New Delhi: The number of dengue virus cases is increasing continuously in India. The country’s capital Delhi recorded over 5,270 cases, the highest in the city since 2015. Recently, till November 1, a total of 116,991 cases were reported in India, according to the data of the Union Health Ministry. ,
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the dengue virus. The virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito and cannot be passed from human to human.
The initial symptoms of the disease include skin rash, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, high fever, etc. due to mosquito bites. If the fever lasts for more than a week and drops to 104F, the person should consult a doctor immediately. If ignored, symptoms can worsen and become life-threatening.
Although there is no specific medicine for dengue, medical advice should be sought after seeing similar symptoms.
Some Ayurveda methods that can help relieve the symptoms of dengue are: Dr. Smita Naram, Co-founder, Ayushakti, She is sharing some home remedies below that can help you in your fight against dengue:
- Drink a spoonful of papaya leaves juice twice a day
- Drink half a glass of pomegranate juice twice a day
- Chew 10-15 fresh basil leaves daily to strengthen the body’s immunity.
- Drink ginger tea to increase appetite
Beneficial Ayurvedic herbs should also be consumed against dengue such as: -
- Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) which enhances liver function and improves immunity,
- Antivirals such as pomegranate peel,
- Immuno-stimulating Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) which prevents virus from spreading
- Solanum xanthocarpum (Kantakari),
- ginger that targets respiratory and liver infections,
- Hollarrhena Antidysenterica (Kutz),
- Holy Basil (Tulsi) which regulates immunity and provides relief from both viral and bacterial infections.
It is extremely important to build up your immune system to prevent or fight such diseases; One can try these easy Ayurvedic home remedies to maintain their body:
1. Ayurvedic Blend
Ingredients and Method:
- Pomegranate – 1 outer peel
- Boil 2 glasses of water and make a decoction
- Boil it to make 1/4th of a glass
- strain in a cup
- add a spoonful of turmeric
- drink it all day
2. Green Tea
Green tea is one of the highly beneficial immunity-boosting drinks and it also helps in fighting infections and diseases. Antioxidants seek out cell-damaging free radicals, which destroy them.
3. Ginger
Ginger is an ancient healing ingredient for many problems. It is an excellent remedy for improving digestion and metabolism in the body. It also helps in balancing the immune system to restore its proper functioning.
4. Garlic
Garlic has been used as an antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal agent. It can fight viruses, fungi, infections and bacteria. Eating garlic might increase the number of virus-fighting T-cells in the bloodstream. It does this by boosting the immune system.
Apart from the above measures, there are some measures which need to be taken care of like
- proper solid waste disposal and proper water storage practices,
- Boiling water before drinking
- cover containers with lids,
- To avoid breeding of mosquitoes, throwing away old water kept in utensils or balconies, using mosquito nets while sleeping,
- Keep your surroundings clean and dry to avoid mosquito-borne diseases.
(Disclaimer: This article is not a substitute for a professional doctor. Please consult anyone before following any suggestion and seek immediate medical help if required).
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