Revealing results of a study of “papaya leaves” in fighting dengue virus with good results, pointing to hope for herbs to fight disease coupled with destroying breeding grounds Point out that Andrographis paniculata has research to inhibit the dengue virus. But do not use if there is bruising. or abnormal bleeding
Date 9 Aug 2023 Dr. Pakakrong Kwankhao, Assistant Director Thai traditional medicine and alternative medicine Chaophya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital said During this period, dengue fever epidemic. Data from the Department of Disease Control reveals that dengue patients across the country have increased by more than 5,000 per week, three times higher than the same period last year. There is a chance that it will be again and the symptoms will be more severe because the dengue virus, which causes dengue fever, has up to 4 strains, but only one strain is infected and has immunity. The best way to prevent an outbreak is to prevent mosquitoes from biting. By using preventive products such as Andrographis paniculata or citronella Together with the destruction of mosquito larvae breeding sites, it will help.
Dr. Pakakrong said As for the symptoms of dengue fever, it ranges from mild to very severe symptoms, or it can be said that out of 100 patients, 80 are asymptomatic, 10 have mild symptoms, and another 10 are so severe that they require hospital treatment. Therefore, the patient must always observe the symptoms, that is, when infected with mosquitoes, there may be a high fever if the fever-reducing medication does not go down. combined with nausea and vomiting bleeding from the body should hurry to see a doctor because the main problem of this group of patients is The dengue virus causes the platelet count to drop.
However, there is currently no specific treatment for the treatment of dengue virus. But use symptomatic treatment, mainly the administration of antipyretic drugs. and be careful not to lose water if there is nausea and vomiting must be supplemented with mineral salts Paracetamol is a popular antipyretic drug. in which the administration of antipyretic drugs is important Must try to avoid other antipyretic drugs that may be associated with bleeding disorders, such as aspirin. or ibuprofen which in the group of herbs there is a thieves sky It is commonly used when having flu symptoms. In vitro studies and 3D simulations have found that Andrographis paniculata is effective against the 2nd dengue virus, so if there is a fever in the early stages can still use thunder to destroy thieves But in the case of bleeding Bleeding from the scurvy must stop using because it may cause the bleeding to stop. As for the herbal medicine that can be used to reduce fever without affecting platelets is Chanlila, which may be used to supplement paracetmol. to reduce the size of the paracetamol that may have side effects on the liver
Dr. Pakakrong said Now there is a study of Phen Hospital, Udon Thani province that has brought herbs close to the Thai people. A study abroad found that there are 3 important mechanisms: 1. Resist the division of the 2nd dengue virus as well as Andrographis paniculata. 2. Increase platelet count. both increase the number And reduce the aggregation of platelets 3 Enhance immune function. make the immune system work better In some studies it has been shown to increase red blood cell count. Reduce the secretion of anti-inflammatory substances. Helps fight free radicals, which in the BMJ or British Medical Journal also mentions the use of papaya leaves against dengue fever as well.
A study at Phen Hospital, Udon Thani province in 78 patients compared with patients with similar characteristics. The aim of the study was to look at the supplemental effects of papaya leaf juice therapy. in the control group By giving the patient a dose of 30 cc. 3 times/day before meals or equal to 90 cc./day from the first and last day of treatment by monitoring symptoms. and all laboratory results analyze data By looking at the three main results, namely the level of platelets. body temperature and comfort of patients The study found that patients in the experimental group who received papaya leaf juice were hospitalized shorter, with hospital stays of 3.10 days less than those in the experimental group. Controlled hospital bed for 4.2 days.
“During the first day, the platelets of both groups of patients decreased simultaneously. But in the experimental group, platelets increased from the 3rd day onwards and were markedly normal on the 5th day when compared to the control group which continued to decrease and increased from the 8th day onwards. Both groups’ body declines from the first day were not different. But the body temperature of the experimental group dropped faster than the control group due to faster recovery from the disease. Causing more comfort from the first day onwards and increasing more than the control group, ”said Dr. Pakakrong.
Regarding the process and method of preparing samples for study, Dr. Pakakrong said that take 1-3 papaya leaves that are not too young and not too old, with a total weight of 20 grams, washed thoroughly and cut into pieces. small Then crush or pound thoroughly. then filtered using a thin white cloth to Squeeze out about 20 ml of papaya leaf juice. Add 2 teaspoons of coconut sugar. Mix both ingredients well. Place the container in the refrigerator for no longer than 24 hours, then give it to the patient. by adult group To drink in the amount of 30 ml and the pediatric patients (over 10 years old) to drink in the amount of 10 ml, drink before meals 3 times a day for 5-7 consecutive days.
2023-08-09 11:24:10
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