{"id":164637,"date":"2022-09-07T20:37:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T15:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162068"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:06:54","slug":"home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Home Remedies for Dengue\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e10ba1dab80\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e10ba1dab80\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#Introduction\" >Introduction\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#What_Causes_Dengue\" >What Causes Dengue\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#Symptoms_of_Dengue\" >Symptoms of Dengue\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#Home_Remedies_for_Dengue\" >Home Remedies for Dengue\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#When_to_Seek_Medical_Help\" >When to Seek Medical Help\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-dengue-by-dr-siddharth-gupta\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue is a well-known disease that is spread by a mosquito carrying the dengue virus. The dengue virus is mostly found in tropical and subtropical places worldwide, including parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, and Central and South America. Although it is not transmitted from person to person, the virus can be transmitted from pregnant mothers to their children<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dengue\/transmission\/index.html#:~:text=Through%20mosquito%20bites,to%20other%20people%20through%20bites.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue can cause high fever and other symptoms, which may sometimes even become life-threatening. Knowing the signs and symptoms of dengue can help with early detection and quicker recovery. In this blog, we will discuss some basic facts and tell-tale signs of dengue, aiming to provide you with the knowledge on when prompt action is needed from your side. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Dengue\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Dengue<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue is caused by the Dengue virus. This virus enters the human blood through bite of Aedes mosquito, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species. The mosquito carries the virus in its saliva. The virus starts to multiply after entering your blood. Finally, the virus along with the immune system\u2019s response makes you feel sick<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dengue\/transmission\/index.html#:~:text=Through%20mosquito%20bites,to%20other%20people%20through%20bites.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Dengue\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Dengue<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, one might not experience any symptoms of dengue fever. However, high fever is the most common symptom of dengue. Other possible symptoms of dengue include: \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Intense pain behind the eyes\/headache\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rash\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea or vomiting\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle and joint pain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes, minor bleeding from nose and gums<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/dengue_fever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One might start experiencing the symptoms only four to ten days after the mosquito bite, which may last for three to seven days. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice these symptoms, reach out to your healthcare provider immediately. Timely intervention can help you recover quickly. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Remedies_for_Dengue\"><\/span><strong>Home Remedies for Dengue<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While medical treatment remains the cornerstone of management of dengue, some simple home remedies may help with easing your symptoms when used adjunctly. These include: \u00a0<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_164637\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_164637\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Neem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15134429\/Neem-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some lab studies have shown that neem leaf extract could stop the growth of the dengue virus in animals.<sup> <\/sup>Therefore, neem leaves may be used to help deal with the infection<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boil some fresh neem leaves in water. Drinking this water may help you recover quickly. You can also drink the juice of neem leaf. To make neem juice, grind some fresh leaves with a cup of water. Strain this liquid in a cup and your juice is ready. You can add some honey or lemon juice to taste.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Papaya<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15054340\/Papaya-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Papaya leaves have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of dengue fever. The role \u00a0of papaya leaves in managing dengue has been investigated. The results are promising, revealing \u00a0that papaya leaf could help increase the platelet count, white blood cells and neutrophils in some individuals. Increased platelet count could help prevent bleeding, thereby preventing the progression of the disease<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4071726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can consume papaya leaf juice to help with the fever and restore normal platelet count.<sup> <\/sup>The juice is prepared by grinding fresh papaya leaves with a cup of water. Strain the liquid in a cup and papaya juice is ready to use.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Kalmegh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/07045747\/kalmegh-375x229.webp\" alt=\"kalmegh\" class=\"wp-image-215099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/07045747\/kalmegh-375x229.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/07045747\/kalmegh-480x293.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/07045747\/kalmegh-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/07045747\/kalmegh.webp 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kalmegh, also known as Andrographis peniculata, is a medicinal herb effective in a range of disease conditions. For example, in lab trials, an extract of kalmegh showed antiviral activity against the dengue virus. Therefore, kalmegh may be used to help relieve dengue symptoms<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6369606\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can drink kalmegh leaves or flowers, grind it and add it to a glass of water to make kalmedh juice. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Dudhi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-375x248.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-375x248.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-1536x1017.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-2048x1356.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-480x318.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-725x480.webp 725w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054247\/shutterstock_2610819201-150x99.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asthma weed, known as Dudhi in Hindi, is an essential medicinal herb with many beneficial properties. It may help ease dengue fever and improve platelet count in people suffering from Dengue<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5926475\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use dudhi, you need to boil the paste of Dudhi leaf in water. Reduce the water to 1\/4<sup>th<\/sup> of its volume and consume as needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Guduchi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/15133908\/Guduchi-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Guduchi or giloy is a common herb used as a remedy for many health conditions. Guduchi is proposed to boost the immune response and fight off viral infections in humans<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0378874124005415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can drink Guduchi juice daily to help with the symptoms of dengue. Guduchi juice is made by blending freshly chopped Guduchi with a glass of water into a smooth consistency. Strain the blended mixture to remove any solids and your Guduchi juice is ready.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Kalimusli<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25054847\/shutterstock_2432263517-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Golden eye grass or Kalimusli is a medicinal herb effective in many conditions. The roots and rhizomes of kalimusli are used in many disease conditions. Its use may boost the immune response. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, research is limited for its use, you can try taking kalimusli powder with milk to help fight off infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Karela<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/25055111\/shutterstock_2053524323-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Momordica charantia, known as karela in Hindi and bitter gourd in English, possesses many health benefits. Karela extract has shown inhibitory action against the multiplication of dengue virus in lab studies<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use karela as a vegetable and use it in foods and dishes. You can also make karela juice to help with dengue. To make karela juice, peel the skin, chop it into pieces, add a glass of water, and blend this mixture. Once it\u2019s blended, strain the liquid. You can add more water to balance the taste, and your karela juice is ready.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Tulsi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05092702\/tulsi-375x229.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05092702\/tulsi-375x229.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05092702\/tulsi-480x293.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05092702\/tulsi-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05092702\/tulsi.webp 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Basil, known as Tulsi in Hindi, is an aromatic herb native to tropical regions of Asia. Tulsi leaves have been used to manage dengue fever traditionally. Tulsi has antimicrobial properties and its protective action against the dengue virus has been observed in lab studies<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For making tulsi tea, boil a few fresh tulsi leaves in water. Let it simmer for a while and strain it in a cup. You can add a few drops of lemon juice or a teaspoon of honey for taste. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though some studies show the benefits of herbs and home remedies in Dengue, evidence is limited. Therefore, there is a need for large-scale human studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of these home remedies on human health.\u202fThus, these should only be taken cautiously and never as a substitute for medical treatment. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>One of the most important aspects of managing Dengue fever is hydration- the patient must take lots of oral fluids to maintain BP, as the most common complication of dengue is low BP.\u00a0<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-m-g-kartheeka-77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/research\/dengue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dengue: The Silent Threat of the Monsoon Season<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Seek_Medical_Help\"><\/span><strong>When to Seek Medical Help<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to contact your healthcare specialist if you experience any symptoms of dengue.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you notice any signs of dengue worsening, you must contact your nearest hospital or healthcare provider immediately<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/dengue_fever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>. These include the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High fever and headache\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent vomiting\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach pain\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood in vomit or stool\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding gums or nose\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extreme fatigue, restlessness, and irritation\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best if you did not rely on home remedies alone for dengue treatment.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Consult a qualified doctor <\/a><\/strong>for advice as soon as you notice any symptoms, and continue the home remedies along with prescribed treatment or as suggested by your doctor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/10-best-types-of-teas-to-relieve-your-cough-and-cold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Best Types of Tea to Relieve Cough and Cold<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue is an infectious disease spread through mosquito bites. If not treated in time, dengue can progress to a severe form of infection which can be fatal. There are some herbs like kalmegh, tulsi, neem, papaya leaves, dudhi and guduchi that you can use to relieve your symptoms at home. However, these herbs should not be used as an alternative to medical treatment provided by the doctor. If you or someone around you is suffering from dengue, reach out to your healthcare provider immediately. Taking timely treatment and precautions can help prevent the infection from getting worse.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/home-remedies-for-chest-congestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Home Remedies for Chest Congestion<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753364217347\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can home remedies cure dengue fever? <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are herbs that you can use to relieve symptoms of dengue. Herbs like neem, tulsi, kalmegh, karela, guduchi, dudhi, papaya and kalimusli can improve symptoms experienced in dengue. However, before using these herbs to relieve dengue, make sure you have consulted your healthcare provider. Dengue can get worse if not treated in time. Do not use any herbs or remedies without consulting your doctor. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753364222303\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are some home remedies to increase platelets in dengue? <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can use papaya and dudhi leaves to increase the platelet count in dengue. These leaves have shown improvement in the overall platelet count in the blood. However, you are advised not use them as alternate to medical treatment. Any herbal remedy for dengue should not be taken without consulting your healthcare provider first.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753364227062\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can dengue cause death?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Timely treatment of dengue prevents it from progressing to a life-threatening stage. If you are experiencing symptoms of severe dengue infection such as blood in vomit and stool, stomach pain, extreme fatigue and nosebleed, head to the nearest hospital or clinic immediately.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Center for Disease Control: How Dengue Spreads [Internet]. [cited 2025 Jul 9] Available from: <a>https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dengue\/transmission\/index.html#:~:text=Through%20mosquito%20bites,to%20other%20people%20through%20bites.<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. New York City State: Department of Health [Internet]. [cited 2025 Jul 9] Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/dengue_fever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/dengue_fever\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Abd Kadir SL, Yaakob H, Mohamed Zulkifli R. Potential anti-dengue medicinal plants: a review. Journal of Natural Medicines. Oct 2013;67(4):677. Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Sarala N, Paknikar S. Papaya extract to treat dengue: a novel therapeutic option?.\u202f<em>Ann Med Health Sci Res<\/em>. 2014;4(3):320-324. Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4071726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4071726\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Ramalingam S, Karupannan S, Padmanaban P, et al. Anti-dengue activity of\u202f<em>Andrographis paniculata<\/em>\u202fextracts and quantification of dengue viral inhibition by SYBR green reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.\u202f<em>Ayu<\/em>. 2018;39(2):87-91. Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6369606\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6369606\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Perera SD, Jayawardena UA, Jayasinghe CD. Potential Use of\u202f<em>Euphorbia hirta<\/em>\u202ffor Dengue: A Systematic Review of Scientific Evidence.\u202f<em>J Trop Med<\/em>. 2018:2048530. 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Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3765846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9921342\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9921342\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><em> 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. 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