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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Home Remedies for Cholera
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Cholera is one of the most severe diseases of the
intestines. It is a serious infection involving the lower part
of the small bowel. It is a water-borne disease and is
common during the monsoon. The mortality rate for this
disease has been quite high.
The first sign of cholera may be mild diarrhea. This is
followed by sudden violent purging. The stools are loose,
watery, and greyish-brown in colour. Diarrhea is usually
accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The patient gets
severe cramps in the stomach, and feels very thirsty and
restless. The temperature rises, but the skin is generally
cold and clammy and the pulse is weak. In the next
stage, the body becomes colder; the skin dry, wrinkled,
and purple; die voice weak and husky; and the urine,
scanty and dark. The blood pressure falls, the cramps are
agonizing, and signs of collapse appear rapidly.
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Cholera is caused by a germ known as Vibrio cholerae. This germ produces a powerful poison or endotoxin. The
disease is spread by flies and water contaminated by the germs.
Cholera Treatment with Bitter Gourd
The fresh juice of bitter gourd is an effective medicine in the early stages of cholera. Two teaspoons of this juice,
mixed with an equal quantity of white onion juice and a teaspoon of lime juice, should be given twice daily in the
treatment of this condition.
Cholera Treatment with Clove
Cloves are useful in cholera. About four grams of this spice should be boiled in three litres of water until half of
the water has evaporated. The decoction thus prepared should be given to the patient several times during the
day. This will reduce the severe symptoms.
Cholera Treatment with Lemon
The foremost among the many home remedies for cholera is the use of lemon. The juice of this fruit can kill
cholera bacilli within a very short time. It is also a very effective and reliable preventive against cholera during an
epidemic. It can be taken in the form of a sweetened or salted beverage for this purpose. Taking of lemon with
food as a daily routine can also prevent cholera.
Cholera Treatment with Onion
Onions are another valuable remedy for cholera. About thirty grams of this vegetable and seven black peppers
should be pounded finely in a pestle and given to the patient in two or three doses during the day. Onions allay
thirst and restlessness and the patient feels better.
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