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Home Remedy for Migraine

Causes & Symptoms of Migraine
 
Migraine is the name given to severe headaches, normally lasting from 4 to 72 hours. It is mainly felt s pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. During migraine, there is contraction or dilation of the blood vessels. Some of the factors that can trigger a migraine attack anxiety, stress, lack of food or sleep, exposure to light and hormonal changes (in women). In women, menstruation can also result in migraine. The symptoms of migraine are pain on one side of the head, a short period of depression, irritability and loss of appetite, pounding pain, nausea and vomiting as well as numbness or weakness in an arm or leg or on one side of the face. This severe headache can, however, be cured, naturally using home remedies. Read onto know some of the natural ways of treating migraine.

Home Remedy For Migraine

Migraine can be treated effectively with the help of fresh grape juice. Grind grapes to extract the juice. Consume the juice in the concentrated form, without adding water.

Increase the intake of niacin (vitamin B3), as it has been found to be helpful in alleviating migraine pain. Some of the foods rich in niacin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver and fish.

Cabbage leaves are helpful in relieving the pain of a migraine headache. Squash cabbage leaves and place them in a cloth. Place the cloth on your forehead for sometime. Once the cabbage leaves become dry, remove the cloth and make a fresh one.

Lemon peel is helpful in solving migraine headache. Grind lemon peel to form a paste and apply it on the forehead. Let it dry and then rinse off with cool water.

A mixture of carrot juice, either with spinach, beet or cucumber juice, works effectively in curing migraine. Combine 300 ml of carrot juice with 200 ml of any other juice and drink it.

You can also mix 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices, with 300 ml of carrot juice and drink it on a regular basis.

Massaging the forehead with primrose oil is beneficial in curing migraine. It works as an excellent anti-inflammatory agent, preventing any kind of constriction in the blood vessels.

Include garlic in your diet. Either chew a piece of garlic in the raw form or mix it with other food items.

Another effective method would be to have chamomile tea. This is effective in reducing the occurrence of migraine.

Taking lukewarm water enema is effective. It cleanses the bowels, thereby removing the toxins from the body and helping prevent migraine.

Take some sandalwood powder and add a few drops of water to it, so as to form a paste. Apply this paste on the forehead and let it dry. Once dry, rub it off by hand and wash it.

It is advisable to avoid direct sunlight; smoking and drinking alcohol, as all these can aggravate migraine.

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Home Remedy for Morning Sickness

Causes & Symptoms of Morning Sickness
 
The feeling of nausea, which might result in vomiting, experienced during the period of pregnancy is called morning sickness. Almost 50 to 80 percent of the pregnant women face this problem during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, in some women, it can last till the third trimester as well. Though it can occur at any time of the day, morning sickness is usually more prevalent in the morning hours. Some of the main causes of morning sickness are chemical changes in the body, hormonal changes or hormonal imbalance, sensitive gastrointestinal tract, vitamin B deficiency and strong odors. The best way to deal with morning sickness would be to resort to the natural ways. In the following lines, we provide some home remedies for treating or curing morning sickness.

Home Remedy For Morning Sickness

The best way to deal with morning sickness would be to have a cup of ginger tea, early in the morning.

Mix a tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar and honey, in a glass of cool water. It is an effective way to cure morning sickness.

It is advisable to have 6 small meals in a day, instead of 3 large ones. This might reduce the effect of morning sickness.

Mix a teaspoon of limejuice, mint juice and sugar. Have this decoction three times a day. It is a good way to deal with morning sickness.

Avoid having fried items as well as fatty and spicy foods.

Take some wheat germ and dissolve it in warm milk. Have it every hour. This will prove to be effective in curing morning sickness.

Consume a high protein snack before going to bed. This is a good way to resolve morning sickness.

Extract the juice of 20 to 25 curry leaves. Thereafter, add 2 tsp of fresh limejuice and 1 tsp of honey to it. Intake this mixture 3-4 times in a day.

Mix 1/2 tsp ginger juice, 1 tsp fresh limejuice, 1 tsp mint juice and 1 tsp honey. Have this mixture 3-4 times a day.

Put 3 drops of lavender oil and 1 drop of peppermint in a humidifier. This would emit a good fragrance in the room, which would be effective in treating morning sickness.

Vitamin B deficiency can also cause morning sickness. In such a case, it is advisable to include salads, wheat, vegetables, bananas, sea food and chicken in your diet.

Have food items that are rich in calcium, protein and complex carbohydrates.

Having a glass of lemon juice, first thing in the morning, is also beneficial in treating morning sickness.

Drink lots of fluids. Consuming large quantities of water and fresh juice will keep the body temperature under control and reduce the chances of nausea or vomiting.

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Home Remedy for Mumps

Causes & Symptoms of Mumps
 
A highly contagious disease, mumps is an infection caused mostly in the salivary glands and gonads. At times, it might be seen at the other parts of the body as well. People usually experience mumps in the age group of 5 to 15 years. The main symptom of mumps comprises of the swelling in the salivary glands. Mostly, a person is infected with mumps only once in a lifetime. However, there might be rare cases, where the infection occurs for the second time as well. Though there are no specific treatments for mumps, they can be alleviated with the help of home remedies, some of which have been mentioned below

Home Remedy For Mumps

Rub Chebulic myroblan herb in water. Apply this paste over the swelling. This is an effective home remedy for curing mumps.

Smear the leaves of peepal leaves with clarified butter and warm them over fire. Place these leaves over the swelled area and bandage it properly.

Peel one side of the herb Indian aloe. Warm the peeled side and sprinkle some turmeric powder over it, along with the extract of Indian barbery. Place it over the inflamed area and bandage it properly.

The seeds of asparagus and fenugreek are beneficial in treating mumps. Take equal proportions of asparagus and fenugreek seeds and grind them. Adding some water, make a paste out of it. Apply this paste over the swellings to get relief.

Grind dry ginger and make a paste with water. Apply this paste over the infected area. Not only would this reduce the swelling, but also subsidize the pain.

Mash the leaves of margosa and add some turmeric powder and water, to form a paste.

Apply this paste over the affected area. It would prove effective in treating mumps.

It is advisable to avoid any kind of acidic food. The patient suffering from mumps should not be given citrus juices and curd. Instead, water and vegetable soup should be preferred.

Liquids like rice water, flavored with some ghee and taken along with raw mango pickle, are amongst the ideal foods during mumps.

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Home Remedy for Nausea

Causes & Symptoms of Nausea
 
Nausea can be described as a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, with an urge to vomit. It is not a sickness in itself, rather a symptom, which might be experienced in case of numerous diseases or disorders. Nausea can be seen in case of indigestion, morning sickness, motion and sea sickness, stress, chemotherapy, consumption of drugs and alcohol, overeating, food intolerance and different illnesses. The main symptoms of the nauseating feeling are an urge to puke, stomach pain, dizziness and sweating. The condition is not very grave and can be treated at home only. In the following lines, we provide some of the natural remedies for curing nausea.

Home Remedy For Nausea

The best way to treat nausea, at home, would be to have a cup of ginger tea.

Mix 1 tbsp each of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of cold water. Have this mixture when you feel nauseous.

In 2 cups of water, boil ½ cup of rice for about 10minutes. Once cooked, strain the rice water and have it when warm.

Mix a few tsp of wheat germ in warm milk. Have this mixture every one hour. This is helpful in treating nausea.

Consuming 1/2 tsp grounded cumin seed, along with water, is beneficial in treating nausea.

Having fiber rich food proves to be helpful when a person is suffering from nausea. Some of the foods rich in fiber are banana, rice, apple sauce and brown bread.

It is advisable to have a healthy diet. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet and exclude oily, spicy as well as fried foods.

Have peppermint or chamomile tea. This would be helpful in treating the nauseating feeling.

Put ½ tsp baking soda in a glass of lukewarm water and consume it. However, avoid it during pregnancy.   

Sip a glass of water that has a fresh lime squeezed in it. You can also add a pinch of salt to it.

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Home Remedy for Nervousness

Causes & Symptoms of Nervousness
 
Nervousness is a feeling of restlessness, apprehension and worry that a person goes through when he faces a stressful situation. The most common symptoms of nervousness are palpitations, muscle tension, dry mouth, sweating, lack of concentration, sleeplessness, gasping (a.k.a. hyper ventilation), sick feeing in the stomach and a strong anticipation of something disastrous ahead. The best way to deal with the problem would be to realize the cause of anxiety and take preventive action. At the same time, there are certain home remedies that can work beneficially in removing nervousness. Read on to know more.

Home Remedy For Nervousness

Inhale the fragrance while peeling an orange. Alternatively, drop an orange in a pot of boiling water and inhale the vapor.

You can also add 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon nutmeg in a cup of orange juice and drink the mixture.

Apply rosemary oil on your forehead. You can also put dried rosemary herb in the boiling-hot water and let it steep for 15 minutes. Drain the decoction and sip it when a bit cool.

Grate two onions add 2 cups celery to it. Use this mixture in food or salad. It would help to relieve the restlessness.

Fill the bath tub with lukewarm water. Add 1/3 cup each of baking soda and ginger and enjoy a warm bath.

Soak 8 to 10 raw almonds in water overnight. Peel them in the morning and add enough water to form a paste. Now, add one tsp nutmeg, with a pinch of ginger in it. Consume this paste at bedtime.

For people suffering from shaking hands and finger control problem, two cups of tea each day, with one tablespoon of honey in each cup, would prove beneficial.

The most simple of all remedies would be to place a drop of primrose oil on the tongue.

Drinking catnip, chamomile, hops, horsetail, marshmallow, peach leaf, peppermint and spearmint tea has been found to be useful in curing nervousness.

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Home Remedy for Neuritis

Causes & Symptoms of Neuritis

 
An inflammation or swelling of a single nerve or nerves is termed as neuritis. If, at a time, different groups of nerves, in various parts of the body, get inflamed, the condition is called polyneuritis. The causes of neuritis include presence of toxins due to faulty living habits and nutrition as well as injury or pressure over a nerve trunk. Neuritis is mainly associated with a tingling or burning sensation and pain in the affected area. Other symptoms include numbness, loss of sensation, and paralysis of the nearby muscles. Neuritis can be treated using some home remedies. In the following lines, we provide the natural cure for neuritis.

Home Remedy For Neuritis

Soya bean milk is beneficial in treating neuritis. Add a tsp of honey in a cup of soy milk and consume it every night, before going to bed.

Boil 1/4 cup pearled barley grain in half a cup of water. Once the concoction gets reduced to 1/4th, strain it. For a better effect, mix it with half a glass of buttermilk and the juice of half a lime.

Carrots and spinach are effective in treating neuritis. Combine 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice. Have this combination regularly.

The flowers of orange are beneficial in curing neuritis. Eat fresh orange flowers, along with honey. Another method would be to distill water from the flowers and drink it on a daily basis.

Increase your intake of vitamin D.

Soak soya beans in water for about 12 hours. Thereafter, peel them and grind to make a paste. Add some water to the paste and place it on fire, until the first boil comes. Strain the mixture and have it when warm.

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Home Remedy for Nose Bleed

Causes & Symptoms of Nose Bleed
 
Nose bleeding is a common ailment that is found in children and adults alike. It is mainly the result of the vulnerability of the nose lining that contains various tiny blood vessels, which tend to bleed easily. There are various reasons or causes of nose bleeding, such as injury to the nose, infection of the mucous membrane, dryness, cold, nose picking and also a sudden impact or blow to the nose. Still, there may be instances where nosebleed occurs without any specific cause. Most of the nose bleeding occurs in the front part of the nose and can be stopped easily. In case the bleeding takes place internally, you need to consult a doctor. Given below are some of the home remedies for treating nose bleed, naturally.

Home Remedy For Nose Bleed

The best way to stop bleeding in the nose would be to blow the nose, forcefully, once. By doing this, the clot, if any, will come out. Once the clot is out, the opening in the nose will contract itself.

Put a drop or two of lemon juice in the nostril that is bleeding. This is an effective way to stop nose bleed.

Saline water serves as a good natural remedy for treating nose bleed. For this, put a pinch of salt in half a glass of water and spray it inside the nose.

Dip a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it on the bleeding nose. It helps the blood to congeal and will bring the bleeding to a stop.

When nosebleed occurs, you need to make sure that the surroundings are not dry. Humidify the air with a good air humidifier. This would prevent the nose from working exceedingly hard, thereby preventing bleeding.

In a pint of water, add a tsp of goldenseal. Put the solution in a pan and place it on flame.

Once the first boil comes, turn off the flame and let the decoction settle down. When it gets cool, snuff some into the nostrils. Repeat this a few times a day.

Apply an ice pack on the exterior of the nose. This is an easy and effective way to cure nose bleeding.

Placing a wet towel on the head has been found to be beneficial in curing nose bleeding.

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Home Remedy for Obesity

Causes & Symptoms of Obesity
 
Obesity is the condition where a person has excessive deposit or storage of fat in his/her body. It can affect a person in any and every age group and is also not restricted by sex. Obesity is found more in people who consume food in large quantities and lead a sedentary live. A serious health hazard, the extra fat puts strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and joints of hips, knees and ankles. The causes of obesity include overeating, low basal metabolism, thyroid or pituitary gland disorders, sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors and hormonal imbalance. While being overweight refers to an increase in overall body weight, including essential body tissues, obesity refers only to excessive fat tissues. However, obesity can be treated effectively at home, resorting to some natural ways. Given below are some effective home remedies for curing the problem of obesity.

Home Remedies for Obesity

The easiest and effective remedy to fight obesity would be to have 10 grams of honey, along with a glass of warm water. Consume this in the morning, on an empty stomach. If found effective, the dose can be increased with time.

You can also mix juice of half a lime and one teaspoon of fresh honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Have this early in the morning, followed by every few hours intake.

Consuming 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning, for 3 months, is found beneficial in dealing with the problem of obesity.

Have one or two tomatoes, on an empty stomach, every morning. This has been found to be effective in curing obesity.

In a glass of boiling water, add ginger and lemon slices. Steep for sometime and strain the water. Have this decoction when warm. Not only would it treat obesity, it would also control overeating tendency.

In a cup of water, add 3 tsp limejuice, ¼ tsp powdered black pepper and 1 tsp honey. Have this concoction regularly, once a day, for 3 months.

Soak a handful of jujube or Indian plum leaves overnight. Strain the water in the morning and consume on an empty stomach. It will prove beneficial in curing obesity.

Include loads of cabbage in your diet. You can have its leaves raw or boiled. You can also make a vegetable out of it or use it in salads.

Take out fresh carrot juice, add a little water and churn it in a blender. Filter the juice and drink it.

Include French beans, jackfruits, grapes, figs, peaches, phalsa and guava in the diet.

Having green tea has been found to be beneficial in treating obesity. You can also consume tea made from dandelion root.

In a cup of lukewarm water, add ½ tbsp honey and ½ tsp holy basil paste. Consume this everyday, for treating obesity.

Horse gram can help cure obesity. Soak 1-2 tbsp horse gram in a glass of water and keep it overnight. Filter the concoction the next morning and have it on an empty stomach.

Make ginger paste and add a small amount to honey to it. Comsume this along with ½ tsp natural guggul. It will prove effective in treating obesity.

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Home Remedy for Peptic Ulcer

Causes & Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer
 
The erosion caused in the inner lining of the stomach and intestinal tract has been given the name of 'peptic ulcer'. While the ulcer in stomach is known as gastric ulcer, the one in intestinal tract, or duodenum, is called duodenal ulcer. When gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer are clubbed together, they are known as peptic ulcer. The main causes of peptic ulcers are hyperacidity, excessive intake of alcohol, overeating, high intake of spicy foods, food poisoning, high intake of coffee, smoking and presence of helicobacter pylori. The symptoms of peptic ulcer include sharp and severe pain, along with discomfort, in the upper part of the abdomen. When a peptic ulcer develops, the stomach swells due to excessive flatulence, mental tension, insomnia and gradual weakening of the body. Peptic ulcer, however, can be treated at home using some natural remedies. Given below are some home remedies to cure peptic ulcer.

Home Remedy For Peptic Ulcer

The most effective home remedy for treating peptic ulcer is to eat bananas everyday. It is an excellent way to neutralize the hyperacidity of the gastric juices. Banana milk shake is also beneficial in curing peptic ulcer.

Having cold milk, without sugar, is effective in reducing the acid, thereby providing relief from burning sensation one encounters in peptic ulcer.

Prepare a paste of 10 grams drumsticks leaves and water. Mix this paste in half a cup of yoghurt. Have this mixture everyday, to cure peptic ulcer.

In 250 ml of water, soak 15 grams leaves of wood apple and keep it overnight. Strain this concoction in the morning and have it.

Applying a hot pack over the abdomen region is one of the effective ways of curing peptic ulcer.

Cabbage and carrot, when mixed as juices, have been found to be beneficial in treating peptic ulcer. In half a liter of water, boil 250 grams cabbage until it is reduced to half. In a similar way, prepare carrot juice. Now, combine 125 ml of each juice. Once cool, drink it two times in a day.

Tea made from fenugreek seeds is effective in curing peptic ulcer. When coated with water, fenugreek seeds become slightly mucilaginous, which helps in treating the ulcer.

Combining carrot juice with spinach (or beet) and cucumber is effective in treating peptic ulcer. You can either mix 300ml carrot juice and 200 ml spinach juice or combine 300 ml carrot juice and 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juice, to make 500 ml of juice. Consume this daily.

Blanch 5 almonds everyday and extract their milk. Drink this milk everyday, as it provides protein and also binds the acid in stomach.

Drinking raw goat milk is effective in peptic ulcers treatment. For best results, drink this juice three times a day.

Lime is beneficial in curing peptic ulcer. The citric acid and mineral salts present in it help treat the ulcer. You can either have lime juice or use it in salads.

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Home Remedy for Pneumonia

Causes & Symptoms of Pneumonia
 
Pneumonia, an infectious disease, causes inflammation of the lungs. One of the most dangerous diseases, pneumonia is threatening if both the lungs of the ailing person get affected. This condition is termed as double pneumonia. Some of the causes of pneumonia are bronchiectasis, excessive smoking, chronic alcohol misuse, intravenous drug misuse, weakened immune system, cystic fibrosis and lung cancer. The real cause of pneumonia is the weakened immune system of the body, a result of the toxins present in the air passages and lungs. Chest pain, fever, chills, leucocytosis, cough, labored breathing, fatigue, anorexia, headache and bloody sputum are some of the symptoms of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can be treated using home remedies, some of which have been listed below.

Home Remedy For Pneumonia

In the early stages of pneumonia, the best treatment would be to have tea prepared from fenugreek seeds. Have four cups of this tea everyday. Along with this, no other nourishment or food should be taken. You can reduce the quantity of intake once the condition improves.

Garlic acts favorably in curing pneumonia. It can be added to the food prepared for the patient. Alternatively, garlic paste can also be applied over the chest. Apart from bringing down the body temperature, it tones down respiration and pulse.

Steep 15 gm sesame seeds in 250 ml water. Mix this infusion with 1 tablespoon each of honey and linseed. Also add a pinch of table salt and consume. This is very effective in treating pneumonia.

Carrot juice, when combined with beet and cucumber juices or spinach juice, is also beneficial in curing pneumonia. In 300 ml carrot juice, mix in either 200 ml of spinach juice or 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juice.

Another effective home remedy would be to rub some turpentine oil over the patient's rib cage. After this, cover the area with a warm cloth.

Extract juice of 5 to 6 Holy Basil leaves. To this, add some black pepper. Consume this after every 6 hours.

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Home Remedy for Rheumatism

Causes & Symptoms of Rheumatism
 
Derived from a Greek word 'rhuema', which means swelling, rheumatism is essentially a condition in which a person experiences severe pain in bone, muscles and joints, along with swelling. It mostly affects people above 45 years of age and is found in both men and women. There are basically two types of rheumatism - muscular rheumatism, which affects the muscles, and articular rheumatism, which affects the joints. Some of the causes of rheumatism are poisoning of blood with acid wastes, physically stressful work, damp weather conditions and acid-alkaline imbalance. Heredity factors, hormonal disorder and infection in teeth are some of the other causes of rheumatism. However, rheumatism can be cured with some natural remedies. In the following lines, we have provided the best home remedies to treat rheumatism.

Home Remedy For Rheumatism

An effective way to treat rheumatism would be to have one or two tsp of raw potato juice before meals.

Mix 1 tablespoon of cod liver oil in a glass of orange juice. Whip and drink this juice before going to bed.

In a glass of warm water, dissolve 2 tsp each of apple cider vinegar and honey. Have this concoction once or twice a day.

Mix carrot juice and lemon juice in equal proportions. Have a large spoonful of this concoction, everyday, to cure rheumatism.

In two tbsp of water, add one tbsp fresh limejuice. Have this twice a day -in the morning and at night.

In a pint of warm water, mix juice of three lemons and three tablespoons Epsom salts. Take one tsp of the mixture in the morning and one in the evening.

Mix oil of wintergreen, chloroform and rubbing alcohol in the ratio of 1:3:12. Once the mixture is prepared, rub it on the affected area.

In a quarter of cranberry juice, dissolve 4 tsp blackstrap molasses. Drink one glass of this juice everyday, for curing rheumatism.

Peel some potatoes. Wash 30 grams of this peeling in half a liter of water. Strain the decoction and have it three or four times daily. This is an effective way to treat rheumatism.

The green stalk of rhubarb is effective in curing rheumatism. Crush this with equal amounts of sugar. Have a tsp of this mixture three or four times everyday.

Include foods rich in calcium, magnesium and vitamin C in the diet. This would help in treating rheumatism.

Extract a cup of bitter gourd juice. Mix it with a tsp of honey. Daily dose of this, for three months, would be helpful in treating rheumatism.

Celery is beneficial in curing rheumatism. You can either use it as a condiment or a fluid extract. 5 to 10 drops of this fluid should be mixed with a glass of hot water. Have this decoction before meals.

Consuming half a dozen walnuts everyday is beneficial in treating rheumatism. However, make sure you chew them properly.

In a bucket of warm water, add some rosemary oil. Dip the affected area in this water. This would provide relief from the pain and treat the inflammation as well.

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Home Remedy for Ringworm

Causes & Symptoms of Ringworm
 
Ringworms may infect the human body either in the form of a skin disease or as a parasite that thrives on human body and lies in the intestine. As a fungal infection, it can be found under the fingernails or any place in the body, feet and scalp. It forms a red round spot on the skin and is contagious in nature. Ringworms can be passed from one person to the other by direct skin-to-skin contact or on contact with contaminated articles such as combs, unwashed clothing and shower or pool surfaces. Ringworm patches last on the skin for a maximum of 2 weeks, while the ones on the scalp can extend anywhere between four days to a week. The ringworms that are found in the intestine are generally caused due to weak immune system. Whatever be the type of ringworm infection, it can be treated by resorting to certain natural ways. Read on to know some home remedies for treating ringworms.

Home Remedy For Ringworm

For Ringworm Patches
Papaya is beneficial in treating ringworm patches. Rub a slice of papaya on the ringworm patches. Another alternative would be to make a paste with the powder of dry papaya seeds and water. Apply this paste over the ringworm patches. Let it dry and then wash off.

Prepare a paste of mustard seeds and water. Wash the skin using hot water thoroughly before applying this paste over the ringworm patches. Let the paste dry and then rinse it off with cool water.

Make a paste using the seeds of the herb butea, combined with some lime juice. Apply this past over the affected area and rinse it off after it dries. This is effective way to treat ringworm.

Extract the juice of the leaves of cassia tree and apply on the affected area. It will help stop the irritation of the skin and lessen the swelling and pain as well. Another way would be make a paste out of the leaves, with water, and apply it on the patches.

Extract the juice of holy basil and apply it over the affected area. This will prove beneficial in treating ringworm patches.

The juice of raw turmeric is beneficial, when applied on the patches. You can also consume a mixture of 1 tsp turmeric juice and 1 tsp honey.

Raw vegetable juice is beneficial in treating ringworm patches. Combine 300 ml carrot juice and 200 ml spinach juice and drink on a daily basis.


For Intestinal Ringworms
For treating intestinal ringworms, the best bet would be to have ½ cup juice of mint leaves daily. This will be helpful in curing ringworms.

Drinking 1 oz fresh amla juice everyday, for five days, will prove helpful in destroying worms.

For children, soak cotton ball in asafetida solution and place it on the anus. This would be helpful in treating ringworms.

Having tomatoes, sprinkled with black pepper and salt, early in the morning, on an empty stomach, is effective in curing ringworms.

Two grams of powdered mango kernel, taken with hot water, will be effective in treating ringworms.

Consuming mulberry fruit is helpful in curing ringworm. The syrup of the fruit is also helpful in killing the worms.

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Home Remedy for Scurvy

Causes & Symptoms of Scurvy
 
Prolonged deficiency of ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, in the human body causes scurvy. It is also known as Moeller's disease, Cheadle's disease and Barlow's disease. Scurvy is characterized by darkened gums and loose teeth and is generally seen in people whose diet is low in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. The symptoms of scurvy are bleeding gums, joints pain, poor healing capacity of the wounds, liver spots and general weakness of the body. People who spend a lot of time away from the main land (being on sea), children with diet lacking in vitamin C and infants weaned early from their mother's milk are those whom scurvy is likely to strike more. However, the ailment can be treated at home easily, using the natural remedies. In the following lines, we have provided some home remedies to cure scurvy.

Home Remedy For Scurvy

Extract the juice of a lemon and mix it with one tsp honey. Now, put this mixture in a glass of warm water. Have this decoction two times a day.

Indian gooseberry is beneficial in treating scurvy. The fruit of this plant should be eaten regularly. Have four fruits per day, at different periods.

Another way to treat scurvy would be to mix powdered Indian gooseberry and sugar in equal amounts. Have 1 tsp of this powder, with a glass of milk, every night, before sleeping.

Include foods rich in Vitamin C, such as oranges, sweet lemons, watermelons, grapefruits, cantaloupes, green leafy vegetables and tomatoes, in your diet.

In 500 ml of water, boil some leaves of jaundice berry. Keep on boiling until the decoction gets reduced to one-third. Consume this in a dose of 2 to 4 ml, everyday.

Powdered raw mango, also known as aamchur, is beneficial in treating scurvy. In a glass of water, add ½ tsp of this powder.

For infants, the best deal would be to give them cow's milk, along with breast milk.

Potatoes are also beneficial in treating scurvy. Every 100 grams of potato contains approximately 17 mg of Vitamin C. Consuming potatoes will help you cure the ailment.

Fresh air and sunshine have proven to be beneficial in curing Vitamin C deficiency. Go out and enjoy mingling with nature.

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Home Remedy for Sinusitis

Causes & Symptoms of Sinusitis
 
Sinusitis can be described as an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the para-nasal sinuses. In simple terms, it can be defined as the over secretion of mucus by the membranes lining the nose and throat. The most common symptoms of sinusitis are constant or excessive sneezing, low grade fever, running nose, headaches, blockage of one or both nostrils, and pressure around the eyes, head, and face. Lack of appetite and difficulty in breathing are the other symptoms of sinusitis. However, sinusitis can be cured by resorting to some natural ways of treatment. In the following lines, we have listed some of the home remedies for treating sinusitis.

Home Remedy For Sinusitis

Raw vegetable juice is beneficial in treating sinusitis.Combine 300 ml of carrot juice, 100 ml of cucumber juice, 100 ml of beet juice and 200 ml of spinach juice and drink on a daily basis.

Consuming fruits rich in Vitamin A is effective in sinusitis. One of the richest sources of the vitamin is mango. So, patients suffering from sinus should have lots of mangoes. Other food products rich in Vitamin A include pumpkin, leafy vegetables, egg yolk, tomatoes, papaya, carrots, curd and whole milk.

Roast 100 grams of cumin seeds and mix them with 200 grams of pure ghee. Consume daily. It is one of the most effective ways to cure sinusitis.

Take a tsp of black cumin seeds and tie them in a thin cloth. Inhaling from the cloth would be effective in reducing sinusitis.

Boil a tsp of fenugreek seeds in half a glass of water, until the decoction reduces to half.

Consuming 3 to 4 cups of this tea would help in expelling all the toxins, increasing the perspiration rate and thereby reducing fever, along with sinusitis.

Pungent smelling vegetables, like onion and garlic, are helpful in curing sinusitis. Inhaling their smell would also prove to be beneficial.

Steam is effective in curing sinusitis. It opens the nasal passage by draining the sinuses and making mucous flow easy.

Avoid cold items and oily stuff. They trigger the upper respiratory diseases, instead of lessening them.

Gargling with salted lukewarm water is beneficial in treating sinusitis. For this, add a pinch of salt in a glass of lukewarm water and gargle with it.

Prepare ginger or cinnamon tea and drink it when it is slightly on the hotter side. It is helpful in curing sinusitis.

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Home Remedy for Skin Abrasion

Causes & Symptoms of Skin Abrasion
 
A damage in the upper layer of the skin is called skin abrasion. In this case, the epidermis or the upper dermal layer of the skin gets injured, resulting in slight bleeding. Though abrasion does not leave a scar on the skin, it leads to a lot of pain. Generally, skin abrasion results when the skin gets in contact with or scrapes against a rough surface. Some of the other causes of skin abrasion are sports injury, falling from a height, accident, trauma and bed sore. However, the condition is not serious and can be treated with natural remedies only. In the following lines, we have provided home remedies for curing skin abrasion.

Home Remedy For Skin Abrasion

The best way to cure skin abrasion is to apply a few drops of lavender oil on the affected area.

Another remedy would be to dab the infected area with thyme tea.

A cup of water, infused with 3 to 5 drops of essential oil, is also beneficial in treating skin abrasion. Use it to wash the abrasion.

Crush marigold flowers and apply them over the affected area. This will prove to be an effective way to cure skin abrasion.

Another effective remedy would be to apply crushed Parsley leaves, crushed fresh plantain leaves or onion juice over the abrasion.

Witch hazel and lavender compresses (or poultice), used while bathing, prove beneficial in treating skin abrasion.

Proper diet is important in treating abrasions. Nutrient rich food is a must. One should also avoid alcohol, drugs and smoking.

Skin abrasions can be treated using dock leaves as a lotion. Apply tea made from sage or bruised geranium leaves on the affected area. It will prove effective in curing skin abrasion.