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Avian flu or H5N1 or Bird flu is not any old disease, it is a modern disease that has spread across various countries throughout the world in a very short period. It was first reported in Hong Kong in 1995- 2000, and from that day bird flu is panicking wide majority of people around the world. Bird flu is caused by a virus ‘Influenza’ which attacked birds specially chickens, turkeys, ducks and goose. When people come in contact with affected birds or eats infected chickens or turkeys, the virus enters into human body.
Bird flu can be very dangerous for the affected person and sometimes even cause death. Our body’s immune system is not capable of resisting bird flu virus and that is the main concern for us. The various symptoms of bird flu are fever, cough, sore throat, pneumonia, vomiting, and nausea. Various home remedies can be useful in bird flu.
Home Remedies For Bird Flu
Turmeric
Turmeric is also considered as a good home cure remedy against bird flu. Bird flu is caused due to influenza virus that is countered by medicinal properties of turmeric. Turmeric has antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, anti germs and anti inflammatory properties.
Turmeric can enhance our immune system to counter various germs, viruses and bacteria. Turmeric can be consumed with hot milk or adding a little amount as food additive.
Juniper Berry
Juniper berry has various medicinal properties and can be taken accordingly. Juniper berry has medicinal properties like antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial and antiseptic. It can be an effective home remedy for bird flu, as bird flu attacks our respiratory system.
Juniper berry is very effective against influenza virus main cause of bird flu. Another important function performed by juniper berry is cleaning our kidney. You can use juniper berry in bird flu but first it is important to consult your doctor before using it or anything.
Garlic
Garlic is a home product that can be used in various health problems. Its wonderful properties enable it to use in various infections from virus, bacteria, fungus and germs. Garlic is also very effective immune system enhancer for our body. Bird flu is caused by influenza virus which causes inflammation.
Garlic also have anti-inflammatory qualities and can counter the influenza virus. You can take garlic cloves raw or with honey and also use garlic as a food additive.
Herbal Tea
Herbal tea can be a good home remedy against bird flu too. Various extracts of herbal tea makes it very effective in various health problems including infections from various germs & viruses. Herbal tea can be made with basil, licorice, mint, cinnamon, clove and thyme.
Various other herbal extracts too can be used in herbal tea. It enhances our immune system to fight germs and viruses and bacteria. Its anti-inflammatory properties are very useful in case of bird flu.
Honey
Honey has various properties that make it good for various health problems healer. Natural honey has antiviral, antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and immune stimulant capabilities that can counter bird flu influenza virus. It also strengthens our immune system.
Honey can be used in many ways like adding in milk, worm water and even using it as food additive. It can also be taken with various home remedies like ginger, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon and various others.