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The herb marigold is also considered beneficial in the treatment of gastritis. An
infusion of the herb in doses of a tablespoon may be taken twice daily.


Remedies for Genital warts


Some genital warts may disappear over time. Apply oil (vitamin E) on the infected
skin and put some crushed raw garlic over it. Cover it with an adhesive tape. The
wart will fall within a week. Make juice from onion slices covered overnight with
salt and apply it on the affected area till the warts disappear. Apply milky juice of
figs stem two to three times a day. Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected area
using cotton ball.


Remedies for Gingivitis
Use of products made from essential oils helps cure gingivitis. Gargle twice a day
by a home made saline solution by putting a pinch of salt in a glass of lukewarm
water. This will reduce the swelling in your mouth. Rub your gums with clove oil
or you can also keep one or clove in your mouth. Use anti bacterial mouth wash
to reduce the swelling on the gums. Use mouthwash containing sage oil,
peppermint oil, menthol, chamomile tincture etc Use toothpaste containing sage
oil, peppermint oil etc.


Goitre treatment using Iodine
Iodine is, undoubtedly, most helpful in many cases, but it should be given in its
organic form. All foods containing iodine should be taken liberally. These are
lettuce, turnips, carrots, garlic, onions, oats, pineapples, whole rice, tomatoes,
watercress, strawberries, guavas, citrus fruits, egg yolks, and sea foods.
Goitre treatment using Watercress
Goitre can be treated with Watercress which is one of the best sources of the
element iodine. It is valuable in correcting the functioning of the thyroid gland. Its
regular use, therefore, is highly beneficial in the prevention and treatment of
goitre. A paste made of this vegetable can also be applied beneficially over the
affected parts. It helps to reduce swelling.
Goitre treatment using Swamp Cabbage


Expothalmic goitre can be treated using the leaves of swamp cabbage. A
teaspoon of the juice with tea almonds should be given once or twice daily as a
medicine. The leaves are also useful in myxodema, a condition that result\'s from
lack of thyroid hormones
Goitre treatment using Kachnar
Kachnar, botanically known as Bauhinia variegata, has been used as a folk
medicine for treatment of goitre in India. About 30 ml of the decoction of the bark
should be given twice a day in the morning on an empty stomach.
Goitre treatment using Dandelion


Dandelion has been found valuable in treating goitre. The leaves of this salad
vegetable should be smeared with ghee, warmed and bandaged over the swollen

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