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GLOSSITIS AND GENGIVITIS: are inflammatory diseases of the tongue and gums, usually caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections. Some forms of this type are not caused by any bacterial, viral or fungal infection, and are characterized by a strong burning redness of the whole mouth. They are characterized by symptoms such as heartburn more or less intense, dry mouth and bad taste in the mouth. You notice usually redness, swelling, appearance of reddish spots and sometimes even bleeding.
USEFUL PLANTS: Althaea officinalis (Altea), Boswellia serrata (Boswellia), Eugenia cariophyllata (Cloves), Lavandula officinalis (Lavender), Malva officinalis (Mauve), Propolis, Thymus species (Thyme).
DIARRHOEA : is the issuance of repeated semi-liquid or liquid stools, and is often accompanied by abdominal pain. It can be due to intestinal infections caused by bacterial or viral infections, such as influenza, by poor nutrition, by spoiled food and medicines. One form of diarrhea is the traveler’s diarrhoea, common in those who travel to tropical or subtropical countries. This trouble is often accompanied by bloating and general discomfort with a sense of weakness. USEFUL PLANTS: Tilia tomentosa (Linden), Vaccinium myrtillus (blueberry), Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel).