohol. Boil this concoction and rinse your mouth three times daily with it. However, it is needless to say that the concoction needs to be cooled before gargling with it. Two months of gargling would suffice to get rid of hairy tongue. If you happen to be a passionate smoocher; then a hairy tongue would not do for obvious reasons. A similar herbal treatment for hairy tongue is by the use of Erigeron leaves. The way of using it is also similar. One month of gargling with it would kill all the bacteria.

Tinea barbae is a fungal infection of the skin. This affects the area shaven and the neck. The skin develops rashes and itches a lot. Commonly it is called barbers itch. Though, this fungal infection is also called Sycosis Barbae and Ringworm of the beard. As the name barbers itch suggests; this infection is caused by a barber’s razor and is contagious. This disease has the ability to spread to other parts of the body as well. It is caused by a pathogen called T. verrucosum. This is the reason it is suggested to shave at home; as there some barbers who do not practice hygiene.

Margosa (neem) is a very potent herbal treatment for barbers itch. The leaves of this plant are natural antiseptic. They should be squeezed and the juice extracted. This juice should be applied to the affected area. Relief would come in a few days. This fungal infection of the skin is also known as Sycosis Barbae and Sycosis. Spilanthes mauritiana root is also an affective remedy for barbers itch. The roots should be grinded and a paste made of it. This paste should be applied to the infected area. It would soothe the skin and relief would come in a few days.

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 2^nd one is caused by a serious defect in a gene called p and the 1^st 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.

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.

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.

Rabies can be inflicted by the bite any animal; however a mad dogs bite is the most cause of contracting rabies. In earlier times; a bite from a mad dog was treated as a curse from God as there was no cure for rabies. The person who was bit was regarded as devil incarnate and shunned by people. The disease spreads very fast as the rabies virus is injected directly into the blood stream; this is because the canines of the animal puncture the nerves. This turns the blood into poison; since the case is such all the organs of the body start to give way and as a result of this stop functioning. However, in contemporary times the disease is curable.

Elecampane is very effective in treating rabies. As an herbal treatment; the root of elecampane is to be mixed in a glass of milk and boiled. This concoction should be strained and given to the patient thrice daily. The symptoms would subside in a week’s time. Guava tree root is also considered a good herbal treatment for rabies. It has been reported by someone in a lesser town that dry guava tree root should be dried and grinded. This should be mixed with coconut water and drunk by the patient thrice daily; for a week. This concoction cured the individual; in 4 days.

Of all the diseases in the world today chikungunya is the most dreaded. It is called by different names in different parts of the world. The anglicized name of chikungunya is chicken Guinea. Though, this disease has nothing to do with a chicken. The roots of this disease are in Tanzania; it means ‘that which bends up’ in the Makonde dialect. The joints turn up in upward position in this ailment. It is a very painful disease and the body temperature shoots up to 102 degrees. If not detected and treated timely; this disease can be life threatening. This is the reason that it spreads like an epidemic.

Allopathy has no treatment for this disease. The only known cure is to be found in traditional Indian herbal treatment. A concoction of several herbs such as Amrutharista, Sudarshan Churnam, Mahasudarshana Churna, Gutika and Amruthotharam Kashayam; is very effective in treating the symptoms of chikungunya. It is also suggested to imbibe plenty of water as the body metabolism is disturbed due to frequent vomiting. The above mentioned herbs would help to alleviate the pain. Further, bedrest is also recommended. As it is walking and working would be a very painful effort in this ailment.

This disease is full of controversies and all hope that it never eventuates. However, bird flu is for real and the suspected virus is H5N1. Incidentally it is the same virus which killed 50 million people in 1918. There is certain treatment for bird flu in allopathy and many other forms of medications. However, this ailment can be treated herbally. There are certain fruits and herbs; which have proven their worth in treating bird flu. Even after destroying nature so much; there are still some remote corners of the Earth where nature is still bountiful. The tribals are aware of this; however, they are skeptical in divulging the truth.

One of the most effective herbal treatments for bird flu is Elderberry. It is to be concocted with Echinacea purpurea and olive leaf. A brew needs to be made of these and boiled. This brew is to be imbibed after cooling. The diseased person needs to be given 1 cup to drink thrice daily till the symptoms subside. The other alternative herbal treatment for bird flu is to dry these herbs and make a fine powder. This powder is to be in a dosage form. Infact, the latter form is better than the former one.