Natural Treatment Remedies for Scurvy

Scurvy is a gum disease caused by acute vitamin C deficiency in body, characterized by loose teeth, darkened and bleeding gums, and foul odor in mouth.

It is always recommended to consult the dentist in case someone faces dental problem and bleeding gum issue. Scurvy is completely curable by medicine; however, a few natural remedies beside medicine can promote faster recovery.

External supply of vitamin C is the best natural treatment for scurvy. Add half sliced lemon extract and 2 teaspoon of honey and add both these ingredients into one glassful lukewarm water. Scurvy patients will feel better result if this infusion can be taken at least two times per day.

Indian gooseberry is a reliable natural source for vitamin C. Take some powdered form of dried gooseberry fruits and add equal amount of sugar in it. The best effect of this gooseberry remedy can be enjoyed if gooseberry and sugar combination [one teaspoon] can be consumed with one glass of lukewarm milk before going to sleep at regular basis.

Vitamin C enriched fresh fruits like watermelon, oranges, sweet lemons, cantaloupes, grapefruits, tomatoes, and leafy vegetables should be included in regular diet.

Aamchur is the powdered form of green mango; adding ½ teaspoon aamchur into one glassful water will form a sharp tasted infusion. It is advised that scurvy patients to consume this infusion daily in order to treat scurvy by natural treatment.

Make a decoction of boiled water and handful jaundice berry leaves and put the decoction on low heat; let it boil until it is reduced of its initial volume. The scurvy patients should have this decoction at least one time per day in lukewarm condition.

Fresh potato extract is an excellent natural cure remedy for scurvy and bleeding gums. Consumption of boiled potato would help in natural elimination of scurvy problem.

India gooseberry fruit in raw condition treated by sweet honey is good herbal cure option against natural treatment of scurvy.

Light exercise, like jogging, brisk walking etc. improves blood circulation in body; hence it works against scurvy infection. Maintenance of a good oral hygiene and regular consumption of fresh fruits provide additional support for prompt recovery from the problem.