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