Myasthenia gravis is a condition in which the muscles rapidly become weak and experience fatigue under your voluntary control. This happens when the communication between the muscles and the nerves is broken. The causes of the condition are; antibodies produced by the immune system because of this the nerve not being able to get signals from the receptor sites of the muscle and the other known cause is the thymus gland.
The symptoms are; drooping of the eyelids, weakness, double vision, speaking problems, and so on. The best known herbal remedies for myasthenia gravis are;
5 Various Herbal Remedies For Myasthenia Gravis
Licorice
Licorice is one of the best herbal remedies for myasthenia gravis, ulcers, eczema, herpes, asthma, coughs, etc. It is being used for ages as an herbal cure for these diseases and conditions.
The herb is a suggested treatment of fatigue. The extracts of the herb is also used to cure viral hepatitis in Japan. Take 5 to 10 grams of the herb regularly. A few weeks of the treatment should be enough to reduce the problem to a great extent.
Kalawalla
Kalawalla is known to cure arthritis, Lupus, eczema psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, etc. It is one of the most preferred herbal remedies for myasthenia gravis as it basically treats chronic fatigue syndrome which is related to myasthenia gravis.
It is an Asian herb, not much of scientific evidences prove it to be safe despite of the cures it has been showing. Therefore, there is no general dosage of the herb and it is best to take advice from a practitioner for the instructions on dosage of this herb.
Horsetail
Horsetail is best known to treat bone health and joint pains. It also treats fatigue and disorders causing fatigue to the body. In the condition of myasthenia the herb has a tendency to make the bones stronger by first making the muscles stronger.
2 to 3 grams of the herb prepared as tea in plain water, should be taken 3 times a day regularly as long as the chronic fatigue lasts. There are no known side effects of the herb.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn is usually used for treating heart difficulties. The berries of hawthorn are beneficial for myasthenia gravis. It has strengthening properties for the heart and the muscles.
You must take 300 to 600 mg of the herb three times a day. Take the dose regularly for 5 to 6 months. There are no side effects of the herb when taken as advised. However, if you’re pregnant, or you’re suffering from kidney or liver problem it is best to consult with a physician first.
Wood Betony
The herb is well known as Bishopwort, betony and purple betony as well. It is a well known remedy for fatigue caused due to muscle and bone weakness. It is being used for centuries to get rid of arthritis and gout and has medicinal properties to cure myasthenia gravis from the root.The dosage is not fixed as same for every individual. It depends upon the level of the muscle weakness and how much of medicine can the body take. It is best to consult with a physician for the dosage of the herb.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
