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10 Simple Home Remedies For Malaria

  

One of the deadliest and most widespread diseases of the world is malaria. Spread from the saliva of the infected malaria mosquito, it has spread much terror in the hearts of people all over the world, especially those who travel to tropical and subtropical regions where it is most prevalent. Causes of malaria vary, but when the Anopheles mosquito gets infected with the malaria parasite, Plasmodium and upon biting the humans, it spreads the disease.

For malaria treatment, many antimalaria medications are now available to combat the issue but, in many regions, it has been observed that the malaria parasite is becoming resistant to them. In such cases, many home remedies for malaria help in reducing the menace of this disease. Please take into account that these are not proven treatments, and if you have malaria, you will need to get yourself medically treated. Look at some of our home remedies for malaria:

1. Citrus Fruits

These are the known immune-boosters. Available in all tropical regions, citrus fruits are not hard to get hold off. Vitamin C helps in controlling fever, halts the infection from spreading and accelerates healing in the body. Lemon water, orange and sweet lime are good options. Eat as fruits or have as juice depending upon your condition.

2. Cinnamon and Honey

Fever, headache and diarrhoea are the most common malaria symptoms. Cinnamon has an anti-inflammatory nature. It reduces the pain and other symptoms present in malaria. It reduces the pain and other symptoms present in malaria. You can boil a mixture of one teaspoon cinnamon powder and honey, with a little bit of pepper powder in water. Drinking this once or twice daily is considered a valuable remedy for treating malaria.

3. Ginger

Ginger is also a useful antimalaria medicine. It can be boiled with water and reduced into a delicious concoction that will effectively help you with the recovery process. The antibacterial nature of ginger ensures that the disease does not increase further.

4. Grapefruit

This is the elixir of life when it comes to malaria disease. Grapefruit has a component similar to quinine and helps in neutralising the harmful effects of the malaria parasite in the body. Eating grapefruit regularly helps in combating this disease and recovering rapidly. Please note that in case you are taking quinine medicines, do not have grapefruit as it reduces the stomach’s capacity to absorb this medicine.

5. Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy Basil, is popularly known as Tulsi, it is antibacterial and has Eugenol, an active component that is hugely therapeutic and eliminates the infection. Holy Basil is found extensively in tropical countries and is used in ayurvedic medicines.  It can alleviate joint pain, inflammation and other common symptoms of malaria. You can drink the water boiled with Tulsi leaves in it and can also add it to your tea. Read more on the health benefits of tulsi (basil)

6. Avoiding Mosquitoes

Using mosquito nets and mosquito repellents help in preventing mosquitoes in the first place, so you don’t catch the dreaded malaria disease. Ensuring that there are no stagnant pools of waters and there are no open drains also provides that mosquitoes don’t get breeding grounds.

7. Apple Cider Vinegar

Using a cloth dipped in a concoction of apple cider vinegar and water has been known to reduce fever during malaria infection. Add a spoonful of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Drinking this helps with dealing with nausea and vomiting.  Also, read  6 health benefits of apple cider vinegar

8. Fever Nut

As the name suggests, fever nut helps in reducing body temperature. The seeds are individually considered effective against malaria symptoms and make for a great option as home remedies for malaria. The seeds of fever nut can be ingested with water.

9. Herbal Tea and Milk

Having 2 cups of herbal tea or turmeric milk every day is an effective treatment for malaria. Herbal tea is hygenic and should be made using boiling water. The dried leaves or stems must be boiled properly, filtered and then you can add milk to it, stir well and drink. With regular consumption, you will notice positive results.  

10. Turmeric

We are all aware of the numerous benefits of turmeric. It is a super spice with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It flushes out harmful toxins from the body and helps in killing malaria parasites. The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric help in reducing muscle and joint pain, which are common symptoms of malaria. You can drink a glass of turmeric milk every night to quickly recover from malaria.

Read More: Malaria Prevention Tips To Remember

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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Malaria: Facts, Symptoms, Treatment & More

Malaria is one of the major causes of preventable deaths in the world today. One of the interesting Facts about Malaria is that it is a parasite infection spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes, which are the infection carriers. Symptoms of this disease could be seen as early as 6 days or might take up to 15 days after the mosquito bite.

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Malaria is a significant global problem and there are approximately 216 million cases of people being affected by it in a year. It has been prevalent for so long that it has altered many of the genes. In South Africa, many suffer from sickle cell anaemia and thus it confers some immunity from Malaria. Some of the majorly important Facts about Malaria are as follows:

Symptoms and Risks

People suffering from this disease usually show the following symptoms-

Malaria is found majorly only in subtropical and tropical countries. If not diagnosed immediately, it could lead to life-threatening complications such as – kidney failure, swelling of blood vessels, low blood sugar, anaemia, etc.

A common approach usually applied is an “ABCD” of malaria – A standing for awareness of the risk, B for bite avoidance, C for compliance with chemoprophylaxis, and D for diagnosis in case of fever.

Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD

Treatment

Treatment for this disease is usually provided in the hospital. The doctor prescribes medication according to the kind of malarial parasite you have and also depending on the severity of the disease. Treatment usually lasts for 3 to 7 days, depending on the type of medication. To get rid of the parasite, it is important to take the medication for the exact duration as prescribed. Many times, drugs may turn out to be ineffective. In such cases, the treatment may require more than one medication or a complete change in approach.

People who get help immediately after being diagnosed have a good long term outlook. But if there a lot of complications involved then the outlook may be poor.

Malaria infection during pregnancy can have adverse effects on both mother and fetus, including maternal anemia, fetal loss, premature delivery, intrauterine growth retardation, and delivery of low birth-weight infants (<2500 g or <5.5 pounds), a risk factor for death, early diagnosis and intervention is very critical.

Dr. Ashish Bajaj – M.B.B.S, M.D.

Prevention

There are no vaccines available for Malaria. The best way to avoid getting bitten is to stay in a mosquito-free environment, use mosquito net shields while sleeping and also use recommended mosquito repellent creams. Prefer wearing light coloured long sleeve pants and tops while in a mosquito prevalent areas.

Since mosquitoes are night feeders, hence take extra precautions to avoid getting bitten at night. Using mosquito coils and aerosolized insecticides also help improve protection during this time and read more Facts about Malaria to stay on the safer side of the boat.  

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.

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