Female Hysteria

Posted on June 4, 2009 in Latest News

Hysteria is derived from the Greek word ‘hystron’ meaning uterus. Greeks believed that hysteria was caused due to wandering of the womb or uterus in women. Female hysteria was at its peak during the Victorian era; it was claimed that a quarter of women suffered from hysteria in the upper class Western society during that era. The disorder was later linked with sexual dissatisfaction in passionate women between 14-25 age groups. It was believed that hysteria was physical manifestation of internal conflicts.

Hysteria Symptoms
The common symptoms of hysteria are: emotional instability (sudden sadness or elation), deep sighing, headache, difficulty in breathing, palpitations, sensation of rumblings within the belly, heaviness in the limbs, suffocation, clenching of teeth, loss of consciousness, etc.

Home Remedies for Hysteria
It is claimed that hysteria is curable in majority of the cases. Since the cause of hysteria is mental as well as physical, the focus of the treatment can be healing of both. In both these regards, home remedies may play important role to treat hysteria.

Some of the remedies for hysteria are:

Blackberry Fruit for Hysteria: It is believed that the presence of antioxidants and phytoestrogens (plant estrogen) help in restoring female hormonal level. This may help in treating emotional stability and physical health, thereby preventing hysteria. One can make a decoction using blackberry, salt and water and have this decoction once every day for two weeks.
Honey for Hysteria: Two of the symptoms of hysteria are emotional instability and irregular periods. It is suggested that honey can tone up the brain, restore normal body temperature and normalize irregular cycle, thereby treating hysteria. For this, one might take a tablespoon of honey every day in an empty stomach.
Lettuce and Indian Gooseberry for Hysteria: Experts believe that by supplying essential nutrients and antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, etc it can be possible to restore both mental and physical health, thereby aid in treating hysteria. For this, one may a cup of fresh lettuce juice can be mixed with a teaspoon (juice) of Indian gooseberry. The medicine can be take once every day early morning in an empty stomach.

Female Hysteria

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