Description
Tetanus is a disease of the Nervous System.
It is an Infectious disease and caused by Clostridium tetani Bacteria.
The Bacteria enters the body by deep wound.
The bacteria produces toxic substance in the body. It directly attacks the Brain and the Nervous System.
It causes painful contraction of the muscles, especially of the neck and the jaw.
Causes of Tetanus
Cuts
Burns
Injury
Bacteria named Clostridium tetani
Inserting nail or needle in the wound
Open Wound contaminated with faces, Dirt and Saliva
If not treated properly, Tetanus may cause
Death
Disability
Materia Medica for Tetanus
Single Herb
Flax ( Alsi ) Seeds for Tetanus
Powder Flax ( Alsi ) Seeds. Add one tablespoon powdered Flax ( Alsi ) Seeds in a cup of Yogurt. Have it once a day.
Crush a piece of Ginger ( Adrak ). Boil with one cup of water. Take it thrice a day.
Brown Mustard ( Lal Sarson ) Oil for Tetanus
Brown Mustard ( Lal Sarson ) Oil enriches with magnesium.
Magnesium prevents spasm problems in jaw.
Massage affected jaw with lukewarm oil twice a day.
Warm Compression in Tetanus
Apply bearably hot water bottle over the affected area.