Ayurvedic Remedies for SCURVY
SCURVYThis is caused by the deficiency of
Vitamin C and is marked, by weakness, anaemia, spongy gums and mucocutaneous haemorrhages. Bleeding occurs primarily from the gums. It may also occur from the capillaries inside
the skin. The presence of Vitamin C is very essential for coagulation of blood. In its absence, blood does not coagulate and the capillary walls become fragile. They rupture very
easily and bleeding does not stop even after a prolonged period.
This usually occurs among people in the army and also among people who live on tinned or preserved foods.
Excessive boiling of vegetables destroys Vitamin C and people accustomed to this type of food are prone to suffer from this ailment.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Scurvy: Amalaki is the drug of choice for the treatment of this condition. The ripe fruit should be collected and dried in the shade. It is then made into a powder.
This powder should be mixed with an equal quantity of sugar and taken in a dose of one teaspoonful three times a day with milk.
Chavana prasha which contains amalaki as one of its important ingre¬dients is given to the patient in a dose of one teaspoonful three times a day with milk.
Diet to taken by Scurvy patients: Fresh fruits as well as leafy and green vegetables should be taken in large quantities. Pomegranate, bilva and banana are very usefulin this condition.
The patient should be given raw fruits to eat.
Other regimens: The scurvy patient should not be exposed to excessive heat and sun and should take plenty of rest.
