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.

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.

Swine flu is also known as swine influenza. This disease affects the respiratory tract of pigs; however, the virus has a propensity to alter; so it infects humans easily. Incidentally, humans happen to be the weakest of all living things. The virus which causes this disease is known as H1N1virus and was first discovered in Mexico. High temperature, aching head and gastronomical disorders are all symptoms of swine flu. There are two antiviral agents who are affective in swine flu and one goes by the name of Zanamivir and the other by the name of Oseltamivir. People of all ages can be affected by this disease; especially those with a weak immune system.

However, nature has a cure for everything and there are certain herbs which are very effective in treating swine flu. The herbal treatment for swine flu can be done by the consumption of Tribhuvan-Kirti-Ras, Laxmi-Narayan-Ras, Chirayta, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Vishwa (Zinziber officinalis), Panchamrut-Parpati, Sitopaladi-Churna, Kutaj (Holarrhina antidysentrica), Dhatura (Dhatura fastiosa) and Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum).

All the above mentioned herbs are very good as an herbal treatment for swine flu. They can be taken in powder form or by boiling their leaves and drinking the water after straining it.

When there is an inflammation in the kidneys it is termed as Nephritis. This is a serious ailment and it can either be chronic or it can be acute. It mostly attacks children and youngsters. However, if it is not treated timely; the results could be fatal and death becomes inevitable. The symptoms are quite obvious in the form of pain in the lower back, yellowish urine and continual or frequent fever. The other obvious symptom is puffiness of the face. In some cases the joints of the legs may also swell. This because the kidney is not functioning properly as a filter of the body; resulting in impure blood. As a result of all this a person could get inflicted by uraemia.

There are certain proven herbal treatments for Nephritis. The foremost being the use of carrot juice; as, soon as the inflicted person gets up in the morning. He/she should be given carrot juice on an empty stomach. As, a further herbal treatment for Nephritis; the eating of banana is very good; as it is rich in carbohydrates and low in salt, sugar and protein. The consumption of 7 to 8 bananas would be very helpful to a person suffering from Nephritis.

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.

Acid reflux has become a common problem these days and more and more people are refraining from chemical medication. The answer is quite simple; chemical medication, on most occasions gives some sort of side effect or the other. The only alternative left here is natural or herbal cure. People are just about realizing the value of herbs for treating ailments naturally. Acid reflux could be the result of excessive alcohol consumption, active smoking or eating too much spicy food. However, at times it becomes inevitable to indulge in these things. The fist and most evident symptom of acid reflux is profuse sweating. This can be very embarrassing as it gives out a foul odor and people start to shun you. Nature has some herbs which give ample relief from acid reflux.

These herbs would need to be included in your staple diet; only then would they give the desired results. An herb which goes by the name of Chamomile is very effective in curing acid reflux. Fennel and Angelica root also give ample relief from acid reflux if they are included in ones staple diet. Besides Ginger; which is known for its acidic flavor, counter acts against acid reflux. On the other hand Lavender is well known for its fragrance and it of great help to neutralize the aftermath of acid reflux. Lavender could be used as talc or a deodorant. These are some of the herbs which give ample relief from acid reflux. People who have been suffering from acid reflux and have benefited from the aforementioned treatment would vouch for it.