Croup Home Remedy Using Senna racemosa

Conditions Treated: Infectious Diseases

Specific Conditions Treated: Croup

Ingredients Used: Senna racemosa

Description: Croup or Laryngotracheobronchitis or Croup Syndrome refers to a disease which involves the upper respiratory tract. Croup is characterized by cough which seems like the bark of a dog. Most Croups are caused by viruses. These include Para-influenza virus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, and measles. Viral Croup occurs in children of the age group of 3 months to 5 years. Croup is seen usually in the winter and early spring. Symptoms are more severe in kids below 3 years. The characteristic bark like cough associated with Laryngotracheobronchitis or Croup Syndrome is due to the inflammation of the vocal chords. When the air passes through the swollen vocal chords it causes the chords to vibrate with a barking sound. Croup is not serious and can be treated at home. If the cough has become chronic medical intervention can be sought. Senna racemosa leaves extracts are a natural alternative for commonly used anti-biotics like Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Roxithromycin and Penicillin derivatives. Senna racemosa leaves extracts are devoid of the usual side effects associated with conventional anti-biotics like gastric irritation and resistance. Senna racemosa leaves extract can be used with confidence to treat Laryngotracheobronchitis.

Directions For Use: Boil 5 to 8 Senna racemosa leaves in 250 ml of water. Strain and drink 15 ml of this filtrate thrice daily for a week. The symptoms of Laryngotracheobronchitis are resolved in a week of treatment with Senna racemosa leaves extracts.

Not To Use With: No specific precaution needs to be followed while using this treatment. Senna racemosa leaves extract is perfectly safe and is devoid of the usual adverse reactions seen with other antibiotics in the treatment of Laryngotracheobronchitis.

Side Effects: None are seen. Senna racemosa leaves extract can be used with confidence in the treatment of Laryngotracheobronchitis.

Expected Results: The Laryngotracheobronchitis is resolved in a week of treatment with Senna racemosa leaves extracts.

Expected Results Within: 1 week