8 Must Try Home Remedies For Dengue Fever

With the fall in temperature hardly countering the breeding of mosquitoes, dengue fever is on the rise. Even while the government takes measures to prevent dengue, we need to begin with our homes, and our surroundings to control mosquitoes. Elders and little children are more prone to infections due to their low levels of immunity. Read on to find out more about Dengue and what you can do to protect your loved ones.

No specific medicine has been proven to treat dengue completely. So Ayurveda has some solutions to control the symptoms. It is important to keep dengue patient well hydrated to better fight the disease. Unsweetened juices and nutritious soups are good for healing damage. Here are a few home remedies you can use for your child.

# Gilory leave(Giloh ke patte)

This herb has been confirmed to be effective in controlling the symptoms.

Boil its stem in water with raw black pepper, till the volume of water reduces to half. Consuming it for couple of days is very helpful. It maintains the metabolic rate and increase immunity

# Papaya Leaves

The raw leaves of papaya have been found to be quite effective.Extract juice of leaves directly without boiling. Sequence the papaya leaves for fresh juice and consume it 1 to 2 times a day. This helps in increasing platelets count

# Fenugreek leaves (Methi)

Soak the methi leaves in water and drink the juice.You can give your child tea made with fenugreek leavesThis reduces the fever, improves the chills in your child, and acts as sedative to ease restlessness. This can help your child sleep well, too

# Lemon Eucalyptus oil

This oil is a natural mosquito repellent and widely used by companies to make artificial repellents.It has to be used in children above the age of 2 years. Either apply it over clothes or keep in house for its fumes. Mixing it with citronella and using as a spray really work well. Reapply after a few hours for better effect

# Lavender Oil

Another well-known mosquito repellent, lavender oil can be easily used around your house to repel breeding mosquitoes

# Turmeric(Haldi)

One of the most commonly used spice for generations, turmeric is known for its ability to fight off infections.Turmeric mixed in milk boost metabolism andhasten the process of healing in patient

# Tulsi Leaves (Holy basil)

Tulsi leaves are widely used in Indian homes as a medicinal and spiritual herb. When mixed in boiling water for preparing tea, it aids in fighting infection and promotes healing

# Black pepper(Kaali Mirch)

Black pepper has antibacterial properties. Adding 2 gm of black pepper (solid) in boiled tulsi water is good for treating dengue. It can prevent complications, too.