Pleurisy Home Treatment
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura. There is fever and intense sharp pain under the rib cage. Bed rest is a must as is teaching the patient to splint or hold the chest area when coughing. Apply warm or cool compresses to the painful area to decrease inflammation and relieve pain. Give the patient plenty of fluids to help liquefy and remove secretions from the system. Have the patient lie on the affected side to prevent transfer of organisms to the unaffected side. A light liquid diet helps in the healing of the patient.
Pleurisy Treatment with Violet Flowers
Violet tea is very good to treat pleurisy as it has more vitamin A than any known plant. Chop 1 tablespoon of violet leaves, flowers, and stems. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the herb and allow steeping, covered, 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with sugar. Drink as often as desired. Violets are also a great relaxant and this will help to keep the patient calm.
Pleurisy Treatment with White Yarrow and Other Herbs
Mix 1 tablespoon .each of ginger, boneset, elecampane, Irish moss, elder flowers, milkweed root, and white yarrow. Add 1 tablespoons of the herb mixture to 4 cups of water and boil down to half the liquid. Strain well and add 1 teaspoon oil of peppermint and about 1 cup of honey. Take 1 tablespoon every 2 hours.
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