Skip to main content

A simple alternative remedy to convulsions

We had describe some good African traditional medicine on this blog. Just wanted to post an experience I witness of a child of 16 who fell under convulsion. Everyone thought he was dead till someone worked a magic with a traditional medicine we had talked about in this blog that kept my mind disturbed about a scientific explanation to what I just witnessed. It was said of the person who revived him that he died twice in his hand. Before I go on with my story let me introduce us to what convulsion means.

 convulsion describes an episode characterized by erratic, usually involuntary physical movements, which may be accompanied by changes in consciousness. It is caused by several medical conditions like: Seizure, infections, electrolyte imbalance and must importantly because I suspected the story I'm yet to tell is link to this cause. Overdose or withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. My advise for those already caught in the act, seek help and if you're thinking about it, I advise you to abstain if you love a better life. 

Back to my story, the child in question, just fell lifeless on the floor and the action start causing people to gather around him like a crowd. A sailor who had gone to rehab before came close and had to clear the crowd. When he touched the boy, he notices his body was so cold, so he asked for an ointment called Abonki Bam. He applied it to his chest and arm. Then he asked for Bitter Leaf and salt and the child sneezed back to life.

He was lucky because everything needed to provide the right first aid for the convulsion were handy. If you've not considered growing herbs in your house as a first aid, please do consider it today. He was lucky because bitter leaf was planted in the home where the episode happened. Bitter leaf has the capacity of growing on a large range of soil. Let me try and explain what the bitter leaf and salt did to reviving the child from the seizure.

Convulsions is associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children. Not really verified, but bitter leaf helps to repair memory loss. Maybe the bitter leaf went immediately to repair the brain I guess it's an hypothesis. 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

The Medicinal Benefits of Elephant Dung: A Unique Perspective on Malaria in Nigeria

 In the face of growing health challenges in Nigeria, particularly the threat posed by malaria, many communities are turning to traditional practices for relief. One such practice involves the use of elephant dung, a substance often overlooked in Western medicine but found to have potential medicinal benefits in various African cultures. This blog post explores the surprising connection between elephant dung, mosquito control, and the fight against malaria, with a focus on how it relates to Nigeria's ongoing battle with this deadly disease. Elephant Dung: A Hidden Medicinal Treasure? Elephant dung, despite its unappealing nature, has been used in some African cultures for a variety of medicinal purposes. The dung of these majestic creatures is rich in plant materials, which can sometimes possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Indigenous knowledge has often highlighted the use of dung for its supposed ability to treat wounds, improve digestive health, and even act a...

Understanding CPR: A Lifesaving Skill Everyone Should Learn

The tragic passing of popular Nigerian actor John Paul Odonwodo, known as Junior Pope, in April 2024, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and the life-saving skill of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Junior Pope's untimely death, reportedly due to drowning while returning from a movie shoot, highlights a critical need for greater awareness and training in CPR across Nigeria. While initial reports suggested he was resuscitated, this incident underscores a vital point: effective CPR can mean the difference between life and death. Unfortunately, many people in Nigeria lack the knowledge and training necessary to perform this life-saving technique.   What is CPR? CPR is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths aimed at restoring blood flow and oxygen to the brain and vital organs when someone's heartbeat has stopped or they have stopped breathing. It is crucial in various emergencies, not just drowning but also in cases of cardia...

The Mental Health Consequences of the Baltasar Engonga Scandal: A Deeper Look at the 400 Victims and Their Fallout

Introduction The scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has set off a chain reaction of discussions, not just about the abuse of power, but also about the profound mental health consequences for those involved. Engonga allegedly recorded over 400 sextapes of married women, many of whom are prominent figures in the country, and the tapes were reportedly exposed online. Given the scale of the scandal, the psychological toll on the victims—many of whom are high-profile individuals—will likely be immense, affecting their personal, familial, and professional lives in ways that extend far beyond the immediate crisis. The Scope of the Scandal: 400 Victims and the Public Exposure Engonga’s actions, which allegedly involved non-consensual recordings, have created a situation where the victims—primarily women married to prominent men in Equatorial Guinea—face the public exposure of their most intimate m...