Malaria Treatment
Malaria Treatment
Malaria is caused by a parasite which is transmitted to human being through mosquito bite. The parasite belongs to Plasmodium genus. Parasite on reaching human body will move towards the liver and multiplies there. It then infect the red blood cells and cause fever, headache, chills etc in infected person. The affected person may also develop diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, respiratory problems, perspiration etc. Sometimes it may cause kidney failure, liver enlargement and liver failure. In severe cases it may also affect the central nervous system and leads to mental confusions and even results in coma and death.
Home Remedies for Malaria
Grape Fruit
Grape fruit is found to have some quinine like substance and it will help you to get relief from malaria. Boil grape fruits and extract the pulp from it. Consume this extract daily.
Cinnamon
Take a glass of water and to this add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and a pinch of powdered pepper. You can also add a little honey to this mixture. Drink this mixture daily and it may help you to cure malaria and at the same time may help you to boost immunity.
Basil
Basil is highly beneficial for killing parasites and hence is a good disinfectant and antibacterial agent. You can either chew the raw leaves of bails daily or make a decoction with the basil leaves.
Fenugreek Seeds
Include more fenugreek seeds in your diet and it may help you to ward off the parasites from your body. It may also improve your immunity.
Lemon and Lime
Take 60 ml of water and to this add three grams of lime and the juice taken from a lemon. Mix them well and drink the mixture whenever you have fever.
Ginger and Raisins
Take a glass of water to this add three teaspoon of raisins and a small piece of ginger. Boil the entire contents till the quantity reduced to half. Allow the mixture to cool down and then drink it.
In the initial stage of malaria a diet that consist only of water and orange juice can be helpful to reduce the symptoms. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also good during malaria as it helps to fortify the immune system and provides you vitamins and minerals.
