As a country that boasts of a rich cultural past, we are more than happy to go for our "dadi or nani ka nuskha" when the opportunity strikes. Dealing with malaria is one of those opportunities when the age old remedies prove to be very beneficial complimentary therapies to a recovering patient. Lets take a look at some of those.
1.Natural Diet: This is one of those remedies that will work amazingly well to make the patient feel better and help them recover faster no matter what the disease. In case of malaria in particular, its best to get the patient on a water and fresh fruit juice fast to begin with. This help the infected cells and the body to recover. After a few days milk can be added to the diet and then eventually fresh raw fruits and vegetable can be added. Additionally lots of water and fluids go a long way to help the body recover by keeping it adequately hydrated.
2.Holy basil: This particular type of basil is a very safe and effective remedy. It not only helps the body fight the infection with its anti microbial properties but help bring down the body temperature when having fever. It can be used as a concoction and a paste both of which are very effective. A paste of basil and honey consumed every few hours and concoction of basil with black pepper or cardamom topped with honey both work well to fight the malarial infection and provide relief from its symptoms.
3.Citrus fruits: Oranges, limes, lemons and sweet limes etc are very beneficial to malarial patients. Th vitamin C and minerals and other nutrients in these fruits help boost the immunity and nourish the body to boost its healing. Once can drink lime and lemons with water while the others can be drank as juices or eaten as is. Similarly increasing amla intake also helps since its rich in vitamin c.
4.Cinnamon: Cinnamon is very commonly used in traditional remedies one of which is using it for fever. A teaspoon of cinnamon boiled in a glass of water with black pepper powder, cooled and taken with honey helps deal with the infection. This conception should be taken every day to avail its benefits.
5.Fenugreek seeds (methi): These have been long used for maintenance and treatment of various illnesses. The seeds can either be soaked overnight and then consumed as a paste next morning or can be dry powdered and had with water to boost immunity and recovery.
6.Cold Packs: The malarial bouts of fever take its toll on the body and a very high fever can cause damage to internal organs of the body including the brain. Cold packs help keep the body temperature and wishing acceptable limits during the regular bouts of fever. One can use cloth soaked in cold water or ready cold packs available in the market. inn either cases they can be used multiple times a day on the forehead, chest, hands and feet.
PS: These remedies are not substitutes for the doctor prescribed medication and treatment. These are complimentary therapies that will aid your body recover faster from the malarial infection and help manage the symptoms.
