Herbal Treatment for Cholera

8 June, 2009 No Comment

Affecting the absorbing of water inside the small intestines, Cholera is an extremely infectious sickness caused by the bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. In its severe state it is characterized by diarrhea causing an excessive loss of fluid from the system within just a few hours. This takes place through violent vomiting and passing of stools.

Caution with food and drink can help prevent this sickness which is transmitted by water. A hygienic diet with adequate nutrients and the consumption of clean water is the best method of preventing this illness. Several remedies that can be employed at home are detailed below.

Remedial Treatment at Home for Cholera

A high consumption of water is one of the best recommendations for cholera since it will hydrate the body. It is essential that this water should be sterilized. Two or three doses of a mixture of 7 to 10 black peppers ground with roughly 30 grams of onion should be given to the patient every day. Half a teaspoon of salt, four teaspoons of sugar boiled together in a litre of water should be imbibed as often as possible in a day.

A glassful of fresh juice such as lemon or orange is beneficial in the treatment of cholera. A minimum of one glass of juice should be drunk daily. A glassful of coconut milk blended with a glassful of fresh extract of cucumber leaves taken in doses of 30 – 60 millilitres will be helpful to combat the disease. Buttermilk is an effective remedy and the addition of rock salt and the powder of roasted cumin seeds will enhance its healing properties.

Some basil leaves boiled in a glassful of water should be strained, cooled and taken daily. To a solution made of two teaspoons each of white onion and bitter gourd juices, add a teaspoon of lemon juice and drink twice a day to combat cholera. Four grams of cloves should be put into three litres of water and boiled down to half its quantity. Cool and drink every few hours.

Light meals such as corn flakes, rice flakes and vegetable soup containing ingredients like ginger, rock salt and black pepper will be beneficial to a patient. Adding mint, holy basil, black pepper and ginger to black herb tea and taken even once every day will be helpful in treating the disease.