Fainting or syncope is a term used for sudden blanked out mind along with body control which may be prolonged from few seconds to few minutes, after some time consciousness of the fainted person returns without any loss.
Fainting occurs when oxygen and blood supply to the brain suddenly stopped. There can be many reasons for causing fainting, such as low or high blood sugar level, lower blood pressure, due to injury, pregnancy, sudden impact, weakness, chronic disease, mental problem, heart problems, medicinal effects and various others. Symptoms of fainting include heavy head, nausea, confusion, hazy or blurred vision, dizziness and some others. Herbal remedies can be effective in case of fainting.
Herbal Remedies For Fainting
Mint
Mint is considered as an effective herbal remedy to minimize the frequencies of the fainting. Mint is very easy to find in local markets and drug stores and many people use it as a home plant too.
Mint has various medicinal properties like anti fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti inflammatory, analgesic and anti oxidant. Mint is also useful in activating the senses and In case of fainting. For using mint take few drops of mint oil on a cotton cloth and slowly touch it near the nasal openings for few seconds. It will help him in regaining the consciousness quickly.
Lavender Oil
Lavender is very useful for the person affected by fainting. It helps in regaining the consciousness of the fainted person. Lavender oil is widely used in aromatherapy in most parts of the world because of its various medicinal properties. Lavender oil has analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties and is an effective depression reliever.
It is useful in many health problems like cold and cough, nausea, fever, sinusitis, wound healing, stress relieving and various others. The best way to use lavender oil on fainted person is by applying a very little amount of lavender oil around his nostrils. It will help in regaining the consciousness.
Basil
Basil is always considered as best companion for the mankind. It is widely used in various health problems across the world. Basil has wonderful capability of activating the nerves that is useful in case of fainting.
Basil contains various medicinal properties like antibacterial, anti oxidant, antiviral, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti depressive along with nerve stimulating. For using basil on a fainted person, drip 2 drops of basil oil on cotton and move near the fainted person nasal openings. It will help him recover consciousness.
Ginger
Ginger is another effective herbal remedy in case of fainting. It also helps in reducing the frequency of the fainting. Ginger has various qualities including antibacterial, antiviral, anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, analgesic and nerve enhancing qualities.
Ginger tea is very useful in decreasing the frequency of fainting if taken twice daily. On the other hand ginger with mustered oil or vinegar is useful for rubbing near the nasal opening of the fainted person to regain the consciousness.
Onion
Onion is useful in regaining the consciousness of the fainted person with its pungent smell. The various medicinal properties of onion are aromatic, analgesic, anti inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial along with nerve enhancing capabilities. When using onion on a fainted person just cut few raw onions and move around the nasal openings. It will help in recovering quickly.
