Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis
This is a very common disease seen in India and other developing countries. It primarily affects the lung through the bones, lymph nodes, intestine. Brain and other organs may also be affected.
Causes
This disease is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The infection is spread by patients of tuberculosis who discharge these bacteria in their sputum or nasal secretions during bouts of coughing or sneezing. Malnutrition can reduce the immunity of the individual and predispose him to this infection. People living in crowded areas with inadequate ventilation and sunshine are at high risk.
Sings & Symptoms
Continuous cough over prolonged periods
Pain in the chest
Fever
Coughing out blood
Lethargy
Weight loss
Herbal Medicines
Garlic (Lahsuna) is a very useful home remedy. Thirty grains of garlic are to be boiled with 150 ml. of milk + 50ml of water. When about 50ml remains, it should be filtered and twice given to patient.
The powder of amla should be given to patient in a dose of ½ teaspoon daily with water, one hour before meals or after meals.
Pippali (piper longum) is also very effective. One teaspoonful powder of it can be given three times a day mixed with honey.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Chavanprasa is a drug of choice. It can be given to any type of tuberculosis patient 5gm to 10gm twice daily with milk.
Drakhsasava 15-20ml with 15-20ml of water twice daily after meals.
Vasa-avleham/vasa-rishta also very useful.
Mahalaxmi Vilas Rasa is also commonly used by physicians. It should be taken under supervision as it contains gold.
Do's & Don'ts
All dry fruits especially grapes and almond oil are useful.
Milk and eggs should be given.
Curd and other sour things as banana, guava are best avoided.
Cow's milk and its products are useful.
Patient should take physical or mental rest.