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What is the cure for scurvy?
(10 Mar 2008)

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Scurvy natural remedies 

The main cause for scurvy is a lack of Vitamin C in your body. The primary symptom of Scurvy is the bleeding in your gums. However, people suffering form scurvy are often exhausted, and complain of muscle and joint pains.


Scurvy can be cured by simply making a change in your lifestyle and your diet. However, you should visit a doctor about your symptoms before you begin any treatment.  

Consuming Indian gooseberry is an excellent remedy for scurvy.


You should use the dried gooseberry. Powder this and mix it with an equal quantity of sugar. Eat a tablespoon of this thrice a day with a cup of milk. Drinking water in which the juice of a Lemon has been squeezed and a tablespoon of honey added, is another excellent remedy that you can try at home.   You should also include plenty of potatoes in your diet since these are very good to treat scurvy. Amchur is the powder from dried mangoes. This has the property to cure Scurvy. Take a table spoon of this every day.  

Your diet should undergo a drastic change. You should avoid eating processed food and instead eat fresh fruits and vegetables. You can help get rid of scurvy with a well-regulated, well planned diet of food that is healthy and well balanced.

answered by M W on 11 Mar 2008, 4:26:05

 

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