Herbal plants for tuberculosis are not only used by the body itself to treat the disease but also help in treating the symptoms as well. The herbs are effective as they have anti-fungal properties and they can help in fighting off the fungus that causes this illness.
What is Turberculosis
Tuberculosis is a very serious disease that affects the lungs, digestive system and nervous system. It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that live in the lungs. The bacteria are passed from one person to another when they cough or sneeze.
The bacteria can also be passed from one person to another during close contact with an infected person. Because tuberculosis is contagious, people who live in places where TB is common, such as nursing homes, hospitals and prisons, are at risk of getting it.
Though disease is curable with antibiotics, the bacteria causing it can develop resistance to the antibiotics if they are taken in excess, taken for too long or due to other factors. It can also be deadly if left untreated. TB can affect anyone, but it mainly affects people who do not have access to health care or those whose immune systems have been compromised.
What causes Tuberculosis?
There are two major types of bacteria that can cause TB: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which infects the lungs, and Mycobacterium bovis, which infects the body’s lymph nodes. The bacteria multiply, causing inflammation and damage to the lungs. The bacteria are spread through the air when someone coughs sneezes or speaks. It can live in the body for many years and cause TB.
The bacteria can live for a long time in the air and on surfaces such as toilet seats, furniture, door knobs and doorknobs.
How does tuberculosis develop?
Bacteria that cause tuberculosis live in the air we breathe, usually in large numbers and for a long time. They are breathed into the lungs when someone with TB coughs or sneezes. The bacteria then multiply, causing inflammation and damage to the lungs. This damage is called tuberculosis.
The immune system tries to fight off infection but sometimes cannot stop it from spreading through the body. This can happen even if someone has been treated with antibiotics for several weeks or months because they have not completely cured their infection (cured enough to prevent disease spreading). As a result of this response, people with TB may feel sick but do not always have symptoms.
What are the means through which Tuberculosis can be contacted.
There are four major risk factors for contracting tuberculosis:
- Poor health and malnutrition
- Contact with an infected person through close personal contact such as shaking hands or sharing food and drink
- Exposure to a very high number of cases of TB in an area (migration)
- Being born in a country where TB is common (such as India)
It’s not easy to contract TB from someone who has it. But if you are at high risk of catching TB, your health care provider may recommend that you receive treatment for TB before you travel abroad.
Stages of Tuberculosis
There are many different types of tuberculosis infections and they can be divided into two basic groups:
Latent tuberculosis – The bacteria are not yet active in your body, but you’ve been exposed to them and you will develop TB if you are exposed again. This form of TB is called latent because it doesn’t cause symptoms until years after exposure to the bacteria.
Primary TB – This form of disease is caused by bacteria that are already active in your body and needs treatment from an expert who understands how these bacteria work.
Types of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis of the respiratory tract (TB-RT)
Most TB cases are caused by infection with M. tuberculosis. (TB-RT) is characterized by inflammation of the lungs and bronchi. The most common form is miliary TB-RT, which presents with symptoms such as cough and chest pain, and the infection may spread to other parts of the body including the lymph nodes, spleen, liver or bones.
It can spread through the air to people living in close contact with an infected person, such as health care workers or family members caring for someone with TB. People with pulmonary TB may develop repeated episodes of coughing up sputum (phlegm), a chest X-ray that shows changes in the shape and size of your lungs, or weight loss due to loss of appetite or malnutrition.
Miliary tuberculosis
Miliary tuberculosis is an infection that spreads through the airways and causes coughing, fever, weight loss and night sweats. It is characterized by a characteristic chest X-ray pattern known as “miliary tubercles” which are small nodules in red pulmonary tissue that may be seen throughout a patient’s lungs.
The disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), which infects cells lining the walls of bronchial tubes called alveolar cells. These cells break down into granulomatous lesions called tubercles when infected with MTB.
Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a very infectious disease that affects the lungs. It is caused by a bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which spreads through droplets from the nose and mouth of infected people. There are two types of TB: latent (lung TB) and active disease, which causes symptoms such as fever, night sweats, shaking chills and coughing.
Intensive care unit disease
Very rarely, this form causes death within six months after becoming infected unless treated promptly and effectively. Intensive care unit disease requires treatment with drugs called antituberculars (which kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis).
Infectious disease
This type of TB is most often spread through coughing and sneezing on surfaces where people have been exposed to bacteria from another infected person’s coughs and sneezes.
Symptoms of Tuberculosis
The symptoms of tuberculosis vary based on the part of the body affected. For example, a person with a lung infection may have difficulty breathing or cough up sputum. A person with an intestinal infection may feel ill and have diarrhea or abdominal pain.
The symptoms of tuberculosis can be difficult to spot when you first start feeling sick. In fact, if you are having a hard time noticing the disease early on, it may be harder to notice the disease when it is at its most contagious.
In general, the symptoms of tuberculosis include:
- A persistent cough that lasts more than 10 days or gets worse after coughing or sneezing
- Tiredness or fatigue (difficulty sleeping)
- Chills
- Headache
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Coughing, and/or blood in the sputum (mucus).
- Chest pain
- Sore throat, which can be either green or gray in color
- A fever above 100 degrees F (37 degrees C)
- Weight loss or gain
Treatment of Tuberculosis
Treatment of tuberculosis is a long and complicated process. It involves many different drugs, each of which has its own side effects, as well as the possibility of developing drug resistance. In most cases, the first line of treatment is usually two or three months of antibiotics in combination with other medications. If this does not work, then more powerful drugs are often used. The length of treatment depends on the patient’s weight, age and other factors.
Antibiotics. This is the first line of treatment for TB and it consists of antibiotics that destroy the bacteria in the lungs. The most common type of antibiotics used for this purpose are rifampicin and isoniazid (INH). They are taken for four to six months at a time depending on the severity of disease and patient’s condition. During this period, patients must take their medication twice daily by mouth with food or water; they may also take it rectally if they want to be sure they get all the medication into their stomachs.
A doctor will make a diagnosis of tuberculosis based on the symptoms and physical examination. Treatment for tuberculosis involves drugs that kill bacteria in the lungs and prevent them from causing further infections. The most common antibiotics used to treat TB are:
- Rifampin (rifamycin)
- Isoniazid (isoniazid)
- Pyrazinamide (pyrazinamide)
Treatment for TB includes:
Injections of a medicine called rifampin (RIF) and one or more antibiotics called isoniazid (INH) to kill the bacteria in the body. The person must take these medicines daily for six months.
If there is resistance to INH, the patient must take streptomycin (STRE) instead of INH for four months.
Herbal Plants for Tuberculosis treatment with Their Active Components.
It is difficult to treat tuberculosis. The most effective way of doing this is with the help of herbal medicines. Usually, patients are given drugs that contain some active components which do not work well on their own.
Researchers have now found an alternative solution to treat tuberculosis. They have identified a number of natural ingredients from plants that could be used as medicines when combined together to treat TB. The use of these herbal plants enables a patient to get the best results in the shortest time. It also helps them to avoid using toxic chemicals that can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
This article will discuss some of these ingredients and how they can help treat TB effectively without causing any side effects or other problems. The herbal plants for tuberculosis treatment include:
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Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic is one of the best herbal plants for tuberculosis treatment. Garlic contains allicin which has proven effective against TB bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Allicin inhibits M tuberculosis growth by killing it without harming other microorganisms. The juice of garlic is a good antioxidant that helps to prevent the formation of harmful compounds in the body. It also contains sulfur compounds that destroy germs and viruses, while reducing inflammation and inhibiting growth. Garlic has also been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, which helps reduce swelling and pain associated with tuberculosis.
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger has long been used as herbal medicine to treat cancer. The active ingredient contained in this plant is gingerol, which is known to be effective against bacteria. This herb can be used in the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other respiratory diseases such as whooping cough.
Ginger contains high levels of vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system and reduce inflammation caused by tuberculosis. Ginger root is also rich in antioxidants that help repair damaged cells, while improving blood circulation and preventing blood clots from forming during an attack by tuberculosis bacteria.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the herbal plants for the treatment of tuberculosis because it has anti-inflammatory properties and also prevents the growth of bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which is said to stimulate the immune system and help fight infections. It also contains coumarin and eugenol, two compounds that are known to have anti-inflammatory actions. The anti-inflammatory effects can help reduce swelling, reduce fever and pain associated with tuberculosis symptoms.
Cinnamon improves blood circulation and oxygenation in the lungs, which can help prevent lung infection caused by tuberculosis bacteria. Cinnamon’s main active ingredient is cinnamaldehyde, which is considered safe for human consumption but may cause allergic reactions in some people.
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Guduchi
One of the most effective herbal plants for the treatment of tuberculosis is guduchi. Guduchi is an Indian Ayurvedic herb believed to have antifungal properties and has been shown to be effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains resistant to other antifungals such as amphotericin B. Guduchi is a herb that helps to remove toxins from the body and can reduce cough in people with tuberculosis.
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Astragalus membranaceus
Astragalus membranaceus or Huang Lian is a perennial herb that grows in central China and has traditionally been used to treat respiratory tract problems such as coughs, colds, asthma and pneumonia. It has also been shown to be effective in treating tuberculosis when taken over a long period of time by mouth or injection into the vein (tuberculin test). Astragalus membranaceus contains volatile oil compounds that act on lung cells which has been accumulated with bacteria causing them to stick together which then causes them to die off more quickly.
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
This spice has been used for centuries in India and other countries to treat TB symptoms such as coughing, fever and loss of appetite. It is one of the effective herbs used in tuberculosis treatment. It also can help relieve pain and swelling in the throat caused by TB infection.
Originally posted 2022-08-06 00:30:01.
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