Banana (Musa Accuminata) – The Wonder Health Plant

The Banana plant originated from Malaysia or India and it has spread to different tropical parts of the world.

Family: Musaceae.
Genus: Musa.
Species: Musa accuminata (Edible banana).
Names: English: Banana/ Plantain.
Hindi: Kela.
Telugu: Arati Pandu Continue reading

Desi Home Tips for Impetigo

Impetigo:

Impetigo is the contagious bacterial skin infection. It is caused by the bacteria streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. It is the most common type of skin infection among school children. Infection is caused by the bacteria present in the unclean bathrooms, spoiled food or the bacteria in our own bodies.

Blisters are formed on the skin and they are filled with pus. Impetigo spreads easily through the used towels etc.

People who are in sports are also susceptible to the infection. The bacteria may enter the persons through open wounds etc.

Home remedies for Impetigo

Desi Home Tips for Dementia

Dementia is the loss of memory due to an injury to the brain, presence of diseases or due to normal aging. It is a cognitive disability to remember anything. There will be loss of memory, lack of attention, learning disability, unable to judge and unable to solve problems.

The brain does not function properly in the affected individuals. If dementia occurs in old aged people, it may be due to Alzeimer’s disease, which is a senile dementia.

Home remedies for Dementia

Desi Tips for treatment of Edema at Home

What is Edema?

Edema is a condition (swelling)  that occurs due to the accumulation of the fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body. Edema is also known as ‘dropsy’ or ‘hydropsy’. Edema is common is some body parts like hands, ankles and feet.

Edema is well noticed during pregnancy and if travelled for a long time sitting at a same place. The best way of treating edema is to identify the underlying cause.

Video of Home remedies for Edema

How Turmeric Acts as a Natural Remedy

Turmeric powder is obtained from the plant Curcuma longa a tropical plant grown in Southern and South eastern tropical parts of Asia. The plant grows up to 1 meter height with a short stem and crumpled leaves.

Preparation of Turmeric Powder:

The rhizome is used to make powder. The rhizomes are uprooted and they are made free from mud and are boiled in hot water and they are dried in the sun. Afterwards they are powdered and they are free from the moisture.

Active Ingredient of Turmeric:

The active ingredient of the powder is Curcumin and the yellow colour is due Curcuminoids. Continue reading