Chamomile, mint and also St. John's wort tea are good examples of home remedies that can be used to relieve dengue symptoms because they have properties that relieve muscle pain, fever and headache.
Thus, these teas are an excellent way to complement the treatment of dengue, which should be indicated by the doctor, helping to recover faster and with less discomfort.
Teas that fight dengue
Below is a complete list of plants that can be used and what each one does:
| Plant | What is it for | How to make | Quantity per day |
| Chamomile | Relieve nausea and fight vomiting | 3 col. dry tea leaves + 150 ml of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes | 3 to 4 cups |
| Pepper mint |
Fight nausea, vomiting, headache and muscle pain |
2-3 col. tea + 150 ml of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes | 3 cups |
| Feverfew | Decrease headache | - | 50-120 mg of extract in capsules |
| Petasite | Relieve headache | 100 g of root + 1 L of boiling water | Wet compresses and place on forehead |
| Saint John's herb | Fight muscle pain | 3 col. herb tea + 150 ml boiling water | 1 cup in the morning and another in the evening |
| Strong root |
Relieve muscle pain |
- | Apply the ointment or gel to the painful area |
Strong root ointment or gel and powdered feverfew extract can be found in pharmacies and health food stores, and also online.
Another tip is to add 5 drops of propolis to the teas before drinking, as it helps to fight infections and treat pain and inflammation, but it is important to avoid its use in case of allergy. To find out if you are allergic to propolis, drop a drop of this compound on your arm, spread it on your skin and wait for the reaction. If red spots, itchiness or redness appear, it is an indication of allergy and it is recommended, in these cases, not to use propolis.
Teas you can't take in Dengue
Plants that contain salicylic acid or similar substances are contraindicated in cases of dengue, as they can cause weakening of the vessels and facilitate the development of hemorrhagic dengue. Among these plants are white willow, weeping, sinceiro, wicker, osier, parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme and mustard.
In addition, ginger, garlic and onions are also contraindicated for this disease, because they hinder clotting, favoring bleeding and bleeding. See more foods that should not be eaten and what to eat to recover from dengue faster.
Plants that ward off mosquitoes
The plants that keep the mosquito away from dengue are those that have a strong smell, such as mint, rosemary, basil, lavender, mint, thyme, sage and lemongrass. These plants can be grown at home so that the smell helps to protect the environment against Aedes Aegypti , and care should be taken to prevent the pot from accumulating water. See tips for growing these plants at home.
The following video provides more tips on food and natural mosquito repellents:
