Diarrhea is the elimination of frequent, loose and watery stools. It is both a disease and symptom of other diseases. It is a common health problem that occurs in all age groups. When diarrhea is mild, it requires little treatment. In acute cases, it causes dehydration and needs immediate attention. Causes: Diarrhea is caused by [...]
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Sunflower is a commonly used ornamental flower. It is a native of America and grown all over the world in sunny regions. The shrub grows up to a height of 5-10 feet. It bears erect stem, hairy leaves, and composite flowers having many florets of bright yellow petals and brown flower heads developing into seeds. [...]
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men that causes increased pressure on urethra and interferes with the urine flow. The inability of the bladder to empty completely leads to infections in bladder, which spread to other parts of urinogenital system and prostate gland. More than 30-40% of men above [...]
Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris, commonly known as Angina, refers to chest pains caused due to inadequate blood supply and oxygen to the heart. The pain is temporary. It may be felt for few seconds to few hours. It is not a disease but a warning of a pending heart problem. It is common in patients suffering from [...]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disease that affects all muscles, bones tendons, and connective tissues. It causes widespread pain in response to pressure. Generally, it leads to morning stiffness, fatigue, and headache. It commonly occurs with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It is also more common in women. Symptoms: Symptoms include pain in neck, shoulders, back, hips, [...]
Olive Tree (Olea europaea)
Olive is one of the most extensively cultivated trees around the world. Olive is a small evergreen tree that grows up to a height of 20-25 feet. It is grown for its aromatic and healthy leaves, and a fruit, which is used to extract oil. The tree bears twisted trunk with pale grey bark, thin [...]
Warts
Warts are the contagious, small, painless non cancerous (benign) outgrowths or tumours on skin. Warts can be seen on mouth, hands, feet and genital areas. They are more common in children but occur in adults also. Normally they disappear by themselves; else they are to be removed by various methods. Causes: Warts are caused by [...]
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa sinensis)
Hibiscus (Rosemallow), also known as Jabakusum in Hindi is an ornamental shrub that grows in many colors. It is an annual shrub that bears funnel shaped flowers and large tooth edged alternate leaves. The shrub grows in temperate, tropical regions and subtropical climate and is commonly found in regions of Indian Ocean, Asia, Australia, Florida [...]
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Eucalyptus or blue gum tree is among the world’s tallest trees. It is grown for its aromatic leaves. The tree grows to a height of 100-150 feet. It has a light colored bark, green branches, white flowers and lance shaped bluish white leaves. The leaves contain aromatic oil, which is of high medicinal value. It [...]
Common cold
Common cold, also called as nasopharyngitis, is perhaps the most frequently occurring viral infection. It is an upper respiratory tract infection that occurs frequently in children due to weak immunity. Normally infection last anywhere between 3 to7 days and then diminishes gradually. As such, there is no need of antibiotics, but if cold and fever [...]
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Varicose Veins
Veins are blood vessels which bring impure blood from all parts of body to heart. However, veins also carry pure blood from lungs to the heart. Veins have valves to prevent back flow of blood. When an