Description
Heat Exhaustion is a disease of the Whole Body.
The condition in which the body gets too hot and is unable to cool itself is known as Heat Exhaustion.
Hypothalamus is a part of the brain which controls the body temperature. The body temperature rises in hot conditions or during a physical workout. Normally, the body keeps itself cool by the way of sweating. In Heat Exhaustion the body gets too hot, profuse sweating occurs, the body losses excessive water along with electrolytes. The body is unable to get rid of the heat and fails to cool itself.
Causes of Heat Exhaustion
Fire
Dehydration
Hot Weather
Excess of Sweating
Exposure to sun for a long time
What to do in Heat Exhaustion?
Immediately, get out of the hot environment
Cool yourself under an air conditioner. If air conditioner is not reachable, find a cool and shady place.
Drink water or fluids to replenish the lost fluids
Get a shower
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks
If the condition is not improving visit a Doctor
If not treated properly, Heat Exhaustion may cause
Death
Seizures
Confusion
Heat Stroke
Differential Diagnosis
Heat Stroke is the condition in which the body temperature reaches 104 °F. It is a severe condition which can cause damage to organs and brain. In extreme cases, it can even lead to death.
Materia Medica for Heat Exhaustion
Single Herb Onion for Heat Exhaustion
Consume raw Onion either in chutney or salad form daily in you diet.
Soak half cup of Tamarind pulp in one cup of hot water for 20 minutes. Strain it and add sugar to taste. Have it daily.
Mango for Heat Exhaustion
Roast a raw Mango. Peel it and wash with fresh water. Mash it with one glass of cold water and filter it. Add half teaspoon each of Sugar, powdered Black Pepper, roasted Cumin powder and Rock Salt in it. Mix them well. Drink it once a day.
Soak 3-4 Plums in water for 6 hours. Mash the soaked plum with one glass of water and filter it. Drink it twice daily.
Drink one glass of fresh Coconut water daily.
Extract the juice of Coriander leaves by grinding and squeezing them. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of the juice in one glass of water and add a pinch of sugar in it. Drink it once a day.
Extract the juice of Mint leaves by grinding and squeezing them. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of the juice in one glass of water and add a pinch of sugar in it. Drink it once a day.
Crush Basil leaves with Sandalwood Powder and make a paste with water. Apply this mixture on the forehead.
It will reduce the body heat.
Extract the pulp from the Aloe Vera leaf. Blend it with one glass of water. Drink it once a day.
Mix 1 tablespoon each of Sandalwood powder and Rose water. Apply it on your forehead and leave it for 30 minutes. Repeat the process daily.