Too much exposure to cold weather especially; snow results in frost bite or hypothermia. In this ailment the body tends to loose heat, quicker than it can produce it. This illness requires immediate medical attention or else the end result could be drastic. Apart, form frost bite a person could get frostnip and chilblains also and they are equally fatal. Usually skiers, hikers and mountaineers are vulnerable to frost bite. Infants and senior citizens are particularly at risk due to over exposure. The body of an infant is supple; whereas the body of an elderly person is feeble. Both these situations make a person all the more defenseless.

Alcohol; which incidentally is derived from grain and wine is a very potent herbal treatment for frost bite. Alcohol actually means Ethanol. Certain herbs and sugars are fermented and the end result is Alcohol. It is a very good natural antiseptic and produces heat. Thus if it is applied on a frost bite; it would keep you away from getting that part of your from being amputated till the time you are able to get proper medical aid. If alcohol is mixed with black pepper; then it would be all the more affective. However, the application would remain the same.

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.

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.