Natural treatment for cholera
Cholera is one of the most severe diseases of the intestines and strikes suddenly filling the intestinal canal with bacilli that may leave the person alive or dead. Cholera advances in three stages. During the first stage the individual suffers from mild diarrhea and vomiting that worsens rapidly. The stool becomes watery and is void of any fecal matter. This is accompanied by severe cramps in the abdominal region and limbs due to lack of salts in the body. The patient’s temperature rises but the skin remains cold and blue.
During the second stage of cholera the body becomes colder and the skin is dry, wrinkled and purple. The urine looks dark or is absent and the patient may die within 24 hours after the onset of this stage. This is followed by the third stage also known as the recovery stage in which all symptoms reverse naturally. This is marked by a decrease in loss of fluids and a noticeable improvement in the overall condition of the patient. A relapse can occur in this stage resulting in worsening of the symptoms over a period of 2-3 weeks accompanied by an increase in body temperature leaving the patient at an increased risk of pneumonia.
Cholera is caused by a short, curved, rod shaped germ known as vibrio cholerae that produces a potent poison or endotoxin. It is spread by flies and contaminated water.
The treatment of cholera should be aimed at decreasing the loss of fluids from the body. Coconut water or plain water should be given to the patient at regular intervals in small quantities. Ice may also be given to the patient. This helps decrease the internal body temperature and reduces vomiting.
The juice of lemon kills cholera bacilli within a short period of time and is an effective remedy for treating this disease naturally. It halts vomiting and other symptoms of the disease and prevents a relapse.
Kutaj or Holarrhena antidysentrica is a powerful herb that helps prevent cholera. Taking Kutaj herbal dietary supplements on a daily basis keeps all intestinal diseases at bay.
Leaves and flowers of peach can be taken as syrup or as an infusion to treat cholera. Take a handful of peach flowers and add them to boiling water. Simmer on low flame for 5 minutes and strain. Drinking the liquid prevents and treats cholera.
Agnus Castus or chasteberry is a popular herb used for treating and preventing cholera. Taking the herbal decoction helps treat cholera effectively.
Add 1 tsp of drumstick leaf juice to a glass of coconut water along with 1 tsp honey. Give 2-3 times to the patient for treating cholera.
The root bark of guava is rich in tannins and can be given to the patient in the form of a concentrated decoction for treating cholera. It provides quick relief from vomiting and diarrhea.
Extract the fresh juice of a bitter gourd and give to the patient during the initial stages of cholera.
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