7 natural remedies for amoebiasis

Here are some great natural remedies to treat amoebiasis.

People who suffer occasional abdominal cramps with a lot of gas and a few loose motions generally put these symptoms down to indigestion. While this may sometimes truly be the case, it may also indicate the condition of amoebiasis which can be dangerous if left untreated. Amoebiasis is caused by the parasitic organism called Entamoebahistolytica that causes inflammation of the intestines. Practitioners of the modern system of medicine prescribe antibiotics to deal with this problem; however, there are quite a few home remedies that can help when the infection is not too severe.

Bael / Bilva

The bael or bilva fruit contains acidic substances that have an antimicrobial action. This acidic content is more in the unripe bael fruits and therefore, these give a better action than the ripe fruits. Take an unripe baelfruit, roast it over an open fire. Separate out the fruit pulp, add in a little sugar or honey to make it palatable and eat this two times every day. You may need to do this successively for a week or two for the symptoms to completely disappear. If you find it cumbersome to do all this, you could try taking one of the ayurvedicbael-containingproducts that are commercially available.

Kutja

The bark and roots of the kutja plant (called Kurchi) have been praised in Ayurveda for their action in dysentery and diarrhoea; this remedy also helps to reduce the bleeding associated with amoebiasis. Preparing the remedy at home can be quite cumbersome and it is best to take the kutja tablets that are commercially available.

Neem

Neem or margosa leaves have an antibiotic activity and this proves effective against the amoebiasis parasite. Make a powder out of dried neem leaves, add in an equal quantity of turmeric powder and make a paste with mustard oil. Apply this paste over the stomach region to help reduce the intestinal inflammation and painful cramps. Read more about the health benefits of neem

Apricot

Apricots are not just a rich source of vitamin A and C, they also contain a lot of fiber which is why consumption of these seeds is recommended in patients with constipation. However the leaves of apricot have the opposite effect they serve to bind the stools and this reduces the severity of the diarrhoea that accompanies amoebiasis. Wash a few leaves of apricot and extract the juice; dilute with a little water and drink.

Black tea

Drink a little black tea without sugar every day; this will help in clearing out the parasites from the intestine. It also helps to get rid of the toxic waste generated by the parasites within the intestine. (Read more about the health benefits of drinking tea)

Drumstick Juice

Drumsticks are valued for the high nutritive value and rich store of vitamins and minerals; the leaves of this plant contain an enzyme that can destroy the Entamoeba parasite and so, they have been used to deal with amoebiasis. Take about 450 grams of the leaves, extract the juice and mix in an equal amount of sesame seed oil. Heat this mixture to remove the water; cool and store and drink this juice for a few weeks.

Guava

The leaves of the guava tree are highly acidic and this effect helps to destroy the parasiteas well as its eggs present in the intestine. Wash and dry a few leaves of the guava tree and grind to a fine powder; add this powder into 1 glass of water and drink. Repeat thrice a day for faster action. (Read more about the health benefits of guavas.

Along with all these remedies for amoebiasis, it is vital you replenish the water and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea. While plain water boiled and cooled to kill microorganisms may be consumed at all times, you may also drink tender coconut water or buttermilk with a dash of cumin (jeera) occasionally to make up for the loss of body fluids.

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