Home remedy for swine flu

With the world-wide scare of now common Swine influenza or also called as Swine Flu. It is induced by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. This kind of virus is endemic to pigs or popularly knew as Swine. This kind of strain is also known as Swine flu Virus (SIV).

Classification of Influenza Virus:

* Influenza virus A, which is common
* Influenza virus C , which is rare
* Flu virus B which is not reported in swine

All three clades, Flu virus A, B, and C, are also endemic in humans.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Swine Flu

It is advised to report all cases of Swine influenza with the closest authorities for them to determine what are the best action can be done to avoid possible eruption since the WHO is now on the brink of calling Swine Flu pandemic. The listed home remedies are just an aid and an initial action to address swine flu symptoms. Always ask your General Practitioners advice.

Long Pepper: Mix ½ teaspoon of long pepper powder with 2 teaspoons of honey and ½ teaspoon of ginger juice. Have it 3 times a day during the initial stages of influenza. It can help avoid further complications in the larynx and the bronchial tube.

Garlic: Consume liberal amount of garlic. It is an effective antiseptic against influenza.

Turmeric: Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of milk. Take it 3 times a day. This will prevent further complications and stimulates liver activity.

Mix equal parts of onion juice and honey. Take 3-4 teaspoons of this mix everyday.

Ginger: Mix 1 teaspoon of ginger juice, 1 cup of fenugreek decoction and few drops of honey for flavoring. It is a excellent diaphoretic that increases sweat and lowers down the fever. To make a fenugreek decoction, simply boil 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in one l water until it lowers by 1/3.

Grapefruit: Consume moderate to liberal amount of grapefruit for it tones up the body’s system and digestive tract.

Basil leaves: Boil 1 gm of basil leaves and some ginger in 1 liter water. Hold until the water lowers to a half. Drink as tea when needed.

Finger Millet: Burn some flour of ginger millet and inhale its fumes. It will help stimulate blood circulation in the nasal mucosa and gets rid of stuffy nose.