Anorexia

Anorexia means loss of appetite. It is a symptom of disturbed digestion and common in all diseases which lead to general weakness. This condition results from failure of the activity of the stomach and secretion of gastric juices due to low vitality which, in turn, can be due to various causes.

Persons suffering from anorexia may refuse to eat and suffer from insomnia. In course of time, emaciation becomes severe.

People suffer from anorexia when they habitually take a faulty diet and hardly do any physical work. It may also result from stress and strain such as domestic worry, emotional disturbances, difficult working conditions, and nervous disorders. General body disorders and diseases also lead to this condition.

Anorexia Treatment using Lime:

Lime is also a valuable remedy for restoring a lost appetite. A preparation made from this fruit and ginger has been found very effective in overcoming this condition. About one teaspoon of the juice of lime should be mixed with an equal quantity of the juice of ginger. One gram of rock salt should be added to this mixture. It should then be placed in sunlight For three days. A teaspoon taken after each meal will tone up the digestive system and improve the appetite. Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with CARDAMOM

Ingredients:

Cardamom, powdered 1 g

Water ½ cup

Put the powdered cardamom in 1/2 cup water and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for one minute, remove from the heat, let it stand for 10 minutes and then strain.

Preparation time: boiling time 1 minute; standing time 10 minutes.

Dosage:1 table spoon, every 15 minutes till the symptoms disappear.

Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with CHAMOMILE:

Ingredients:

Chamomile Flowers, crushed 1 tea spoon

Boiling water 1 cup

Combine the boiling water and the flowers in a covered container and allow the tea to stand for 5-10 minutes. Discard the flowers by straining the extract through a muslin cloth or any other suitable strainer, and drink the freshly prepared watery extract 3-4 times a day.

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes.

Dosage:1 cup, 3-4 times a day.

Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with HOLY BASIL:

Ingredients:

Holy Basil Leaves, crushed 11 g

Water 2 cups

Milk 1 table spoon

Sugar 15 g

Boil- the leaves in 2 cups water in a covered container and cook till the water is reduced to 1 cup. Strain and add milk and sugar and garnish with powdered cardamoms.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.Dosage:1 cup, 3 times a day.

Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with JUNIPER:

Ingredients:

Berries, branches, wood finely chopped 1 tea spoon

Boiling water 1 cup

Combine the chopped herb and the boiling water in a container, cover and let the tea brew for 20 minutes. Strain and drink morning and evening.

Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Dosage:1 CUP twice a day.

Caution: This tea is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women.

Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with PEPPERMINT:

Ingredients:

Recently dried Peppermint leaves, crushed 15 g

Boiling water 2 cups

Infuse the herb in boiling water for 5-20 minutes, depending on the concentration required. Strain the infusion before drinking.

Preparation time: 5-20 minutes.

Dosage:1- 2 cups a day between meals, hot or warm.

Caution: This tea should not be given to infants or very young children as they may experience an unpleasant choking sensation.

Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with ROSEMARY:

Ingredients:

Rosemary Leaves, crushed 1 tea spoon

Boiling water 1 cup

To prepare the tea, place the leaves in a container and pour the boiling water over them. Cover the container and let the leaves steep in the water for 10 minutes. Strain, and the tea is ready.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Dosage: 1 cup, twice a day.

Herbal Recipes for Anorexia with FENNEL, MINT, ROSE

Ingredients:

Fennel seeds, crushed 6 g

Mint leaves, crushed 6 g

Rose flower, crushed 6g

Boiling water 3/4 cup

Combine the three herbs and pour the boiling water over them. Let the mixture stand in a covered vessel for 30 minutes, then strain the tea and drink twice a day.

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Dosage: ¾ cup, twice a day.

Anorexia Treatment using Apples:

Apples are another variety of fruit useful in anorexia. They help digestion by stimulating the flow of pepsin, a protein-digesting enzyme, in the stomach.

Anorexia Treatment using Garlic:

Garlic possesses a special property to stimulate the digestive tone of the system and improve appetite. A soup prepared from this vegetable can be of immense help to a patient suffering from anorexia. Three or four cloves of raw garlic should be boiled in a cup of water. This soup can be reinforced with the juice of half a lemon and taken twice daily.

Anorexia Treatment using Ginger:

The use of ginger is valuable in the loss of appetite. About five grams of this vegetable should be ground and licked with a little salt once a day for the treatment of this condition.

Anorexia Treatment using Sour Grapes:

Sour grapes are another effective remedy for anorexia.

Anorexia Treatment using Oranges:

Oranges are an extremely useful remedy for anorexia. They stimulate the flow of digestive juices, thereby improving digestion and increasing appetite. One or two oranges a day are advised.