Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a viral infection spread by a particular type of mosquito. The infection is most common in areas of Africa and South America, affecting travelers to and residents of those areas.
See also : Infectious Diseases

Symptoms

In mild cases, yellow fever causes fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. But yellow fever can become more serious, causing heart, liver and kidney problems along with bleeding (hemorrhaging). Up to 50 percent of people with the more severe form of yellow fever die of the disease.

Home remedies

• Fenugreek seeds work as a great herbal cure for yellow fever. Rich in fibre, protein, niacin, vitamin C, iron, potassium and alkaloids, fenugreek has the power to fight off yellow fever. The seeds and the leaves of fenugreek add aroma and taste to your food. You can put fenugreek seeds in powdered form in vegetable curry or in sprouted/fruit salad.
• Cayenne is yet another important herb that is advantageous for deadly fevers like yellow fever. Cayenne which consists of resinous and sharp substance called capsaicin chemical is essential in getting rid of this infection.You can ingest whole cayenne peppers as snacks or you can cook and mash the cayenne peppers in hot sauce or you can add cayenne in cooked food for flavor. The powder of cayenne can also be included in the liquids like health drinks or tea.
• Feverwort is proved to be herbal therapy for curing yellow fever. It is actually lengthy, paired leaves and dark red orange berries and its’ herbs are aided in lowering the fever. You can add feverwort herbs in juice or you can add them in coffee/tea.You can also put feverwort herbs (1 ounce) to boiling water for 10 minutes. Keep the mixture to steep for 20 minutes. Before you take your meal you should take ½ or 1/4 teaspoon dose daily.
• Catnip : Considered as traditional herb, the catnip will help you to diminish your yellow fever. As it is moderate in nature it is also used to hold off other distinct diseases like headache, insomnia, flu, children’s sickness etc. Catnip perennial herb works against the Aedesaegypti mosquito. You can use catnip oil which is of deep rich golden color as a strong repellent and they are aromatic too.
• Garlic Bulb : In order to cure your yellow fever you can take the aid of garlic bulb. Garlic is reflected as natural tonic and also it contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant substances which also heal other related symptoms. You can drink tea with added garlic bulb pieces or include them in slightly sauteed curry.
• Goldenrod can be classified as a kind of flowering plant which is obtained in the sandy, arid soil which treats the yellow fever superbly. It can also cure other different fevers and cold. You can use the golden rod herb on the affected area where the mosquito has injured you as it heals that portion. Every day at night make sure to put the herb on your body and in few days you will see that yellow fever has vanished fully. Therefore the above herbal therapies will certainly benefit you from getting over yellow fever.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.