Dropsy or edema refers to the abnormal acc umulation of fluid in the body. It may be general or localized in a particular part of the body. In case of kidney disease, dropsy is first noticed beneath the eyes and face, and worse in the morning. In case of heart disease, the swelling tends to worse in the evening.
Treatment
In dropsy, such food and liquids should be given so that urine is clear and foreign matter goes out of the body. If the patient is not very weak, he should fast for one day. Every day wet mud pack on the abdomen where there is swelling. For a few days take enema with lukewarm water. The patient of dropsy should take 6 doses of 50gms. Of sun charged water from orange bottele every day. Pineapple is very beneficial in the treatment of dropsy. IT contains chlorine which stimulates the activity of the kidneys and helps to remove the foreign matter.
- 1 ltr. Of water and 1 spoon of methi seeds soak it in water for 1 hour, boil it and make it half. Take it warm once or twice in a day
