Erectile dysfunction or impotency is on the rise amongst men these days; drug abuse, stress and too much of hectic activity are taking their toll and decreasing the libido amongst many young men. Impotency means the incapability of getting an erection or maintaining one. Decrease in the libido is understandable in ageing men; however, these days the environment and conditions are such that even younger men are becoming impotent; this condition is often hidden by men as they think that people would laugh at them. However, this is wrong and impotent men should shed all inhibitions and seek medical advice if they want to lead normal lives. The usage of aphrodisiacs is not advisable in a situation like this. Instead it is better to go in for side effect free herbal treatment. Impotency is better known as sexual impotency.

The herbal treatment for impotency is very simple. You would need to drink one teaspoonful of dry fig fruit with milk at bedtime for a month and the symptoms of impotency would be resolved. The regular eating of onions also helps in increasing the libido. Infact, onions should be included in the garnishing of salads and also in the staple diet. One month of the regular eating of onions would make you proud of your prowess.

Scurvy is a disease of the infants and the main cause of this disease is the deficiency of vitamin C. This disease is also known as infantile scurvy and scorbutus. The symptoms however, show only after 6 months or so. However, they are general weakness, anemia and the hemorrhage of the skin. The gums if the infant also become vulnerable in this disease. The disease is an aftermath of the absence of ascorbic acid in the infant’s staple diet. However, contemporarily it has been observed in adults; as a result of malnutrition. The foremost symptoms are the visible marks on the skin. These marks may turn to suppurating sores if unattended to. The inflicted person might get paralyzed also. Nevertheless, there are certain herbal remedies which have helped people.

Indian gooseberry and sugar are a very effective herbal treatment for scurvy. The powder of Indian gooseberry and sugar should be concocted and mixes thoroughly. One tsp of this concoction 4 times daily would fade the symptoms of scurvy in a month’s time. Indian gooseberry can be used with milk also for treating scurvy. The method is the same as with sugar and the dosage is also the same. Drink this four timed daily and relief would come in a month.

Galactorrhea is a disease when there is production of milk; when it is not natural. In its natural state; milk is produced in the final trimester of pregnancy. This is done by the Prolactin hormone; which is secreted by the pituitary glands present in the mammary glands of a female. If the level of the Prolactin increases for some reason then milk is produced when not required. This condition is known as Galactorrhea. Primarily it is an ailment of women; however men and children can also suffer from it. If the breasts are caressed more than required or if there is some malfunctioning of the pituitary glands then the result is Galactorrhea. However, there are some natural and herbal treatments for this disease.

Kochia fruit or Di Fu Zi is a very good natural and herbal treatment for Galactorrhea. However, it needs to be mixed with wine to show its efficacy. The powder of the fruit needs to be mixed with hot wine and then imbibed. However, it has to be made certain that the dosage does not exceed 10 Gms. The symptoms of Galactorrhea would fade away after profuse sweating. The dosage should be appropriate otherwise the treatment would result in a person getting drunk.

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.

The jargon for hives is urticaria. If this thing happens to you then you would scratch yourself into mental and nervous wreck. It appears all over the body in the form of protrusions. It appears in such profusion that you would become a very sore creature indeed. They are red in color and are inflamed. They may disappear on their own; however, only to appear elsewhere. Usually it is the affect of some thing which you have eaten or imbibed and once you have discovered the source; you would need to abstain from it altogether. Anybody could suffer from this skin dysfunction.

However, there are some home and herbal remedies for this ailment. Cold compress works at times to alleviate the itching and pain. Calamine lotion also gives a lot of relief in hives. Milk of magnesia is also a very effective treatment for urticaria. You need to apply this lotion to the affected area. It would give a lot of relief from the itching. The drinking of herbal tea like peppermint and passion flower tea is also very beneficial for treating hives. Cornstarch and baking soda bath is also a good remedy for hives. Mix half a cup each of them in bathing water and have a bath with it.

Usually a dark person craves for a fair complexion. Some have it in their genes and others get it due to hyperpigmentation. A dark person’s skin has more skin pigment Melanin; whereas a fair complexioned person has less. It is this Melanin; which makes all the difference. The skin could also become blotchy and full of blemishes; if there is too much Melanin in the skin. Medical science has come with a whole lot of chemical based fairness creams; however, they are not without side effects. The herbal way to lighten a dark skin is better than the chemical one.

A concoction of a tsp of milk (raw) 1 tsp of honey, ½ tsp of lime juice, ½ tsp of almond oil; makes an effective face pack. For a flawless skin this is of the best herbal cures. You could also make a face pack of oatmeal and yogurt; add this with tomato juice and apply it on you face. Leave it to dry for 20 mins and then wash it with Luke warm water and pat dry. Sliced raw potato; if placed on the blemishes would lighten them. However, it needs to be done atleast for a week. A mixture of turmeric powder and fresh milk cream is also very potent in lightening the skin.

Medically belching or burping is called eructation or ructus. It simply means that gas is released from the wrong end. A foul smell and a weird sound may accompany this happening. Belching is a very common occurrence and can happen to anyone and everyone. The main cause; however, is over eating and the excess air that is accumulated in the abdomen. However, the releasing of air is imperative.

It may transpire that belching may become a habit to many and in such an event the aforementioned causes is not the answer. They belch just to make sure that the succulent repast has been successfully digested. This gives them a sense of relief.

However, there are certain home remedies that could stop belching. Milk is one dairy product which aggravates belching; so it must be avoided. Further the intake of sugar also gives impetus to belching; so too much intake of sugars is also not good for a person who belches too much. There are some vegetables that also cause belching; the starch in them is the cause of belching. The starch is not digestible easily; leading to belching. Beans, lentils, cabbage, bananas, apricots, prunes and onions should be avoided anyhow as they are not digestible easily. These precautions are the advisable home remedies for belching.

This disease affects the brain in a severe way and people in the age group of 65 are the ones who suffer from it the most. Though; this is not strictly true. After a certain age a person tends to forget things very fast and this due to plaques and tangles in the brain. All these dysfunctions may lead to a slow and lingering death. Nature is the only answer to minimize the affects of this ailment. It should be made certain that such a person remains as close to nature as possible. Nature has a very soothing effect in the brain cells and this exactly what a person suffering from Alzheimer requires. This is Natures own herbal treatment. The aroma that comes from the various wild herbs is good to inhale by every human being as it is. Further while trekking you might discover some herb; which could be a potent herbal treatment for an ailment like Alzheimer.

Further the patient should be given mental succor at all times. The person’s diet should also be taken care of carefully. A Psychologist might prove to be helpful at times; however, it is not worth the while on most occasions. Nature’s treatment comes in most handy here. The fresh air of the woods in the mornings is the best herbal cure for Alzheimer. The person taking care of someone suffering from Alzheimer should make it certain that milk should be given to the person regularly. The person in question may haw and hum at first; however, the imbibing of milk is imperative.

When there is an enlargement in the thyroid glands; then a person is said to have Goitre. The position of the gland is such a place that it is visible from quite a distance. This is because it is situated just below the Adams apple. This ailment is also called ‘Derbyshire neck’ and the basic cause for this ailment is the deficiency of iodine in the body. It has been observed that women are affected more by this disease than men. Moreover, this ailment is inflammatory; so it quite embarrassing for a woman. However, the disease is not cancerous. So, all you ladies there do not get alarmed if you happen to have Goitre.

Nonetheless, there are some side effect free herbal and natural cures for treating Goitre. A gentle massage of Luke warm coconut oil is very beneficial for a Goitre patient. There are other herbs which are also considered very beneficial for Goitre patients. Some of them are Jatamansi, Brahmi, Guggulu and Punarnava. All the aforementioned treatments are of Eastern origin and they have proven their worth over many thousands of years. These herbs should be ground and dried preferably. Then they should be applied to the Goitre as a paste or imbibed with Luke warm milk. The many patients who have benefited from the treatment of these herbs would vouch for their efficacy. Goitre is not painful; however, it is very embarrassing. This being the case it is very repulsive to the onlooker. Women would be ignored by the opposite gender.

The arrival of a progeny is the result of proper functioning of the sexual organs of both the genders. If a person is unable to do this; then it called sterility. Though, it is more of a fantasy to most women. It plays on their minds that they are not capable of giving birth to a living child. The herbal treatment for male sterility is that a man should increase the intake of vitamin C; since it saves the sperm from oxidization. To increase the sperm count arginine is very essential. However, it should be consumed for at least three months. For normal fertility vitamin B12 is an absolute must. Further, Zinc should be added into the staple diet; as it gives impetus to the count of testosterone.

As, for female sterility eggplant cooked with milk and eaten by a woman suffering from such a disorder for a month would give the desired effects. Volcanic ash paste if applied to the abdomen and the private parts also gives good results. The powdered roots of the Banyan tree is a very good cure this problem in the female gender. The fleshy Jamun fruit and honey are also considered to be very efficacious in curing this ailment in women. The hips of a female play an all important part in successful procreating. So, a cold water hip bath would make a world of difference. Further, the ancient Indian Yoga also has various asans to help women in this phase of life. Vitamin C and E are also very essential for woman in such a stage.