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Medicinal benefits of Betel Leaf, Tamarind, Mustard Oil and Menthol
Muhammad Shamim Akhter, 8 February 2012:
T hough it is a fact, many people know a little about medicinal benefits of plants, leaves, seeds and oil those we see around us. We often talk about the medicines kept on the shelves of the pharmacies; however, we forget to pay tribute to the plants, leaves, seeds, oil those we see and get cheaply from our neighboring shops. Obtaining from nature directly and by utilizing those systematically, we may be cured of from many diseases.
Modern medical scientists have invented many appliances which contribute to diagnose various diseases. In fact, those inventions have been regarded as the best gift of the scientists to the mankind. Along with diagnosis, many drugs have so far been invented which help to cure of the patients from various ailments.
Although they bring manifold benefits to us, because of high price, in many cases, they are remained untouchable. Particularly the people of low income at times can not afford to them. Thus they are deprived of getting benefit of these inventions. In that case, we should not be frustrated, rather we may be hopeful that Allah is great and he is kind to us. A great deal of plants, leaves, seeds around us may mitigate the problem of the needy people. Those are obtainable by comparatively cheap price in our local shops and may help to cure of the disease that we think little. It is my objective to ignite the sense so that we get the medicinal benefits of the plants.
In many cases, we may avoid expensive synthetic drugs and take refuge to the plants available around us. However, in the event of surgery and beyond the limit of knowledge about the disease appear new to you, you are seriously advised to take assistance of the sincere and authorized doctors.
BETEL LEAVES:
I was standing at the bus-stop near Golapshah Mazar at Gulistan on 2 November, 2010. As soon as a co-passenger was supposed to get on a bus coming from Sadarghat to Gaabtoli, all on a sudden, his one leg was pricked in the manhole at the point the bus stopped and after that he could not move anymore. I and other people pulled the man up and trying to give some medication like rubbing ice-cream. Even I rubbed with the chewed betel leaves bought by 2 taka from a shop near the station. Since his condition was not improving, I helped him to take him in the Dhaka Medical College Hospital at Palashi. Unfortunately, neither any CNG cab nor did any other vehicle showed their interests to take the passenger. Then I promised him to help him by hook or by crook, I hired a rickshaw subject to the condition that the destination he would go we must not be disagreed with him. Lastly, he was agreed and was agreed to go to Science Laboratory in Dhaka . Because of hospitalization of his wife in “ Popular Hospital ' at Dhanmodi, I directed the rickshaw-puller to go towards there. I thought if I could take him there, two purposes would be served: he would be able to meet with his family and he would get medical support from there too. When we were passing by the Dhaka Medical College near Shaheed Minar, I asked betel-leave- seller, walking around there. I requested the victim to pay for two big betel leaves and he paid six taka for two leaves. After that I told him to chew and rub the juice on the area injured. Some area of his lower part of the leg was inflated and he was being battered by pain. After ten minutes, when the rickshaw reached at the Police camp near New-Market Police Station, he told me with satisfaction that he was feeling good and no more pain was felt anymore. Even he walked without any trouble with me and crossed the road and got on another rickshaw towards Popular Hospital at Dhanmondi from Balaka Cinema Hall.
It was an amazing result of betel leaves. The result was same to my case. One day I was injured with the hook of umbrella and bleeding was started. Once I rubbed the injured area by the juice of betel leaves bought by 2 taka, bleeding was stopped instantly. The other day, the epidermis of my wrist was squashed and I felt such pain. Thereafter, I used the juice of a betel leave, I felt good.
The benefit of betel leave is known as ‘Pan' in Bangladesh and obtainable in everywhere in Bangladesh . You may take at time you are injured and bleeding continues without any hesitation.
TAMARIND:
Once we feel uneasy because of indigestion and overeating, juice of Tamarind or Tetul brings amazing result. It is very helpful to digest the foods. If someone feels uneasy due to rise of blood pressure, he may send his pressure down instantly by taking the juice of Tamarind. Years back, after taking rich food during Eid-day, I had to face much uneasiness due to Diarrhea and severe pain in abdomen. But I have been taking the juice of tamarind for last three years and no more trouble in the abdomen or stomach have been felt since then. Not only Eid day, but also I take once I feel discomfort during anytime. Why don't you try?
MUSTARD OIL:
Mustard oil is one of the best medicines which may reduce cough and cold. When I rub this oil on my chest, throat, I feel no discomfort, rather many disorder is disappeared. During the summer, when my leg-joints and some area of my ‘hidden organ' becomes reddened due to sweat and bacteria, I avoid to take refuge to any sex-specialist and rub mustard oil with some salt and gets positive result. The bacterial infection is cured of and I feel comfort. Mustard oil has other benefits that you may know from various articles, easily obtainable from internet.
MENTHOL:
Months back, I was not hearing anything all one a sudden. Nasal area was disturbing and I felt much discomfort. Then I went to the doctors. First I went to a general physician Dr. Humayun Kabir (BMDC reg. no 24831) on 15-7-2011 who practice in my area. He mentioned it nasal Mockage (?) and cough. He prescribed for medicines like Napa , Fenadin, Rhinozolee and Tenocab. Since the situation did not improve within the following two days, though he suggested that it would take a little time to cure of, I went to another specialized doctor Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam on 17 July, 2011. He practices in my area too. He mentioned in C/C – ear problem and o/e Sinusitis. He suggested conducting a surgery so that the fluid in the nasal cavity might be taken away. Lastly I was agreed with him and result was not amazing. After surgery he prescribed for Rhinozol, Neofloxin, Fexo, Bromex, Tamen, and cap. Seclo. Since the condition was not improving rapidly, rather I felt pain in the chest, I quit taking medicine except taking Rinozole, I went take advice from Dr. Khorshed Alam and begged suggestion what could be done since the problem was not solved instantly. He then suggested taking the vapor of Menthol and after two to three days I started to hear. By this time, I have spent 2800 taka.
Since then, once I feel discomfort due to cough and cold, I take the vapor of menthol and no more complexity in the nasal area is felt ever then. Even today, when we feel heavy cold, I feel no discomfit since I take the vapor of Menthol, whereas I felt various nasal problems last year. Since I inhale the vapor of Menthol, I feel good. Menthol is extracted from mint. You may take it. Thank to Dr. Khorshed Alam; his information has helped me to pick a right natural wonder to cure of my aliment.
Annexure:
In 2009, I had been found to be suffered from Diabetes. As per the instruction of the doctor of the BIRDEM, I had been using insulin for last two months. Along with medication, I used to walk nearly 5 KMs a day and gradually I had recovered my lost health and till now I am fine and to keep this trend sustain, I ride bike for nearly an hour almost a day and have quit intaking sugar and need not any insulin at all. Surprisingly, glucose level in my blood is remained 5-6.5 for last two years and to be frank I do not feel any sick at all.From my personal experience, I have to say that physical exercise is the best way to check diabetes, even from many ailments. May Allah save me from ailments and increase my knowledge.
