No other disease has jolted the world in recent times as much as swine flu. Cutting across nations, borders, and continents, the H1N1 virus has affected the human race regardless of economic status, race, and climatic conditions. While there are treatments available for swine flu, scientists and medical researchers are looking at alternative type of treatment, including the ancient ayurveda form of treating ailments that affect humans.
According to ayurveda, it is necessary to develop a healthy immune system to prevent the body from getting affected by viral attacks. If the body develops a high level of immunity, then even if one is exposed to viruses, the body will not be affected. The same concept is applied by the ayurveda line of treatment in dealing with the swine flu H1N1 virus. It promotes the intake of decoctions made of special herbs to help patients increase their immunity levels. Ayurveda has identified some unique herbs that are believed to be highly effective in preventing swine flu. For persons already affected by the virus, the treatment can be used to provide quick relief from the symptoms and, at the same time, boost the immunity system.
Basil is one of the herbs identified by ayurveda as effective in keeping the swine flu virus away from the body. When consumed in fresh form, it has shown to greatly reduce the symptoms of the disease in affected persons. A paste made from medium-size basil leaves is recommended at least twice daily to prevent the swine flu virus from spreading. Another equally effective natural remedy is ginger. While its ability to fight fever, cold, and flu conditions has been recorded in ayurveda a few centuries ago, it has proven to be a highly effective natural treatment to keep the H1N1 virus at bay. When mixed with a few cloves of garlic, their effects are greatly enhanced.
Oils, such as camphor and eucalyptus oil, have great ability to keep air-borne diseases under control according to ayurveda. Inhaling the steam of camphor and eucalyptus oil is extremely good for the body. It not only promotes the health of the respiratory tracks and the lungs but also helps in keeping the body in fighting shape to take on the might of the swine flu virus.
Other effective ayurveda forms of treatment include using gooseberry and aloe vera, both known to help the body boost immunity levels even when the chips are down.
