HEART DISEASES

Hypertrophy Of The Heart:

Cause: Excessive labor and exercise, bringing on poor circulation cause dilatation of the heart.

Symptoms: Rapid heart beat, throbbing, palpitation of heart, heart pangs, tickling in the throat, cough, breathing trouble on a little exertion which also produces a rapid, contracted pulse, and sometimes swelling on one side of heart.

Treatment: Arjun Ghrita and Arjunarista are the wonderful remedies. When there is severe cough, use Brihat Basabaleha. If rapid breathing becomes oppressive, give Agastyaharitaki with hot water, or Swashara Jog. Massage Sarchandanadi Taila on the breast and follow up with colotropis gigenta fomentation. If Arjun Ghrita and Arjunarista are used in the initial stages, no trouble will ensue.

Diet: Rice (old stock ), fresh fish soup, meat soup, old gourd, tender radish, eggplant, trichosanthes dioica, mango, raisins, curd drink, garlic, and ginger. Acid and bitter foods are not allowed.