Malaria

<h1>Malaria</h1>Author: <a title="ricky" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/ricky/275935.htm">ricky</a> What is malaria? Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Malaria is characterized by cycles of chills, fever, pain and sweating. Historical records suggest malaria has infected humans since the beginning of mankind. signs and symptoms of Malaria * Moderate to severe shaking chills * High fever * Profuse sweating as body temperature falls * General feeling of unease and discomfort (malaise) Other signs and symptoms include: * Headache * Nausea * Vomiting * Diarrhea Causes of Malaria Malaria is caused by a tiny parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite grows in the liver of a person for a few days and then enters the bloodstream where it invades the red blood cells. The disease spreads from a sick person to a healthy one by the bite of an infected female anopheles mosquito. She draws a small quantity of blood containing the parasites when she bites a person who has malaria. These parasites then pass through several stages of development within the mosquito's body, and finally find their way to its salivary glands. There they lie in wait for an opportunity to enter the bloodstream of the next person the mosquito bites. The malaria-carrying mosquito breeds in stagnant water Home Remedies for Malaria -Lemon juice is very useful in the treatment of malaria. Take 2-3 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix in half cup of water. Take this mixture during the initial stage of fever. -Grapefruit (chakutra) is another useful remedy for malaria. Patient should be given raw grapefruit or its juice. -Other fruits that are beneficial for patient suffering from malaria are apple, orange, etc. If patient cannot eat these fruits, freshly prepared fruit juice should be given. -Give liquid foods to the person suffering from malaria. Boiled rice, with boiled vegetables, rice cooked with pulse (khichdi) should be given. These are easily digestible. -The herb chirayata, botanically known as Swertia andrographis paniculata, is also beneficial in the treatment of intermittent malarial fevers. It helps in lowering the temperature. An infusion of the herb, prepared by steeping 15 gm of chirayata in 250 ml of hot water with aromatics like cloves and cinnamon, should be given in doses of 15 to 30 ml. -Cinnamon is regarded as a valuable remedy in malaria. One teaspoon should be coarsely powdered and boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder and honey. This can be used beneficially as a medicine in malaria. -Ginger is commonly used for the treatment of malaria. Take a small piece of ginger and 2-3 teaspoon raisins. Add this to a glass of water and boil it till the constituent become half. Allow it to cool and give to the patient.About the Author: Author writes for <a href="http://www.free-herbal-medicines.com/" target="_blank">herbal remedies</a>, <a href="http://www.dietpillshut.org/" target="_blank">diet pills</a> and <a href="http://www.coloncleansingguru.com/reviews/bowtrol-colon-cleanse.html" target="_blank">bowtrol reviews</a>. Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/malaria-1463744.html" title="Malaria">Malaria</a>

What is malaria?

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Malaria is characterized by cycles of chills, fever, pain and sweating. Historical records suggest malaria has infected humans since the beginning of mankind.

signs and symptoms of Malaria

* Moderate to severe shaking chills
* High fever
* Profuse sweating as body temperature falls
* General feeling of unease and discomfort (malaise)

Other signs and symptoms include:

* Headache
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea

Causes of Malaria

Malaria is caused by a tiny parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite grows in the liver of a person for a few days and then enters the bloodstream where it invades the red blood cells. The disease spreads from a sick person to a healthy one by the bite of an infected female anopheles mosquito. She draws a small quantity of blood containing the parasites when she bites a person who has malaria. These parasites then pass through several stages of development within the mosquito's body, and finally find their way to its salivary glands. There they lie in wait for an opportunity to enter the bloodstream of the next person the mosquito bites. The malaria-carrying mosquito breeds in stagnant water

Home Remedies for Malaria

-Lemon juice is very useful in the treatment of malaria. Take 2-3 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix in half cup of water. Take this mixture during the initial stage of fever.
-Grapefruit (chakutra) is another useful remedy for malaria. Patient should be given raw grapefruit or its juice.
-Other fruits that are beneficial for patient suffering from malaria are apple, orange, etc. If patient cannot eat these fruits, freshly prepared fruit juice should be given.
-Give liquid foods to the person suffering from malaria. Boiled rice, with boiled vegetables, rice cooked with pulse (khichdi) should be given. These are easily digestible.
-The herb chirayata, botanically known as Swertia andrographis paniculata, is also beneficial in the treatment of intermittent malarial fevers. It helps in lowering the temperature. An infusion of the herb, prepared by steeping 15 gm of chirayata in 250 ml of hot water with aromatics like cloves and cinnamon, should be given in doses of 15 to 30 ml.
-Cinnamon is regarded as a valuable remedy in malaria. One teaspoon should be coarsely powdered and boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder and honey. This can be used beneficially as a medicine in malaria.
-Ginger is commonly used for the treatment of malaria. Take a small piece of ginger and 2-3 teaspoon raisins. Add this to a glass of water and boil it till the constituent become half. Allow it to cool and give to the patient.

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