Natural Remedies Helpful In Leprosy
Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease and resembles syphilis and tuberculosis. It is caused by mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium leprae attacks the body tissues. Leprosy grips human body when our body systems do not work in harmony with one another and with the elements of earth. This is what traditional knowledge tells us about this disease.
When mycobacterium leprae attacks body tissues, very light and small red patches appear on the body. If these patches are painful, it is matter of serious concern. In an early stage, Mycobacterium leprae can be treated. If one witnesses any symptom of leprosy or any unusual mark on the body, he must consult a specialist. Doctors can diagnose leprosy by skin biopsy.
Patients of leprosy witnesses pain, headache, fever, nose bleed, broken bones, deformities, stiffness and dryness of skin, loss of fingers and toes, damage to eye, skin, and upper respiratory tract, and even nerve damage. The victim of Mycobacterium leprae feels low level of sensitivity to touch and heat. He also feels weakness of muscles, numbness in the hands, arms, legs and feet. Eyebrows and eyelashes of the victim also disappear gradually.
Leprosy is a harmful infectious disease. There is much advancement in medical science as regards treatment of this disease but by adopting herbal methods you can also prevent leprosy in a very natural way. Neem (Azadirachta Indica, Margosa) is very useful in treating leprosy. It has anti-septic and anti-inflammatory qualities. It is very effective in lessening the inflammation of tissues. Paste of Neem leaves is very effective for skin problems. Apply the paste on the affected area for relief. You can also use neem leaves in your bath water for freshness. Neem bath keeps you away from infectious bacteria.
Rhizomes herb is also very effective in treating leprosy. Juice and paste of Rhizomes helps in lessening inflammation in the joints. You can drink the juice of this herb for better relief. Paste can also be applied directly on the affected area for quick relief from inflammation.
Gota kola which is also known as Cantella Asiatica, Hydrocotyle is helpful in this regard. Gota kola tea is very effective for patients for getting relief from pain and fever. You can also apply the juice of gota kola herb on the affected area. For this boil some pieces of cloth and then rinse those pieces in gota kola juice. You can apply these pieces of cloth as bandage on the affected area. Gota kola herb is also available in market in powder and ointment form. You can even eat its powder with rice for relief.
Chalmoorga oil is also helpful in preventing leprosy. Make paste of chalmoorga oil with lemon juice and then apply this paste on the affected area. This mixture will surely help the patient to get rid from pains and inflammation. This mixture has a cooling effect also.
Leprosy is a disease that can cause you social shame and people due to fear of social stigma hide it from others. This is a major cause of the expansion of this disease. Please do not hesitate and approach a specialist or herbalist if you have doubt regarding leprosy. You can apply above mentioned therapies at home but do consult a trained herbalist beforehand.