Head Lice:
• Lice are small
insects which breed on the head of the affected person
• They draw blood
from the scalp
Symptoms to look
for:
• Itching and
irritation in the scalp due to presence of lice
Causes:
• Lice spreads
from one infected person to another through:
o
Physical contact
o
Sharing combs, caps, pillows, etc.
• People living
in unclean and crowded places are more prone to lice
Natural home remedy
using almonds and lemon juice:
1. Peel and crush
10 almonds
2. Add 4 tbsp
lemon juice
3. Mix well to
make paste
4. Apply this
paste on the scalp
5. Leave it for
30 min
6. Wash off
thoroughly with normal water
Natural home remedy
using onions:
1. Crush 5-7
onions
2. Press the
paste on a sieve
3. Extract juice
4. Massage this
juice on the scalp
5. Allow it to
stay for 1 hr
6. Wash it off
thoroughly with normal water
Tips:
• Continue the
treatment you are following for at least a week for lasting relief
• Wash clothing,
linen and other shared objects thoroughly with detergents since there is a risk
of
infestation through transmission