Amoebiasis or Amoebic colitis is a type of gastroenteritis that generally affects people with poor hygiene, especially in developing countries. It is a contagious disease and they can pass the infection through stool. When the infected stool contaminates food or water supplies, this disease can spread quickly. It is more common in the rural areas of India and other under developed nations. Ayurvedic Medicine for Amoebic dysentery can help in tackling this epidemic!
What is Amoebic dysentery/Amoebiasis?
WHO (World Health Organization) defines Amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis as an infection with a protozoan parasite known asEntamoeba histolytica. This parasite is prevalent in countries that have poor sanitary conditions predominate.
What causes Amoebic dysentery?
Research proves that Entamoeba histolytica spreads through food or water contaminated with stools/faeces. This is the microbe that causes Amoebic colitis. It can be spread from one person to another person, through contact with the mouth or rectal area of an infected person.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of Amoebiasis or Amoebic colitis can be either mild or severe which include:
- Cramps in the abdomen or tenderness in the abdomen
- Urge to defecate 3 to 20 times in a day, with mucus or blood.
- Flatulence
- Rectal pain while having a bowel movement
- Sudden weight loss
- Fever
- Vomiting
Did you know?
Amoebiasis occurs worldwide, but is more common in areas or countries with poor sanitation, particularly in the tropics.
Ayurvedic Medicine for Amoebic dysentery
In Ayurveda amoebiasis is called amayukta pravahika. Ayurvedic Treatment for Amoebic dysentery is based upon the eradication of the infection from the body and the maintenance of the inner layer of the intestines. So, Ayurveda provides a highly effective treatment that restores normalcy in an individual. It not only helps in treating the acute infection but also helps in preventing it from becoming chronic.
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Ayurvedic Medicine for Amoebic dysentery – Home remedies
- Make a powder out of dried neem or margosa leaves, add an equal quantity of turmeric powder and make a paste with mustard oil. Apply this paste over the stomach to help reduce painful cramps.
- Drink black tea without sugar every day to clear out the parasites from the intestine. It also helps to get rid of the toxic waste generated by the parasites within the intestine.
- Take about 50 grams of drumstick 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 to get rid of Amoebiasis.
- Wash and dry a few leaves of the guava tree and grind to a fine powder. Add this powder into a glass of water and drink. Repeat thrice a day for faster action. The highly acidic nature of these leaves destroys the parasite as well as the eggs present in the intestine.
A word of advice
- Store food in a hygienic manner and prevent exposure to insects and germs.
- Do not eat peeled vegetables and fruits from street vendors.
- Avoid buying or eating street food that is kept uncovered or cooked with dirty water.
- Always carry drinking water while travelling or buy bottled water.
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Testimonial
Ms. Sujatha – 21 years Student.
I am a foodie. I love street food. During my final year in college, I started to experience severe cramps accompanied by frequent bowel movements. I consulted Dr. Brahmanand Nayak. He investigated in detail and nailed the real cause of the problem. He strongly advised me to stay away from street food. I couldn’t believe that my favourite street food was the culprit. He put me on a course of medication as well. With a month’s time, I began to feel much better and healthier. I am really thankful to Dr. Brahmanand Nayak. I have stopped street food totally.
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