In the old days, when you had a sore throat your first reaction was probably not to call out the doctor but to head for the kitchen cabinet. There you would find the honey jar, spoon a liberal portion into some boiling water, add the juice and rind of two or three lemons and sip the warming concoction slowly. Honey and lemon is one of the best known and best loved home remedies and is still used today as a basis for many of the most famous over-thecounter medicines and throat sweets.
Nowadays, however, new technology and increasingly sophisticated medical advances have all but banished the old-fashioned home remedy to the archives of history. Most are dismissed as 'old wives' tales' and yet many of these ancient remedies have been the subject of rigorous clinical trials. The humble garlic, for example, has probably been the subject of more scientific studies than any other herb. We now know it is excellent for thinning blood, lowering cholesterol levels and even curing the common cold, It is marketed as the new cure-all for myriad complaints.
Modern drugs can be life savers but they often have too many side effects to warrant their use for every little sniffle or tummy upset. Herbal remedies tend to heal without suppressing symptoms, and used in the correct dosage are perfectly safe and have no side effects, Herbs are easy to find and can be used in cooking or in salads. Some, which you can grow in your garden, can be ground up and used as inhalants or to perfume a bath. Others - which are more likely to be in your kitchen cupboard - can be added to cooking or made up into poultices and muscle rubs.
As the methods of testing the compounds contained in many natural remedies become more sophisticated, many cynics are beginning to sit up and take notice. And as more and more of our so-called 'wonder drugs' prove only to suppress symptoms rather than get to the root cause, it is little wonder that more and more people are now looking for a healthier option for everyday complaints. The beauty of home remedies is that they are accessible and easy to prepare. Many of the remedies contained in this section have been passed down through the generations by word of mouth - others have surpassed all expectations in clinical trials. Some you will remember from the old nursery rhymes. Remember when Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill fixed it with vinegar and brown paper? It may have sounded a strange remedy for a bad head, but in fact this used to be a remedy for headaches and migraine!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Usha Paana Chikitsa
Amazing! But True!!
6 glasses of water (1.5 liters). Without spending on medicines, tablets, injections, diagnosis, doctor's fees, etc., just by drinking pure water, the following diseases will be cured. You can never believe before practicing.
Let us see the list of diseases being cured by this therapy:-
Diseases cured by Drinking water:
1. Headache
2. Blood Pressure/Hyper Tension
3. Anemia (Blood Shortage)
4. Rheumatism (Pain in joints/ muscles)
5. General Paralysis
6. Obesity
7. Arthritis
8. Sinusitis
9. Tachycardia
10. Giddiness
11. Cough
12. Asthma
13. Bronchitis
14. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
15. Meningitis
16. Kidney stones
17. Urogenital diseases
18. Hyper acidity
19. Gastroenteritis
20. Dysentery
21. Rectal Piodapse
22. Constipation
23. Hostorthobics
24. Diabetes
25. Eye diseases
26. Ophthalmic Hemorrhage & Opthalmia (reddish eye)
27. Irregular Menstruation
28. Leukemia (white Blood)
29. Uterine cancer
30. Laryngitis
How to do this watertherapy?
1) Early morning after you get up from bed (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.50 litres of water i.e., 5 to 6 glasses. Better to pre-measure 1.50 litres of water. Let us all know that our ancestors termed this therapy as "Usha Paana Chikitsa". You may wash your face thereafter.
DON'T FORGET TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH THE NIGHT BEFORE
2) Here it is very essential to note that nothing else - neither drinks nor solid food of any sort - should be taken within one hour before or after drinking this 1.50 litres of water.
3) It is also to be strictly observed that no Alcoholic drinks should be taken the previous night.
4) If required, boiled or filtered water may be used for this purpose.
5) Is it possible to drink 1.50 litres of water at one time?
To begin with, one may find it difficult to drink 1.50 litres of water at one time, but one will get used to it gradually. Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first
and the balance two glasses after a gap of two minutes. Initially you may find the necessity to urinate 2 to 3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after sometime.
By research and experience, the following diseases are observed to be cured with this therapy within the indicated days as below:
* Constipation 1 day
* Acidity 2 days
* Diabetes 7 days
* BP & Hypertension 4 weeks
* Cancer 4 weeks
* Pulmonary TB 3 months
Note: It is advised that persons suffering from Arthritis or Rheumatism should practice this therapy thrice a day, i.e., morning, midday and night, 1 hours before meals - for one week; and twice a day subsequently till the disease is cured.
How does pure water act?
Consuming ordinary drinking water by the right method purifies human body. It renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as Haematopaises. That the mucousal folds of the colon and intestines are activated by this method, is an undisputed fact, just as the theory that fresh blood is produced by the mucousal fold. If the colon is cleaned then the nutrients of the food taken several times a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucousal folds they are turned into fresh blood. The blood is all-important in curing ailments and restoring health, and for this water should be consumed in a regular pattern. We make an earnest request that the above metho d should be read and practiced carefully.
Please share this message to your friends - it is a great service to humanity.
6 glasses of water (1.5 liters). Without spending on medicines, tablets, injections, diagnosis, doctor's fees, etc., just by drinking pure water, the following diseases will be cured. You can never believe before practicing.
Let us see the list of diseases being cured by this therapy:-
Diseases cured by Drinking water:
1. Headache
2. Blood Pressure/Hyper Tension
3. Anemia (Blood Shortage)
4. Rheumatism (Pain in joints/ muscles)
5. General Paralysis
6. Obesity
7. Arthritis
8. Sinusitis
9. Tachycardia
10. Giddiness
11. Cough
12. Asthma
13. Bronchitis
14. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
15. Meningitis
16. Kidney stones
17. Urogenital diseases
18. Hyper acidity
19. Gastroenteritis
20. Dysentery
21. Rectal Piodapse
22. Constipation
23. Hostorthobics
24. Diabetes
25. Eye diseases
26. Ophthalmic Hemorrhage & Opthalmia (reddish eye)
27. Irregular Menstruation
28. Leukemia (white Blood)
29. Uterine cancer
30. Laryngitis
How to do this watertherapy?
1) Early morning after you get up from bed (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.50 litres of water i.e., 5 to 6 glasses. Better to pre-measure 1.50 litres of water. Let us all know that our ancestors termed this therapy as "Usha Paana Chikitsa". You may wash your face thereafter.
DON'T FORGET TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH THE NIGHT BEFORE
2) Here it is very essential to note that nothing else - neither drinks nor solid food of any sort - should be taken within one hour before or after drinking this 1.50 litres of water.
3) It is also to be strictly observed that no Alcoholic drinks should be taken the previous night.
4) If required, boiled or filtered water may be used for this purpose.
5) Is it possible to drink 1.50 litres of water at one time?
To begin with, one may find it difficult to drink 1.50 litres of water at one time, but one will get used to it gradually. Initially, while practicing you may drink four glasses first
and the balance two glasses after a gap of two minutes. Initially you may find the necessity to urinate 2 to 3 times within an hour, but it will become normal after sometime.
By research and experience, the following diseases are observed to be cured with this therapy within the indicated days as below:
* Constipation 1 day
* Acidity 2 days
* Diabetes 7 days
* BP & Hypertension 4 weeks
* Cancer 4 weeks
* Pulmonary TB 3 months
Note: It is advised that persons suffering from Arthritis or Rheumatism should practice this therapy thrice a day, i.e., morning, midday and night, 1 hours before meals - for one week; and twice a day subsequently till the disease is cured.
How does pure water act?
Consuming ordinary drinking water by the right method purifies human body. It renders the colon more effective by forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as Haematopaises. That the mucousal folds of the colon and intestines are activated by this method, is an undisputed fact, just as the theory that fresh blood is produced by the mucousal fold. If the colon is cleaned then the nutrients of the food taken several times a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucousal folds they are turned into fresh blood. The blood is all-important in curing ailments and restoring health, and for this water should be consumed in a regular pattern. We make an earnest request that the above metho d should be read and practiced carefully.
Please share this message to your friends - it is a great service to humanity.
Acne and Pimples
Acne is a very common problem affecting teenagers. It is a skin complaint in which spots, blackheads and pimples appear on the face, neck and body.
*Healing Hints
Wash frequently with soap and water.
Do not prick or squeeze the pimples with bare fingers.
Use a special blackhead-extractor.
Avoid excessive fatty & oily food stuff.
Sandalwood,. turmeric, aloe, and neem are the best home remedies.
*Causes
At the root of the problem are the sebaceous glands, which secrete an oily fluid known as sebum. During teenage, the hormonal changes taking place stimulate these glands to produce larger quantities of sebum than before, thus making the skin greasier.
The problem erupts if the exit to the gland (in the hair follicle) becomes blocked. The sebum begins to "back-up" in the gland, causing it to swell slightly, and this plug at exit may turn black on contact with air, so causing a blackhead. This is not due to dirt but is due to a chemical process known as Oxidation. If bacteria and sebum are trapped inside the gland by the plug, the tissues become inflamed and form a pimple.
*Herbal Medicines
1.The paste made of Jeera (cumin seeds) applied over the pimples gives relief. For a single application, 5gm of Jeera is sufficient to prepare the paste. After one hour, the application can be removed.
2. The paste of 5gm each of red sandalwood (Rakta Chandan) and turmeric made with milk is a very efficacious local application.
3. Cumin seeds popularly known as ajwain are also useful in this condition. Prepare the paste of 5gm ajwain, duly adding required quantity of water and apply on the face.
4. Kumari pulp (known as Aloe vera) should be taken internally. Extracted juice of Aloe vera (half a cup) should be taken internally twice a day.
5. Fresh juice of tender tulsi leaves (Ocimum basilicum) is to be applied externally daily.
6. The paste of jatiphal (nutmeg) made with water is also very useful.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Kumkumadi Lepam, an ointment for application over the face, after duly washing the face can be used daily until pimples disappear.
2. Some herbal blood purifying drugs may also be taken for better results. Saribadyasava 15 to 30ml taken after meals with equal quantity of water, twice a day helps in the cure of acne vulgaris.
3. RS Forte syrup (DAP) is a good oral liquid for this condition. 20ml of syrup well mixed with 20ml of cold water should be taken orally twice a day for 40 days for good results.
4. Skinelle tablets (Charak Pharma) taken orally along with Skinelle ointment applied externally produce very good results in just two weeks.
5. Acnenil capsules (Uttam Pharma) in the dose of one capsule thrice daily after meals for a fortnight is a useful home remedy for acne.
6. Jeevan Amrit (Neem oil) capsules taken once daily on an empty stomach help in curing acne and blackheads.
7. Rasana Forte capsules (Shilpa Chem), an extract of garlic should be taken orally twice daily for 20 to 30 days.
8. Trifala churna taken 5 to 10 gm daily helps in purifying the blood thus helping in the cure of acne.
9. Clean-N-Clear syrup (Dabur) should be taken 1 teaspoonful thrice daily after meals for a month.
*Do's & Don'ts
1. Constipation, if presem should be tackled effectively. For this 5gm/ 1 tsp of Swadista Virechana Churna should be taken at bed time along with a glass of water. This ensures safe bowel movement.
2. Associated dandruff should be treated.
*Healing Hints
Wash frequently with soap and water.
Do not prick or squeeze the pimples with bare fingers.
Use a special blackhead-extractor.
Avoid excessive fatty & oily food stuff.
Sandalwood,. turmeric, aloe, and neem are the best home remedies.
*Causes
At the root of the problem are the sebaceous glands, which secrete an oily fluid known as sebum. During teenage, the hormonal changes taking place stimulate these glands to produce larger quantities of sebum than before, thus making the skin greasier.
The problem erupts if the exit to the gland (in the hair follicle) becomes blocked. The sebum begins to "back-up" in the gland, causing it to swell slightly, and this plug at exit may turn black on contact with air, so causing a blackhead. This is not due to dirt but is due to a chemical process known as Oxidation. If bacteria and sebum are trapped inside the gland by the plug, the tissues become inflamed and form a pimple.
*Herbal Medicines
1.The paste made of Jeera (cumin seeds) applied over the pimples gives relief. For a single application, 5gm of Jeera is sufficient to prepare the paste. After one hour, the application can be removed.
2. The paste of 5gm each of red sandalwood (Rakta Chandan) and turmeric made with milk is a very efficacious local application.
3. Cumin seeds popularly known as ajwain are also useful in this condition. Prepare the paste of 5gm ajwain, duly adding required quantity of water and apply on the face.
4. Kumari pulp (known as Aloe vera) should be taken internally. Extracted juice of Aloe vera (half a cup) should be taken internally twice a day.
5. Fresh juice of tender tulsi leaves (Ocimum basilicum) is to be applied externally daily.
6. The paste of jatiphal (nutmeg) made with water is also very useful.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Kumkumadi Lepam, an ointment for application over the face, after duly washing the face can be used daily until pimples disappear.
2. Some herbal blood purifying drugs may also be taken for better results. Saribadyasava 15 to 30ml taken after meals with equal quantity of water, twice a day helps in the cure of acne vulgaris.
3. RS Forte syrup (DAP) is a good oral liquid for this condition. 20ml of syrup well mixed with 20ml of cold water should be taken orally twice a day for 40 days for good results.
4. Skinelle tablets (Charak Pharma) taken orally along with Skinelle ointment applied externally produce very good results in just two weeks.
5. Acnenil capsules (Uttam Pharma) in the dose of one capsule thrice daily after meals for a fortnight is a useful home remedy for acne.
6. Jeevan Amrit (Neem oil) capsules taken once daily on an empty stomach help in curing acne and blackheads.
7. Rasana Forte capsules (Shilpa Chem), an extract of garlic should be taken orally twice daily for 20 to 30 days.
8. Trifala churna taken 5 to 10 gm daily helps in purifying the blood thus helping in the cure of acne.
9. Clean-N-Clear syrup (Dabur) should be taken 1 teaspoonful thrice daily after meals for a month.
*Do's & Don'ts
1. Constipation, if presem should be tackled effectively. For this 5gm/ 1 tsp of Swadista Virechana Churna should be taken at bed time along with a glass of water. This ensures safe bowel movement.
2. Associated dandruff should be treated.
Aids/Hiv Positive
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, popularly known as 'AIDS', is one of the unforgettable diseases of the 20th century, the black shadows of which may continue into the 21st century also. "Acquired" refers to any condition that is not present at birth. "Immuno Deficiency" means the body's immune (defence) system which is not working efficiently. And 'syndrome' refers to the fact that it includes a group or a range of symptoms and signs. This deficiency is a late consequence of infection by the human immuno deficiency virus (HIV).
*Hints
Follow safe sex practices.
Avoid blood transfusions as far as possible. Insist on disposable syringes & needles while taking injections.
*Causes
High-risk activities that are able to transmit HIV from one person to another include sexual contact - especially unprotected vaginal and anal intercourse and sharing needles and syringes.
However, HIV is not transmitted by insect bites, nor through kissing, coughing, sneezing or sharing a toilet!
*Signs & Symptoms
There are many opportunistic infections which may infect the individual and symptoms and signs manifest depending on the system or systems involved and the symptoms are varied and numerous. They include fevers, sweats, cough, diarrhoea, herpes infection, dry itchy skin etc.
*Herbal Medicines
Persons with AIDS or HIV + can expect progress in therapy in the near future.
However some antiviral herbs, which strengthen the inner defence system of the body are given below.
*Herbal Remedies
Daily intake of some herbs for very long periods, may be helpful for some HlV+ people in slowing down the onset of AIDS, just like AZT, a costly drug. These wonder home remedies are two holy plants tulsi, bilva (bael fruit) and one common bulb popularly known as the "heal-all" bulb i.e., garlic. All these are well known antiviral agents and rejuvenatives.
1. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum): A tsf of juice extracted from tender leaves should be taken daily on empty stomach early in the morning. This strengthens the entire respiratory system, generally targeted by HIV.
2. Bel fruit (Aegle marmelos): Specially found in holy places like temples, the fruits are highly useful especially the half-ripe fruit. The fruit pulp should be dried and powdered. 1 tsf of the powder along with some water should be taken after meals. This protects the digestive system from invasion by HIV.
3. Garlic (Lahsun) (Allium sativum): One piece of a garlic bulb should be taken and the outer layers and inner pedicel removed. It should then be crushed and added to a glass of pure milk. The milk should be boiled on moderate fire till the milk is reduced to ¼ glass. This should be taken with little bit of sugar at bed time daily. This is a wonder rejuvenative and builds up the body mass and weight and is a good antiviral.
*Hints
Follow safe sex practices.
Avoid blood transfusions as far as possible. Insist on disposable syringes & needles while taking injections.
*Causes
High-risk activities that are able to transmit HIV from one person to another include sexual contact - especially unprotected vaginal and anal intercourse and sharing needles and syringes.
However, HIV is not transmitted by insect bites, nor through kissing, coughing, sneezing or sharing a toilet!
*Signs & Symptoms
There are many opportunistic infections which may infect the individual and symptoms and signs manifest depending on the system or systems involved and the symptoms are varied and numerous. They include fevers, sweats, cough, diarrhoea, herpes infection, dry itchy skin etc.
*Herbal Medicines
Persons with AIDS or HIV + can expect progress in therapy in the near future.
However some antiviral herbs, which strengthen the inner defence system of the body are given below.
*Herbal Remedies
Daily intake of some herbs for very long periods, may be helpful for some HlV+ people in slowing down the onset of AIDS, just like AZT, a costly drug. These wonder home remedies are two holy plants tulsi, bilva (bael fruit) and one common bulb popularly known as the "heal-all" bulb i.e., garlic. All these are well known antiviral agents and rejuvenatives.
1. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum): A tsf of juice extracted from tender leaves should be taken daily on empty stomach early in the morning. This strengthens the entire respiratory system, generally targeted by HIV.
2. Bel fruit (Aegle marmelos): Specially found in holy places like temples, the fruits are highly useful especially the half-ripe fruit. The fruit pulp should be dried and powdered. 1 tsf of the powder along with some water should be taken after meals. This protects the digestive system from invasion by HIV.
3. Garlic (Lahsun) (Allium sativum): One piece of a garlic bulb should be taken and the outer layers and inner pedicel removed. It should then be crushed and added to a glass of pure milk. The milk should be boiled on moderate fire till the milk is reduced to ¼ glass. This should be taken with little bit of sugar at bed time daily. This is a wonder rejuvenative and builds up the body mass and weight and is a good antiviral.
Anaemia.
Actually, "anaemia" means "without blood", but it is generally used to describe people who do not have enough healthy red blood cells in their blood stream. There are many types of anaemia, but in India, mostly in women, the cause of anaemia is commonly iron deficiency and almost 20% of Indian women suffer from it.
*Causes
Bleeding such as heavy periods in women is the main cause. The condition may also be due to the excessive destruction of red blood cells so that the bone marrow cannot produce enough to replace those that are lost. Another cause could be insufficient production of RBCs due to a number of factors.
Iron deficiency anaemia is caused by a shortage of iron, a vital component for RBC production. Vitamin deficiency anaemia and pernicious anaemia are both forms of anaemia in which there is inadequate supply of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
*Signs & Symptoms
Anaemics feel particularly tired because the body is not getting enough oxygen for its routine needs. The skin tends to lose its healthy bloom, and the face becomes pale. If the condition becomes severe, the person will also be short of breath and the ankles may swell.
*Herbal Medicines.
Adjusting diet is the correct remedy. Eat a nutritious and well balanced diet. Meat, especially kidney and liver and all dairy products are rich in Iron and Vitamin B12 Folic acid is found in green vegetables.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Punarnava Mandoora, ready made Ayurvedic pills are to be given orally, 1 pill twice a day with a glass of milk. It improves blood condition by increasing haemoglobin levels and thereby RBC count. It is effective even in conditions of oedema due to anaemia.
2. Lohasavam is an oral liquid containing iron and other essential factors required for proper production of RBC. 15ml of the tonic should be mixed with 15ml of lukewarm water and consumed twice a day after meals.
3. Raktda tablet (Maharishi Ayurved) one tablet once or twice daily for 6 weeks is very useful in anaemia.
4. Navayas Loh 120mg taken twice daily is a very good Ayurvedic preparation.
5. Triphala powder ½ to 1 teaspoonful twice a day is also very good.
*Do's & Don'ts
Diet
Sour things, like curd and fried items should be avoided as far as possible. Green vegetables are rich in iron and folic acid and as such these should be taken in plenty. Til seeds and jaggery should be taken regularly as these are rich in iron.
If constipation occurs, Triphalachurna in a dose of 5 grams should be taken with lukewarm water at bed time.
All these measures, if taken properly, can successfully treat mild to moderate anaemia at home itself.
*Causes
Bleeding such as heavy periods in women is the main cause. The condition may also be due to the excessive destruction of red blood cells so that the bone marrow cannot produce enough to replace those that are lost. Another cause could be insufficient production of RBCs due to a number of factors.
Iron deficiency anaemia is caused by a shortage of iron, a vital component for RBC production. Vitamin deficiency anaemia and pernicious anaemia are both forms of anaemia in which there is inadequate supply of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
*Signs & Symptoms
Anaemics feel particularly tired because the body is not getting enough oxygen for its routine needs. The skin tends to lose its healthy bloom, and the face becomes pale. If the condition becomes severe, the person will also be short of breath and the ankles may swell.
*Herbal Medicines.
Adjusting diet is the correct remedy. Eat a nutritious and well balanced diet. Meat, especially kidney and liver and all dairy products are rich in Iron and Vitamin B12 Folic acid is found in green vegetables.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Punarnava Mandoora, ready made Ayurvedic pills are to be given orally, 1 pill twice a day with a glass of milk. It improves blood condition by increasing haemoglobin levels and thereby RBC count. It is effective even in conditions of oedema due to anaemia.
2. Lohasavam is an oral liquid containing iron and other essential factors required for proper production of RBC. 15ml of the tonic should be mixed with 15ml of lukewarm water and consumed twice a day after meals.
3. Raktda tablet (Maharishi Ayurved) one tablet once or twice daily for 6 weeks is very useful in anaemia.
4. Navayas Loh 120mg taken twice daily is a very good Ayurvedic preparation.
5. Triphala powder ½ to 1 teaspoonful twice a day is also very good.
*Do's & Don'ts
Diet
Sour things, like curd and fried items should be avoided as far as possible. Green vegetables are rich in iron and folic acid and as such these should be taken in plenty. Til seeds and jaggery should be taken regularly as these are rich in iron.
If constipation occurs, Triphalachurna in a dose of 5 grams should be taken with lukewarm water at bed time.
All these measures, if taken properly, can successfully treat mild to moderate anaemia at home itself.
Arthritis
The term 'Arthritis' refers to at least 25 different diseases, the most common being rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gouty arthritis. All these are characterised by inflammation in one or more joints.
*Causes
Mostly unknown. In some cases, it follows the stress of sprains, infections and joint injuries. Some researchers suggest the patient's inability to produce endorphins or naturally produced pain-killers, as a cause.
*Signs & Symptoms
Inflammation of the joint, swelling, pain and loss of function. Usually if the left knee is affected, the right knee is also affected, though in a different degree.
Sometimes associated with fever.
Usually reappears at exposure to cold.
*Herbal Medicines
1. 10 gm of dry ginger powder (sonth) well mixed with 15ml castor oil may be taken internally for relief from painful joints for 40 days continuously.
2. A confection of garlic and til oil (2 cloves + 30ml oil) may be taken internally and the oil boiled with garlic may be applied over the painful joints for relief.
3. Heated papaya or nirgundi or castor leaves may be applied over the painful areas. Also onion juice with mustard oil may be applied on the affected joints.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Simhanada Guggulu: It is available in the pill form 2 pills i.e., 500mg twice a day with lukewarm water should be taken for 40 days for sustained relief. (Since this contains castor-oil, it may in rare cases cause loose motions, which can be controlled by reducing the dose from 2 pills to 1 pill).
2. Maha Rasnadi Kada, an oral liquid should be taken along with the above said pills, in the dosage schedule of 20ml with equal quantity of lukewarm water twice a day.
3. Mahayograj guggulu can be given with good results. In winters two tablets 3 to 4 times a day and in summers two tablets 2 times a day with warm water or warm milk.
4. Mahanarayan Tailam is used for massage.
5. Brihat Vat Chintamani Ras is a drug of choice given in the dose of 125mg to 250mg twice or thrice daily.
*Causes
Mostly unknown. In some cases, it follows the stress of sprains, infections and joint injuries. Some researchers suggest the patient's inability to produce endorphins or naturally produced pain-killers, as a cause.
*Signs & Symptoms
Inflammation of the joint, swelling, pain and loss of function. Usually if the left knee is affected, the right knee is also affected, though in a different degree.
Sometimes associated with fever.
Usually reappears at exposure to cold.
*Herbal Medicines
1. 10 gm of dry ginger powder (sonth) well mixed with 15ml castor oil may be taken internally for relief from painful joints for 40 days continuously.
2. A confection of garlic and til oil (2 cloves + 30ml oil) may be taken internally and the oil boiled with garlic may be applied over the painful joints for relief.
3. Heated papaya or nirgundi or castor leaves may be applied over the painful areas. Also onion juice with mustard oil may be applied on the affected joints.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Simhanada Guggulu: It is available in the pill form 2 pills i.e., 500mg twice a day with lukewarm water should be taken for 40 days for sustained relief. (Since this contains castor-oil, it may in rare cases cause loose motions, which can be controlled by reducing the dose from 2 pills to 1 pill).
2. Maha Rasnadi Kada, an oral liquid should be taken along with the above said pills, in the dosage schedule of 20ml with equal quantity of lukewarm water twice a day.
3. Mahayograj guggulu can be given with good results. In winters two tablets 3 to 4 times a day and in summers two tablets 2 times a day with warm water or warm milk.
4. Mahanarayan Tailam is used for massage.
5. Brihat Vat Chintamani Ras is a drug of choice given in the dose of 125mg to 250mg twice or thrice daily.
Asthma.
Asthma is one of the most prevalent health complaints. It is a condition wherein the patient has repeated attacks of wheezing, which usually clear up completely with medical treatment. Attacks produce a variety of disabilities from mild distress to severe incapacity.
Asthma can develop at any time in life but mostly starts in childhood.
*Asthmatic Triggers
*First attack is usually set off by a lung infection.
*Subsequent attacks are brought about by similar infections as even an ordinary cold.
*Allergies. Drugs which the patient is allergic to may set off an attack.
*Exercise.
*Emotional trauma like anger, sorrow etc.
*Sudden fluctuations in weather and temperature.
*Causes
#In asthmatics, the bronchial tube muscles which take air to the airspaces in the lungs become narrow due to contraction, and air cannot move freely in or out of the lungs.
#Bronchial tubes also produce more mucous than usual thereby further reducing air movement.
*Sings & Symptoms
#Wheezing is a characteristic symptom of asthma.
#Cough sometimes accompanies.
#Pulse rate rises.
#Inability to speak due to breathlessness.
#Typical difficulty in breathing out rather than breathing in.
*Herbal Medicines
NOTE: Asthma home remedies are found useful in mild attacks. However, in severe attacks, medical intervention or hospitalization may be necessary.
1. The juice of one clove of garlic (after removing the outer layer) is mixed with a tsp of honey and taken twice a day, to dilate the contracted bronchial tubes.
CAUTION: Patients of ulcers and bleeding disorders should abstain from the above remedy.
1. ½ tsp of hing (asafoetida) 50ml of sesame oil and a pinch of camphor are mixed and applied on the chest to relieve congestion and uneasiness.
2. 1 tsp full each of:
(a) green ginger juice (b) betel leaf juice, and (c) juice of one clove of garlic are mixed and taken thrice a day, 1 tsp each time.
3. Some camphor (karpur) and hing (asafoetida) are mixed well and pills of pea size are made. 1- 2 pills taken with some hot water, 3 to 4 times a day, give relief.
4. Tulsi leaves' juice with honey is also beneficial. 1 tsp of tulsi juice & 1 tsp of honey should be taken 3 times a day.
5. Onion juice also can be taken similarly.
6. Pipal, amla and sonth are taken in equal quantities crushed in the form of churana and taken with honey, mishri (sugar candy) and ghee give good results in mild attacks.
7. Gur mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief. 8. The powder of pipal taken along with sendha namak (rock salt) and mixed with the juice of ginger gives results in 7 days.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Sitopaladi choornam: 5gm (1 tsp) of powder mixed with 2 tsp of honey, should be taken twice a day. (To be avoided by diabetics)
2. Vasa Kantakari Lehyam: 2 tsp of this semi-solid preparation may be taken followed by some warm milk.
3. Dab-Dama, liquid (Dabur) taken in the dose of 6 to 18 drops depending upon age and severity of disease along with water gives very good results.
4. Chavanaprasa is a rich source of vitamin C and is used as a tonic especially for bronchial asthma in a dose of 5-10gm with milk at bed time.
5. Agastya rasayana is usually given to people who are asthmatics with constipation, sneezing, blocking of nostrils and congestion of throat. Doses are same as above.
Care should be taken to see that the normal appetite is maintained.
*Do's & Don'ts
AVOID:
1. All Cold items: Ice cream, yoghurt, butter milk, cold drinks, lemon etc.
2. Allergy-triggering factors known to the patient.
3. Eggs, guava, cucumber.
4. Sleeping during the day.
5. Use garlic, hing, tea, warm water in plenty.
6. Take hot water bath only.
7. Protect the body with warm clothing in chilly weather.
Asthma can develop at any time in life but mostly starts in childhood.
*Asthmatic Triggers
*First attack is usually set off by a lung infection.
*Subsequent attacks are brought about by similar infections as even an ordinary cold.
*Allergies. Drugs which the patient is allergic to may set off an attack.
*Exercise.
*Emotional trauma like anger, sorrow etc.
*Sudden fluctuations in weather and temperature.
*Causes
#In asthmatics, the bronchial tube muscles which take air to the airspaces in the lungs become narrow due to contraction, and air cannot move freely in or out of the lungs.
#Bronchial tubes also produce more mucous than usual thereby further reducing air movement.
*Sings & Symptoms
#Wheezing is a characteristic symptom of asthma.
#Cough sometimes accompanies.
#Pulse rate rises.
#Inability to speak due to breathlessness.
#Typical difficulty in breathing out rather than breathing in.
*Herbal Medicines
NOTE: Asthma home remedies are found useful in mild attacks. However, in severe attacks, medical intervention or hospitalization may be necessary.
1. The juice of one clove of garlic (after removing the outer layer) is mixed with a tsp of honey and taken twice a day, to dilate the contracted bronchial tubes.
CAUTION: Patients of ulcers and bleeding disorders should abstain from the above remedy.
1. ½ tsp of hing (asafoetida) 50ml of sesame oil and a pinch of camphor are mixed and applied on the chest to relieve congestion and uneasiness.
2. 1 tsp full each of:
(a) green ginger juice (b) betel leaf juice, and (c) juice of one clove of garlic are mixed and taken thrice a day, 1 tsp each time.
3. Some camphor (karpur) and hing (asafoetida) are mixed well and pills of pea size are made. 1- 2 pills taken with some hot water, 3 to 4 times a day, give relief.
4. Tulsi leaves' juice with honey is also beneficial. 1 tsp of tulsi juice & 1 tsp of honey should be taken 3 times a day.
5. Onion juice also can be taken similarly.
6. Pipal, amla and sonth are taken in equal quantities crushed in the form of churana and taken with honey, mishri (sugar candy) and ghee give good results in mild attacks.
7. Gur mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief. 8. The powder of pipal taken along with sendha namak (rock salt) and mixed with the juice of ginger gives results in 7 days.
*Ayurvedic Remedies
1. Sitopaladi choornam: 5gm (1 tsp) of powder mixed with 2 tsp of honey, should be taken twice a day. (To be avoided by diabetics)
2. Vasa Kantakari Lehyam: 2 tsp of this semi-solid preparation may be taken followed by some warm milk.
3. Dab-Dama, liquid (Dabur) taken in the dose of 6 to 18 drops depending upon age and severity of disease along with water gives very good results.
4. Chavanaprasa is a rich source of vitamin C and is used as a tonic especially for bronchial asthma in a dose of 5-10gm with milk at bed time.
5. Agastya rasayana is usually given to people who are asthmatics with constipation, sneezing, blocking of nostrils and congestion of throat. Doses are same as above.
Care should be taken to see that the normal appetite is maintained.
*Do's & Don'ts
AVOID:
1. All Cold items: Ice cream, yoghurt, butter milk, cold drinks, lemon etc.
2. Allergy-triggering factors known to the patient.
3. Eggs, guava, cucumber.
4. Sleeping during the day.
5. Use garlic, hing, tea, warm water in plenty.
6. Take hot water bath only.
7. Protect the body with warm clothing in chilly weather.
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