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Snake Gourd (5/10) |
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A decoction of snake gourd is useful in bilious fevers, as a febrifuge or thirst reliever and laxative. Its efficacy increases provided it is given with chiratta and honey. In obstinate cases of fevers, a combined infusion of this plant and coriander is more beneficial. About 30 grams of each should be infused in water overnight The strained liquid should be given in two doses the next day. A decoction of the leaves with the addition of coriander is also useful in bilious fever. The leaf juice is used to nduce vomiting. The latter is also applied locally as a liniment in cases of liver congestion. In remittent fevers, it is applied over the whole body.
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Devil's Tree (4/10) |
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The herb is an excel1ent substitute for cinchona and quinine for the treatment of intermittent and. remittent fevers. Its powder can be taken in doses of 2 to 6 grams or its extract should be given in doses of 2 to 10 drops.
An infusion of the bark is very useful in malaria. It brings down fever steadily to normal in a short time without causing perspiration and over exhaustion which usually follows other medicines for malaria.
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Fenugreek (3/10) |
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Tea made from fenugreek seeds is equal in value to quinine in reducing fevers. It is particularly valuable as a cleansing and soothing drink. Fenugreek seeds, when moistened with water become slightly mucilaginous, and hence the tea made from with them has the power to dissolve sticky substance like mucus.
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Hermal (3/10) |
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Hermal is beneficial in the treatment of remittent and intermittent fevers. It is useful in chronic malaria but is not so effective in acute cases. The seeds are given either as an infusion, decoction or in powder form.
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Indian Mallow (2/10) |
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The Indian mallow is valuable in fevers. Its infusion is used for this purpose.
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Cassia pod (2/10) |
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The root of the tree is a tonic and useful in reducing fever. An alcoholic extract of the root-bark is used for black water fever also called as Dengue fever.
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Bloodwort (1/10) |
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Bloodwort is one of the best known herbal remedies for fevers. A hot infusion of the herb induces perspiration which cools fevers and expels toxins.
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Chirayata (1/10) |
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Chirayata is an effective drug for reducing fevers. It is specially beneficial in the treatment of malarial fevers. It is also effective in hysteria and convulsions.
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Hog Weed (1/10) |
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Hog weed is beneficial in the treatment of fevers. It brings down temperature by inducing copious perspiration.
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Holy basil (1/10) |
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The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as a preventive against these diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a litre of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature.
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Sandal wood (1/10) |
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Sandalwood paste applied on the temple relieves headache and brings down the temperature in fevers.
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