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 The most important home remedy
for backache is the use of garlic. Two or three cloves should
be taken every morning to get results. An oil prepared from
garlic and rubbed on the back will give great relief. This oil
is prepared by frying ten cloves of garlic in 60 ml of oil in
a frying pan. Any of the oils which are used as rubefacients,
such as mustard oil. sesame oil, and coconut oil can be used
according to one's choice. They should be fried on a slow fire
till they are brown. After the oil has cooled, it should be
applied vigorously on the back, and allowed to remain there
for three hours. The patient may, thereafter, take a
warm-water bath. This treatment should be continued for at
least fifteen days.
Lemon is another useful remedy
for backache. The juice of one lemon should be mixed with
common salt and taken by the patient twice daily. It will give
relief.
The use of chebulic myroblan is
beneficial in the treatment of backache. A small piece of this
fruit should be eaten after meals. This will give quick
relief.
Vitamin C has proved valuable
in case of severe backaches. About 2,000 mg of this vitamin
should be taken daily for treating this condition.
Considerable improvement will be noticeable within two days.
Raw potato is an ancient home
remedy for backache, characterised by incapacitating pain in
the lumbar region, especially in the lower part of the back.
Application of raw potato in the fom of a poultice has been
found very effective in this condition. |
