toxemia, and the lack of saliva results in the coating of his tongue, often
destroying his thirst for water as well as his desire for food. The agreeable flavour
of orange juice helps greatly in overcoming these drawbacks. Orange juice is the
ideal liquid food in fevers. It provides energy, increases urinary output, and
promotes body resistance against infections, thereby hastening recovery.
Common Fever treatment using Bloodwort
Bloodwort is one of the best known herbal remedies for fevers. A hot infusion of
the herb prepared by steeping 15 gm of the herb in 250 ml of water should be
taken twice daily. It will induce perspiration, which will, in turn, cool the fever and
expel toxins.
Common Fever treatment using Hog Weed
Another herb found beneficial in the treatment of fever is hog weed. It should be
taken twice daily in the form of an infusion prepared by steeping 15 gm of the
herb in 250 ml of water. It brings down temperature by inducing copious
perspiration.
conjucntivitis
Conjunctivitis treatment using Vegetable Juices
Raw juices of certain vegetables, especially carrots and spinach, have been
found valuable in conjunctivitis. The combined juices of these two vegetables
have proved very effective. In this combination, 200 ml of spinach juice should be
mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice. Raw parsley (prajmoda) juice-200 ml, mixed
with 300 ml of carrot juice has also been found beneficial in the treatment of this
disease.
Conjunctivitis treatment using Indian Gooseberry
The juice of the Indian gooseberry, mixed with honey, is useful in conjunctivitis. A
cup of this juice should be taken mixed with two teaspoons of honey twice daily
in treating this condition.
Conjunctivitis treatment using Vitamins
Vitamins A and B2 have proved useful in conjunctivitis. The patient should take
liberal quantities of natural foods rich in these two vitamins. Foods rich in vitamin
A are wholemilk, curds, butter, carrots, pumpkin, green leafy vegetables,
tomatoes, mangoes, and papaya. Foods rich in vitamin B2 are green leafy
vegetables, milk, almonds, citrus fruits, bananas, and tomatoes.
Conjunctivitis treatment using Coriander
A decoction prepared with a handful of dried coriander in 60 ml of water is an
excellent eye-wash in conjunctivitis. It is said to relieve burning and reduces pain
and swelling. This decoction should, however, be sparingly used by persons
suffering from bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Constipation:
Constipation treatment using Bael Fruit
Generally all fruits, except banana and jack fruit, are beneficial in the treatment of
constipation. Certain fruits are, however, more effective. Bael fruit is regarded as