DENGU FEVER:

Cause : According to medical science, small black mosquitoes are the carriers of dengu fever germs. These mosquitoes live and breed in water tanks, water pots, dark places behind closets, and unused jars. All utensils should be washed before using, and mosquito nets should be hung at night.

Symptoms: Fever is sometimes high and sometimes low, great pain in the joints, vomiting, shivering, loss of appetite, constipation etc. Its usual duration is from 3 days to a week.

Treatment: Sarbajwara Bati and Sadhana Pachan are to be administered according to the state of the disease. Batgajankus is good in combatting pain. If there is constipation, ginger extract and rocksalt should be given. If the bowels are clear, vitex negundo extract and honey is advisable. Where there is loss of appetite and flatulence, you are to give Sree Ramban Ras, ginger juice and honey together. This Ras can also cure body pain. If there is vomiting tendency, give Chandrakanti Ras with ground cucumber, seed-kernel and honey.

Diet: Sago, barley, and arrorwroot during fever.