Emphysema; is a progressing disease of the lungs and it is a chronic one. In medical term it is called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) it causes obstruction of the inhalation of the air into the lungs; leading to breathlessness. In other words the required amount of oxygen does not reach the body; causing untold damage to the entire body. The bottomline is that in Emphysema the body starts to falter of its own accord and many parts of the body go haywire. The things that give impetus to this disease could be excessive smoking and exposure to dust and smoke polluted air. They say prevention is better than cure; however, this is not always possible. So, the best resort is herbal treatment and the thing is that is an herbal treatment for this malady.

Garlic is known the world over for its medicinal propensities; though it tastes acrid. Make it a habit to include garlic in your staple diet and chew 4-5 cloves of it on a daily basis. Believe you me one month would suffice in resolving the symptoms of Emphysema in a month. However, remember to imbibe the juice of the chewed garlic cloves to get the optimum results.

West Nile Virus is a symptomless disease; however, if one is infected it can prove to be fatal. The virus is carried by mosquitoes and many humans can acquire it. The virus belongs to family Flaviviridae. Birds are more susceptible to this disease than humans; so there are strong chances of humans contracting this ailment. Medically the jargon for this disease is WNV. Usually people with a low immune body system are the ones who are vulnerable to this disease. Otherwise this disease is no serious threat to humans with a strong immune system. However, prevention is better than cure. There are certain herbal treatments for this ailment and they are certainly worth the while.

Cypress is a natural herbal treatment for WNV. It is native to the Americas; however, it can be found in East Asia as well. It is perhaps the only plant which does not allow any other to plant grow and thrive next to it. Incidentally, the juice of a few freshly plucked leaves twice daily would resolve the symptoms of a patient. However, it should be noted that this juice should not be given on an empty stomach. There would be no reaction though; however, the efficacy would be affected.

Pressure sores or bed sores (decubitus) are abrasions and sores with inflammation. They occur because of pressure caused to a specific part of the body; especially where the bone protrudes. These sore are rampant with disabled and bedridden people; as they are unable to change their position in bed without aid. They are curable ofcourse; however, only if detected in the benign stages. It should be noted that if they are detected late; the affected person’s life may be at stake. This is because bed sores hinder the supply of blood to the affected area. The most affected body part is the lower region (below the waist).

There is one potent herbal treatment for bed sores and that is Ginger. The juice of ginger is a natural antiseptic and it is capable of healing a bed sore; within a short time. The juice of Garlic clove is also a very effective herbal treatment for bed sores. You just need to clean the wound with the juice of these natural antiseptics.

As for home remedies; an attendant should be present with the patient. This is because the bed sore needs frequent cleansing and as a precautionary measure to avoid bed sores the patient’s posture needs to be changed every two hours.

The peeling of the skin is a temporary problem; though a pressing one. Other than infection; dry skin, over sweating and harsh weather could be the cause of the peeling of skin. If the skin is peeling off; then it would be replaced soon. However, certain precautionary measures should be taken; especially if it happens to be the skin of the face. Moreover, it is the most vulnerable part of the body; as most of it is exposed to the environment. Sun burn is also responsible for the peeling of the skin. The bottomline is that it is not a serious malady.

Cucumber is very good for the skin as a natural and herbal treatment; this because cucumber is rich in water content; so it soothes the skin, especially, for the facial skin. The cucumber should be grated and the juice squeezed out. This juice should be applied to the affected area. Another potent herbal remedy for the peeling of the skin is the application of fresh mint leaf juice in the nights. It has a propensity which rejuvenates the skin. The application of Honey, olive oil and a concoction of sandalwood powder turmeric are also very good for the skin.

Palpitation is very common throughout the world. In palpitations the heart beats at irregular intervals and makes an effort to beat. It makes the person aware that the heart is thumping in the rib cage as if to jump out. It is a disturbing problem; however, mot a serious one. The symptoms can be felt by the patient; as the heart beats abnormally. This being the case the pulse increases. A heart patient may also experience palpitations; however not necessarily. Anxiety is the main cause of palpitations. This ailment is common in young women who have just started menstruating. On the whole this ailment is treatable.

Grapes are considered to be a very potent herbal treatment for palpitations. This juice should be imbibed ever so frequently; as it rejuvenates the heart. Guava is another good herbal remedy for palpitations. Guavas are very good for the heart; especially the ripe ones. The eating of ripe guavas is good if palpitation is caused by nervousness. It is very effective if the reason for a palpating heart is anemia. The juice of snake gourd leaves has proven its worth in the treatment of heart palpitation. The extracted juice should be given twice daily (2 tsps) to the patient.

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.

Lips lack the ability to produce natural oils to lubricate themselves. However, the rest of the body parts do produce these essential oils. So, in unfavorable weather conditions the lips tend to get cracked or chapped. If you happen to be living in a place where it is very windy and cold; then you would know what is being said here. Cosmetics, such as lipsticks also give impetus to cracked or chapped lips. Even a lip gloss; does a lot of damage to the lips. The smoking of cigarettes is also one of the causes of getting chapped lips. The constant licking of the lips; also give rise to chapped lips.

Vitamin A plays a very vital role as far as skin care goes. The best herbal remedy for flawless skin and rosy lips is to make sure that Vitamin A in included in your staple diet. Fresh green vegetables are very rich in this Vitamin. You could make a juice of the following herbal ingredients – carrot and spinach, water cress and carrots, wheat germ oil and natural yeast. The juice of the aforementioned herbs would keep your lips; like lucky lips. For further protection of the lips you could apply rose water to your lips.

Canker sores are referred to those ulcers which appear in the mouth lining. They are excruciating and susceptible. Mouth sore are common due to canker sores. In medical terminology they are called Aphthous Stomatitis. Drinking and eating becomes a very painful effort. They occur in all age limits and are not contagious and can relapse after healing completely also. What causes these sores is still a topic of study; however, it is assumed that improper bowel movement is a major cause of canker sores. Others debate that these sores are caused by the deficiency of certain nutrients. However, that may be; canker sores are very- very troublesome.

However, there are some herbal and home remedies to cure canker sores. It is imperative that you rinse your mouth with juice frequently. Alum is also very effective in treating canker sores. Apply it twice daily to the affected area. It abates the pain and hastens healing; the same goes with baking powder; either in a paste form or powdered form. Gargling with grape fruit juice twice daily is also very effective for the herbal treatment of canker sores. The other herbal treatment for canker sores would cause the mouth lining to smart; however, it is a very effective herbal treatment. You would need to gargle twice daily with onion juice.

When there is disruption in the blood flow to the heart; the patient feels uncomfortable and pain is felt around the heart. This is due to the shrinking of the arteries. The other reasons for angina pain could be that the heart needs more supply of blood, blocking of an artery or the thickening of the heart muscles. All this puts pressure on the heart and on most occasions the heart cannot take the strain. This makes the heart to work harder than usual causing Angina pain. With certain precautions such an event could be avoided; or else it may prove fatal in the form of a stroke or a heart attack. It is a very common heart ailment and is classified as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).

However, there are some proven herbal remedies to treat this ailment. Everyone is familiar with the herb Asparagus. All you need to do is make a concoction of Honey and the juice of Asparagus. Though, you need to sure that the ratio does not exceed 2:1. Imbibing a teaspoon of this thrice daily for a month would give the patient the required relief.

Another home or herbal remedy for Angina is to grind 37 Gms of black pepper, 25 Gms of Rou Gui (Cassia bark, peel off the outer layer), 10 Gms of Gao Liang Jiang and 15 g of Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger). Grind it such that a fine powder comes forth. Imbibe it with cold wine and see the difference in a month.

Passion flower- Passiflora spp- Pasionaria - This herb treatment is in reducing anxiety. Further, it gives a sound sleep; without the fear of addiction.

Plantain- Plantago major (Llanten) - The pain caused by insect bites, abrasions and contagious diseases can be minimized by the use of Plantains. It is of great help in menstrual cramps and protects the liver too. It has antioxidant propensities as well.

Pomegranate – To fight prostate cancer; the juice of pomegranate is the best herbal treatment. It controls diarrhea and dysentery also.

Psyllium - Plantago Psyllum or Zaragatins- It is very good for a diabetic patient as it lowers the sugar level in the body.

Quince - Cydonis Vulgaris (Cydinia Membrillo) - Quince is capable in curing dysentery and other stomach related ailments like indigestion. It is considered to be a tonic for the brain and the heart.

Rose Hips (Rosa Blanda) – This herb is very efficacious in treating abrasion of any kind and increasing the blood circulation. It is helpful in treating a common cold and flu.

Rosemary - Rosemarinus Officinales (Romero) – it is very good for an upset stomach and headaches. Rosemary has anti ageing properties and is used as a preventive measure for cancer. This herb can also resolve liver disorders.