- 1. Strengthen the immune system
- 2. Lower the fever
- 3. Combat muscle and joint pain
- 4. Relieve headache
- 5. Combat tiredness and exhaustion
- 6. Relieve nausea and vomiting
- 7. Stop diarrhea
- How to use home remedies correctly
Echinacea, feverfew and ginseng teas are good examples of home remedies that can complement the medical treatment of chikungunya, as they help to strengthen the immune system, in addition to relieving some typical symptoms of infection, such as headache, tiredness or muscle pain.
The home treatment of chikungunya fever can relieve symptoms and decrease the frequency of painkillers, fighting naturally, without harming the liver, but they must be used with medical knowledge.
Thus, it is important to remember that these remedies should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor, serving only as a complement to accelerate recovery and relieve symptoms faster. See which remedies indicated by the doctor.
1. Strengthen the immune system
Echinacea tea ( Echinacea purpurea) is excellent for strengthening a person's defense system and can be made by adding 1 tablespoon in 150 ml of boiling water. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes, strain and take warm, 3 times a day.
2. Lower the fever
Having a warm tea prepared with willow leaves (Salix alba) helps to lower the fever because this medicinal plant promotes sweat, which naturally lowers body temperature.
To prepare this tea correctly, use 1 teaspoon of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water, let stand for 5 minutes, strain and take every 6 hours.
3. Combat muscle and joint pain
An excellent natural strategy to combat the pain caused by chikungunya is to use cayenne or camphor compresses ( Cinnamomum camphor a), or rub essential oil of St. John's wort on the most painful parts.
For compresses a strong tea must be prepared and allowed to cool. When it is cold, wet a clean gauze pad and apply to the painful area, leaving it on for 15 minutes.
4. Relieve headache
Rubbing 2 drops of peppermint essential oil on the forehead or neck can relieve headaches, but you can also buy dry willow extract and take according to the package indicated.
Feverfew tea (Tanacetum vulgare) is also very suitable and just prepare with 1 teaspoon for every 150 ml of hot water. Allow to warm, strain and take 2 times a day. Another possibility is to take 1 capsule of tanacet a day.
5. Combat tiredness and exhaustion
Excellent natural options to improve your disposition, fight fatigue and reduce the exhaustion typical of the disease, is to use ginseng, guarana powder or mate.
You can buy guarana at pharmacies and health food stores and take it by mixing 1 tablespoon in half a glass of cold water. Ginseng and mate can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon of each plant in 150 ml of boiling water. Take warm 3 times a day.
6. Relieve nausea and vomiting
Ginger tea with chamomile fights nausea and vomiting having a prolonged effect. To prepare, simply boil 150 ml of water with 1 cm of ginger root and then add 1 teaspoon of chamomile flowers. Take 3 times a day.
7. Stop diarrhea
In addition to drinking rice water, you can drink cinnamon stick tea because it holds the intestine. Just boil 1 cinnamon stick in 200 ml of water for 10 minutes and take it warm 2 times a day.
See also how food should be in cases of diarrhea:
How to use home remedies correctly
To combat more than one symptom it is possible to mix the teas, using the proportions indicated and take next. However, if the fever worsens or other symptoms appear that did not exist such as tingling, chest pain or frequent vomiting, you should go back to the doctor because these symptoms may indicate the worsening of Chikungunya, and hospitalization may be necessary.
Pregnant women and children should only use these home remedies with medical knowledge.
