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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Home Remedies for Dropsy
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Home Remedies for Dropsy
Dropsy, technically known as oedema, refers to the
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body. It may be
general or localized.
In the case of kidney disease, dropsy is first noticed
beneath the eyes and face, and is worse in the mornings.
In the case of heart disease, the swelling tends to be
worse in the evenings and begins in the lower parts of
the body such as the ankles. In liver disease, which is
often the result of chronic alcoholism, the swelling is in the
legs and abdomen. Oedema occurs in many diseases,
especially those relating to the heart, kidney, and liver.
Dropsy Home Remedy with Pineapple
Pineapple is one of the many home remedies found
beneficial in die treatment of dropsy.
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It contains sufficient chlorine which stimulates the activity of the kidneys and -helps remove much of the waste
products from the body. It also relieves the body of a waterlogged condition.
Dropsy Home Remedy with Arjuna
Another effective remedy for dropsy is the use of the herb arjuna. This herb has been employed successfully by
practitioners of the indigenous system of medicine in the treatment of this condition. Thirty grams of the thick
bark can be mixed with 250 ml of milk to make a decoction, and taken every morning on an empty stomach.
Alternately, one or two grams of the powder of the bark can be added to a cup of milk with sufficient jaggery to
sweeten it, and taken every morning on an empty stomach.
Dropsy Home Remedy with Black Nightshade
Black nightshade has proved beneficial in the treatment of dropsy. It can be taken both in the form of a decoction
or as a vegetable. The decoction can be made by boiling thirty grams of black nightshade in half a tore of water,
till it is reduced by one-third. This can be taken twice daily. An extract of the leaves and stem, in doses of 6 - 8 ml
can also be taken twice
daily.
Dropsy Home Remedy with Lime Water
Lime water has also proved effective in the treatment of mis condition. The whole belly should be covered with a
large, absorbant towel, which has been dipped in strong lime water and then squeezed out.
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Home Made Dropsy Tonic with Potatoes
Here is an old Irish remedy for dropsy that has
been in use for centuries. Clean 2 potatoes
thoroughly and peel. Add the peelings to 2 cups of
water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer
15 minutes, covered. Strain and add 3 tablespoons
of the liquid to a glass of water or cranberry
juice. Drink 4 glasses daily until swelling has gone
down.
It sometimes helps to thin the blood, especially if
you have heart problems. Caution: If you are on
heart medication, consult your doctor. These are
natural treatments to thin the blood. Vitamin C
thins the blood.
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