One of the most common outbreaks of this monsoon is Dengue Fever, otherwise known as ‘bone breaking fever’ as it causes severe muscle and joint pain. Dengue is a deadly viral epidemic transmitted to humans by bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Otherwise dengue is a non-contagious disease.
Dengue virus is a positive strand RNA virus exist in closely related but antigenically distict serotypes – (DENV- 1, -2, -3, -4) of which female Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector.
As per modern treatment, no vaccine is so far present and no specific line of treatment is done. For fever, paracetamol is used. Acute dengue is usually supported by intravenous re hydration for mild and Blood transfusion with Intravenous fluids is done in severe cases. Typically 80% of people affected with dengue may have no serious symptoms except uncomplicated fever initially. After 4-5 days of fever, slowly other symptoms may be seen which may subside with proper rest and medicines.
5% people may develop severe life threatening symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever especially those with low immunity, kids, aged and people suffering from chronic diseases like Diabetes, Asthma etc.
Dengue virus is a positive strand RNA virus exist in closely related but antigenically distict serotypes – (DENV- 1, -2, -3, -4) of which female Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector.
As per modern treatment, no vaccine is so far present and no specific line of treatment is done. For fever, paracetamol is used. Acute dengue is usually supported by intravenous re hydration for mild and Blood transfusion with Intravenous fluids is done in severe cases. Typically 80% of people affected with dengue may have no serious symptoms except uncomplicated fever initially. After 4-5 days of fever, slowly other symptoms may be seen which may subside with proper rest and medicines.
5% people may develop severe life threatening symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever especially those with low immunity, kids, aged and people suffering from chronic diseases like Diabetes, Asthma etc.
Symptoms of Dengue :
High fever with shivering
Head ache
Severe Joint pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash (3 - 4 day)
Mild bleeding from nose, gums etc
Head ache
Severe Joint pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash (3 - 4 day)
Mild bleeding from nose, gums etc
Symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever :
High fever
Damage to lymph and blood vessels
Bleeding from nose and gums
Enlargement of liver
Circulatory system failure
Damage to lymph and blood vessels
Bleeding from nose and gums
Enlargement of liver
Circulatory system failure
The drop in blood count and platelet may continue as this virus destroys the body’s ability to produce new platelets. Platelet count normally range from 1.5 lakhs to 2.5 lakhs. If platelet count drops below 1 lakh, its an alarming sign and if below 50000 its fatal. It may further lead to Severe internal bleeding, very low pressure otherwise named as DSS or Dengue Shock Syndrome, finally death.
As per Siddha, Dengue is classified under Suram noi, sub classified as pitha suram as it is a vector borne disease. In literatures, symptoms of Pitha suram is mentioned as high fever, chillness, vomiting, nausea, ulceration in oral cavity, anorexia etc. In complicated stages, bleeding is also seen.
Siddha Treatment :
Top 6 herbs used in the treatment of Dengue are :
Nilavembu
Botanical Name : Andrographis paniculata
Synonym : Kiriyath
This herb is Analgesic, Anti inflammatory and Anti- pyretic in nature as used in managing fever, body pain and it also has the potency to inhibit Dengue Virus.
In Siddha Vaidya Thirattu ( classical text) a herbal medicine named as Nilavembu kudineer (Kasayam mix) is mentioned which used against various types of fevers, especially pitha suram. This herbal Kasaya mix has a very good response against dengue. Nilavembu kudineer mentioned above consist of following herbs:
Nilavembu- Andrographis paniculata
Vettiver – Plactranthus vetiveroides
Vilamichaver – Vetiveria zizanoides
Sandanam – Santalum album
Peypudal samoolam – Trichosanthes dioica
Korai kizhangu – Cyperus rotandus
Chuuku – Dried ginger
Milagu – Piper nigrum
Papadakam – Mullugo cerviana
This is a kudineer or kasaya mix which can be prepared as infusion and taken twice a day for best results. This medicine also relieves body pain, inflammation of the joints and enhances immune mechanism suppressing the virus.
In Siddha Vaidya Thirattu ( classical text) a herbal medicine named as Nilavembu kudineer (Kasayam mix) is mentioned which used against various types of fevers, especially pitha suram. This herbal Kasaya mix has a very good response against dengue. Nilavembu kudineer mentioned above consist of following herbs:
Nilavembu- Andrographis paniculata
Vettiver – Plactranthus vetiveroides
Vilamichaver – Vetiveria zizanoides
Sandanam – Santalum album
Peypudal samoolam – Trichosanthes dioica
Korai kizhangu – Cyperus rotandus
Chuuku – Dried ginger
Milagu – Piper nigrum
Papadakam – Mullugo cerviana
This is a kudineer or kasaya mix which can be prepared as infusion and taken twice a day for best results. This medicine also relieves body pain, inflammation of the joints and enhances immune mechanism suppressing the virus.
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