Simple Health Cures

   Custard apple is regarded as one of the most valuable remedies for tuberculosis. It is said to contain the qualities of rejuvenating drugs. Ayurvedic practitioners prepare a fermented liquor called sitaphalasava from this fruit, when in seasons, for use as a medicine in the treatment of this disease. The pulp of two custard apples and twenty-five seedless raisins should be boiled in water on a slow fire. When about one-third of the water isleft, it should be filtered, and then mixed with two teaspoons of powdered sugar candy, and a quarter teaspoon each of the powder of cardamom, cinnamon, and certain other condiments.

      The indian gooseberry is another, valuable remedy for tuberculosis. A tablespoon each of  fresh indian gooseberry juice and honey, mixed together, should be taken every morning in treating this disease. It’s  regular use will promote vigour and vitality in the body within a few days.

   Pinapple juices is beneficial in the treatment of tuberculosis.It has been found to be effective in dissolving mucus and aiding recovery. This juice was used regularly in the past in treating this disease when it was more common than it is at present. One glass of pineapple juice is recommended daily.

   Bananas are considered useful in tuberculosis. The juice of the plantain or the ordinary cooking bananas works miracles in tile cure of tuberculosis. It claim to have cured patients in an advanced stage of this disease with frequent cough, abundant expectoration and high fever in two months, by this treatment.

   Oranges are useful in the treatment of tuberculosis. A glass of orange juice should be mixed with a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of honey and taken daily by the patient. Due to it’s saline action in the lungs, it eases expectoration and protects the body from secondary infections.

   A soup prepared from drun\mstick leaves has beenfound valuable in this disease. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 200ml of water which has been heated to a boiling point. The water should then be allowed to boil for five minutes more. After that it should be removed from the fire and allowed to cool. A little salt, pepper, and lime juice may be added to this soup. This drink should be taken first thing in morning.

   The use of bottle gourd is considered an effective remedy for tuberculosis. Bottle gourd is one of the best vegetables for tuberculosis patients. Regular use of cooked bottle gourd helps in developing immunity against tubercular germs.

   The fresh juice of mint has also been found useful in the disease. A teaspoon of this juice, mixed with two teaspoons of pure melt vineager and an equal quantity of honey, should be stirred in 120 ml. It liquerfies the sputum, nourishes the lungs, increase body resistence against infection, and prevents the harmful effects of anti-tubercular drugs.