Meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis and purulent meningitis. The disease chiefly affects the spinal cord and the brain of a person. If it attacks the spinal chord then it is called spinal meningitis. In this ailment the membranes tend to swell up; causing that part of the body to malfunction. If the infection is not bacterial then the condition is termed as aseptic meningitis. However, the common form of meningitis is the viral form or viral meningitis. It is contagious disease and the most dreaded form of meningitis is bacterial meningitis. It can prove fatal if not detested timely and attend to instantaneously.

Milk vetch or Astragalus is a very good herbal treatment for treating meningitis; as it rejuvenates your immune system. Tea made from the extracts of the root should be made and imbibed by the patient 4 times daily. Ten days of this would suffice in resolving the symptoms. Garlic (old) is another good herbal treatment for meningitis. The extract 350-450 Gms should be taken by the patient daily. This would purify the blood and improve the immune system. Beetroot juice is also a very potent treatment for improving the body resistance. This juice should be drunk atleast thrice daily to get the required relief from meningitis.

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.

The term Halitosis means foul/bad breath. This condition is all too common. It is sad but true that most people who suffer from bad breath are not even aware of it. Unless; ofcourse they are fervent smoochers. The other way out is to smell your own breath; by the simple procedure of cupping your hands and breathing out through you mouth. If you don’t like your own breath; then you can imagine what the person you are talking to would think of you. Halitosis is enough to make people shun you. The opposite sex is sure to remain far away you. However, there are some proven herbal remedies to combat Halitosis.

The usage of fenugreek is a very herbal remedy for Halitosis. Tea made of the seeds of this herb should be drunk on regular basis to ward off bad breath. Boil one litre of water with a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and imbibe it. Avocado is a very potent herbal remedy for Halitosis; as it tends to destroy all the bacteria of the intestines. Raw guava is also very effective in treating Halitosis. Guava has malic and oxalic; which destroy all the foul breath causing bacteria. All the aforementioned herbal treatments for Halitosis are proven and safe.

Lethargy could be defined as; the feeling of being tired always, alongside drowsiness. A person who is feeling lethargic would feel sluggish also. The bottomline is that the person concerned would become inactive. This would hamper productivity and productivity is everything in this material world today. Lethargy could be attributed to depression. Any ailment could also be the cause of lethargy. Too much drinking of alcohol or an overdose of any drug can also causes lethargy and depression simultaneously. Ofcourse, strenuous work would automatically cause lethargy. However, this is natural. Apart from this if a person is feeling lethargic; then it is a cause of worry.

There are some herbal treatments which have proven their worth in removing lethargy. One should make it a habit to imbibe tea of Basil leaves; when lethargy sets in. A mixture of grape juice and lime juice is also a proven herbal remedy to remove lethargy. If you are suffering from lethargy; then you should include fruits and fresh green vegetables in your staple diet. You should also make it a habit to drink atleast 8 glasses of water everyday. Junk food should be avoided at any cost. This is because they contain a lot of carbohydrates and fat; which worsens lethargy.

Uncaria tomentosa. Specie: Rubiaceae. Uña de Gato- This herb also has the potential to boost the immune system and so it can also be used for the treatment of AIDS. The medical science needs to study this herb.

Calamus – Acorus Calamus- A stroke usually damages the tissues of the brain. Calamus; gives impetus to the restoring of the brain tissues. Brain is that part of the body which once damaged; does not recuperate; however this herb has the capability to recuperate the brain tissues.

Calendula – Calendula Officinalis- Calendula is a blood cleanser and so relief from gastric disorders would be away from you by the usage this herbal treatment. Further, women suffering from menstrual disorders also befit form the use of this herb.

Castor oil- This oil is an herbal treatment for stomach disorders; especially constipation. In other words it is a very potent laxative.

Chamomile – Manzanilla - Chamomile tea is very well known as a sedative and being herbal it is not addictive. Moreover, it has anti-inflammatory capabilities. The uses of this herb are multiple. Apart from giving relief from pain it is a mild laxative also. Further, it gives relief from cramps also. Apart from normal cramps it gives relief from menstrual cramps.

The term Colitis refers to a digestive disorder and it is because of an inflammation of the large intestine. This ailment is rampant in the Eastern part of the world; as they seldom if ever use toilet paper. They use their hands for all purposes. This causes the bacteria to enter the system and spread gradually. It even transpires after a person has washed his/her hands with soap. The bacteria’s and viruses today have become immune to detergents as well. The situation can become chronic if the infection takes the form of an ulcer. If such an even transpires then the patient could have rectal bleeding also. In simple words it an ailment of the bowel. However, there are some sure shot herbal remedies for this malady. Other forms of medications would involve surgery; which obviously is not everyone’s cup of tea.

The herbal cures include an array of herbs; namely Chamomile, Marshmallow, Willow and Dandelion. They can be taken as a shake to mellow their slightly acrid taste. However, if they are taken with water without anything added; then they would be more potent. There are a score of other herbal treatments for Colitis; the herbs include Poppy Husk, Sanguisorba Root and Sumac Gallnut. Though, poppy husk can be intoxicating; however, it fives the requisite relief from the effects of Colitis. These herbal remedies have been used by scores of people thought-out the world and would vouch for their efficacy. You too can join this bandwagon by using these herbal remedies.

To define morning sickness; it would be very easy. It simply means the feeling to vomit every morning. This especially happens with pregnant women. This is a frequent in most women; however it is curable herbally. It is advised that every expecting lady should go in for herbal cure for morning sickness. This is because whatever the mother intakes would automatically effect the developing feotus. Morning sickness could transpire in all stages of pregnancy. The expecting mother should be very particular in what she intakes. As, it is entirely on the mother’s health; that the health of the feotus depends.

If the expecting mother drinks tea with ginger in the early mornings; then it would subside the morning sickness. A further herbal cure for morning sickness is to take a teaspoon of cider vinegar with water before going to sleep at night. The imbibing of lemon juice, mint juice and sugar syrup is also very beneficial to prevent morning sickness. The expecting mother should also make certain that she is never empty stomach. This however, does not mean that the expecting mother should eat too much of spicy and rich food. It is imperative that the food should be rich in protein and carbohydrates. The entire above mentioned are handy home remedies. However, the best natural remedy for morning sickness is to inhale a whole lot of fresh air. This helps to rejuvenate the entire body; thereby reducing morning sickness. Besides, fresh air is required by every human to live a healthy life.

This form of sickness can affect anybody and it is very common. Jetlag, especially affects people who have traversed by air. The symptoms are disturbance in the body metabolism, exhaustion, uneasiness in the legs and sporadic sleep or sleep disorders. However, there is an herbal cure for this and it is very effective too.

If you happen to be prone to jetlag then you can imbibe a few drops of rosemary oil to half a glass of water and after some time top it up with tea of vellary. The other most important thing which should be taken care is that plenty of water should be drink; as your body tends to loose its natural metabolism. It goes without saying that if the body metabolism goes haywire; then everything else goes haywire. The clothing which you wear should also be space giving. Another factor which is of prime importance is that, if you are suffering from jetlag; then it is imperative to get rid of your foot gear. Such advices would come in handy as a home or herbal remedy. The other home remedy for jetlag recuperation is to drink lemon juice with a tinge of salt in it. This would help in rejuvenating your body metabolism. There is nothing to fear about this ailment as it is all too common. Just a few precautions are what one needs to avoid and treat jetlag. The aforementioned herbal treatments are very efficacious; and this would be vouched by the people who have tried them.

Herbal medications come in an array of varieties. Chiefly, they are in liquid or capsule forms. The tablet form is also very effective; however, it slows down the recuperating procedure. However, that may be it is imperative that the herbs used are fresh. If it happens to be otherwise then the concerned herb would loose its potency. The efficacy of medication lies in the potency of the herb and if it is not there then the medication would be of no use. However, even if the medication does not work it would not give any side effect. The tincture made from herbs needs alcohol; however, nature has its own alcohol (mowha) and this is used in most herbal tinctures. Incidentally, the juice of freshly cut leaves of the Lantana plant is a very potent healer for cut and wounds. Besides it does not give the smarting effect that tincture of iodine gives. Palmetto is known for its bitter taste; however this bitter taste can be mellowed down by consuming it with tea or some juice.

Another potent tincture is goldenseal; however, this also tastes awful and needs to be imbibed with juice or tea. Coffee is not recommended at all as a blend with herbal tinctures. This is so because the caffeine in it does not agree with herbal tinctures. There is a herbal cure for practically every ailment. However, one should make a conscious effort to find the right source for apt guidance. Once you have found the right source of guidance; then it is very unlikely that you would go in for any other form of medication.