A Treatise on Home Remedies (A Practical guide to the wonders of Herbal Medicines and Kitchen Remedies - Passed on through the Ages.)

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Item Code:	IDF689
Author:	Dr. S. Suresh Babu, Edited By: Dr. Sunanda Sethi
Publisher:	Pustak Mahal
Language:	English
Edition:	2005
ISBN:	8122306586
Pages:	220
Cover:	Paperback
Other Details	9.5" X 7.2"
Weight	490 gm

Book Description

About the Book:

Modern medical science may be effective in treating a variety of diseases, but often fail when it comes to chronic problems like gastric-disorders, common cold and many others. Here the positive role of traditional Ayurvedic and herbal and home medicines has been proven beyond doubt.

This volume brings you an overview of specific problems backed by not only Ayurvedic Remedies but also home remedies, along with dietary restrictions and do's and don't. from flatulence, constipation, cirrhosis of liver to hepatitis, jaundice and common cold it covers a broad range. For instance how a peptic ulcer is formed and how cold milk is useful in providing relief. Or what are the problems accompanying dysentery, and how the Bel fruit is effective in its treatment.

The unique feature of the book is the treatment through Home Remedies items which we've always had at hand in our kitchen like haldi, methi, coconut, jeera, clove etc. What's more additional treatments in form of medicated massages, hydrotherapy through fomentation method and home Beauty aids also bring you useful tips to a healthy and happy life.

About the Author:

He is a renowned writer and practitioner of Ayurveda has been teaching and writing for the cause of Ayurveda for more than two decades. Hailing from a family of traditional Ayurvedic physicians, his penchant for writing has led him to win many awards, including the much acclaimed Vidya Ratna P. S. Warrior Prize of Arya Vaidya Sala for the Best Thesis 3 times consecutively in the years 1994, 1995 and 1996. a hat trick achievement! Owing to a rare combination of innovation and sound practically, he continues to be a much sought after practitioner, writer and teacher in the Ayurvedic Medical world.

CONTENTS

PART I	DISEASES AND THEIR REMEDIES	9
I	Diseases of the Digestive System
	1. Acidity	11
	2. Gas	12
	3. Peptic ulcer	14
	4. Indigestion	16
	5. Hiccups	17
	6. Constipation	18
	7. Cirrhosis of liver	20
	8. Jaundice	20
	9. Hepatitis	22
	10. Piles	23
	11. Diarrhoea	25
	12. Dysentery	26
	13. Intestinal worms	27
II	Diseases of the Respiratory System
	1. Common cold	29
	2. Cough	31
	3. Whooping cough	32
	4. Flu/Influenza	33
	5. Sneezing	34
	6. Asthma	35
	7. Sinusitis	37
	8. Bronchitis	38
	9. Pleurisy	39
	10. Tuberculosis	40
III	Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
	1. Bleeding nose	42
	2. Sore tongue	43
	3. Hoarse voice	44
	4. Pus in the ear	45
	5. Mouth ulcers	46
	6. Bad breath	47
	7. Pyorrhoea	48
	8. Tooth-ache	49
	9. Tonsillitis	50
IV	Diseases of the Eye
	1. Cataract	51
	2. Short sight	52
	3. Stye	52
	4. Conjunctivitis	53
V	Diseases of the Heart and Circulatory System
	1. Heart disease	55
	2. Hypertension	56
	3. Swelling of the body	57
	4. Atherosclerosis	58
	5. Stroke	59
VI	Diseases of the Nervous System
	1. Muscle cramps	61
	2. Parkison's disease	62
	3. Epilepsy	63
	4. Faical paralysis	64
	5. Poor memory	65
	6. Hysteria	65
	7. Schizophrenia	67
	8. Sleeping problems	67
	9. Headache	68
	10. Fatigue	70
VII	Diseases of the Skin and Hair
	1. Acne and Pimples	71
	2. Dandruff	73
	3. Hair fall and greying of hair	74
	4. Boils	76
	5. Burns	77
	6. Corn	79
	7. Eczema	80
	8. Urticaria	82
	9. Leucoderma	82
	10. Psoriasis	84
	11. Scabies	85
	12. Sun burn	86
	13. Warts	87
	14. Whitlow	88
	15. Prickly heat	88
	16. Ringworm	89
VIII	Diseases of the Urinary System
	1. Burning Urine	90
	2. Kidney stones	91
	3. Nephritis	93
	4. Blood in urine	94
	5. Prostate enlargement	94
IX	Metabolic and Joint Diseases
	1. Diabetes	96
	2. Goitre	99
	3. Cervical spondylosis	100
	4. Back-ache	101
	5. Sciatica	102
	6. Arthritis	104
	7. Obesity	105
X	Problems in Females
	1. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome	106
	2. Painful periods	107
	3. Irregular bleeding	108
	4. Menopause	109
	5. Leucorrhoea	110
	6. Infertility	111
	7. Frigidity	113
	8. Anaemia	114
XI	Male Sexual Disorders
	1. Impotence	116
	2. Premature ejaculation	117
XII	Problems in Children
	1. Bed-wetting	119
	2. Measles	120
	3. Mumps	121
XIII	Miscellaneous Problems
	1. Dehydration	122
	2. Fever	123
	3. Malaria	124
	4. Filaria	125
	5. AIDS/HIV positive	126
PART II	KITCHEN REMEDIES	129
	1. Haldi	131
	2. Neem	132
	3. Tulsi	133
	4. Sonth	134
	5. Draksha	135
	6. Amla	136
	7. Chandan	137
	8. Jeera	138
	9. Kali mirch	139
	10. Hing	140
	11. Methi	141
	12. Dhaniya	142
	13. Lavanga	143
	14. Lahsuna	144
	15. Karpoora	145
	16. Nariyal	146
	17. Khaskhas	147
	18. Castor	148
	19. Kela	149
	20. Pyaz	150
	21. Drumstick	151
	22. Petha	152
	23. Anar	153
	24. Til	154
	25. Pudina	155
	26. Pan Leaves	156
	27. Papaya	157
	28. Apple	158
	29. Cucumber	159
	30. Lemon	160
PART III	NATURE CURE AT HOME	161
	1. Medicated Massages	163
	2. Special Fomentation Methods	165
	3. Hints for Positive Health	167
	4. Homely Beauty Aids	172
	5. Simple Home Medical Tests	179
PART IV	GLOSSARY	181
	1. Glossary of Ayurvedic Standard Medicines and their Manufactures	183
	2. Regional Names of Some Herbs and Fruits	200
	3. Methods of Herbal Preparation	205
	4. Glossary of Medical Terms used	206
	5. Therapeutic Diets	208
	Bibliography	220

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