A series of LecturesByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

2. Medicinal Plants for Diseases
“ Leprosy ”
A series of Lectures
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province
and Visiting Professor the University of
Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

4. What is Leprosy ?
Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease and
resembles syphilis and tuberculosis. It is caused
by mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium
leprae attacks the body tissues. Leprosy grips
human body when our body systems do not
work in harmony with one another and with the
elements of earth. This is what traditional
knowledge tells us about this disease.

5. Leprosy Attack
When mycobacterium leprae attacks body
tissues, very light and small red patches appear
on the body. If these patches are painful, it is
matter of serious concern. In an early stage,
Mycobacterium leprae can be treated. If one
witnesses any symptom of leprosy or any
unusual mark on the body, he must consult a
specialist. Doctors can diagnose leprosy by skin
biopsy.

6. Patients of leprosy
Patients of leprosy witnesses pain, headache,
fever, nose bleed, broken bones, deformities,
stiffness and dryness of skin, loss of fingers and
toes, damage to eye, skin, and upper respiratory
tract, and even nerve damage. The victim of
Mycobacterium leprae feels low level of
sensitivity to touch and heat. He also feels
weakness of muscles, numbness in the hands,
arms, legs and feet. Eyebrows and eyelashes of
the victim also disappear gradually

7. Leprosy is a harmful infectious
disease
There is much advancement in medical science as
regards treatment of this disease but by adopting
herbal methods you can also prevent leprosy in a
very natural way. Neem (Azadirachta Indica,
Margosa) is very useful in treating leprosy. It has
anti-septic and anti-inflammatory qualities. It is very
effective in lessening the inflammation of tissues.
Paste of Neem leaves is very effective for skin
problems. Apply the paste on the affected area for
relief. You can also use neem leaves in your bath
water for freshness. Neem bath keeps you away from
infectious bacteria

11. Hydrocotyle
Hydrocotyle, also
known as Gotu Kola is
a small creeper that is
widely used to promote
longevity and combat
skin diseases like
leprosy and psoriasis.
Today, this herb is used
for curing wounds,
inflammation and other
skin diseases too

12. Rhizomes
Rhizome has an antifungal
property and is used as an
antidote. The extract of the
dried rhizome is given to the
patient in epilepsy and
leprosy either internally or
externally, depending on
how it is made. Rhizome has
a bitter and hot taste and
has a heady smell. The raw
rhizome should be
consumed to treat leprosy
and venereal illness

13. Psoralia
Psoralia or Babchi is a plant
that comes from the b This
herb is considered as the
most effective herb in
treating leprosy. The part of
the plant that is used is the
seed and the seed is made
into powder that is used to
treat leprosy internally.
External application is also
possible if the herb is
converted into a paste and
used as an ointment.

14. Chaulmoogra Oil
This oil is obtained from the
seeds of Taraktogenos
kurzii, a tree that is native
in Burma. This tree bears
fruits the size of an orange
and has many irregular
brown seeds that are rich in
oil. This oil has a popular
medicinal reputation and is
used in the treating of
leprosy by applying it
externally as well as taking
it internally