Ebola virus disease (EBD) which was formerly known as the Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe condition caused by a virus from the Filoviridae family. It is deadly condition that is transmitted from animals to humans, this virus spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person or animal. This is extremely contagious.
There are some ways to manage the disease better, though it these should be considered alongside medication or supervision of trained professionals. Here are 4 things that you must have to fight ebola:
- Probiotics: These are immunity boosters that protect your body against deadly viruses. When you have a strong immune system, your body will be able to arrest the spread of ebola and prevent it from thriving. Moreover they help in regulating the cells and in production of a cytokine known as IL-10 that is anti-inflammatory in nature. Probiotics, hence can be called as one of the best for ebola.
- Green Tea: Green tea has excellent anti-oxidant properties and is used as preventive medicine all across the world. Various researches suggest that a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that is present in green tea is effective in blocking the Ebola virus successfully. ECGC is also quite effective in blocking the heat shock protein 5 (HSPA5) that is essential for the Ebola virus to thrive.
- Licorice Root Powder: Licorice root is one of the most effective remedies for ebola. It is consumed as a medicine. It is rich in saponin, a key component with an antiviral acid that helps in combating the ebola virus successfully. However, people with hypertension are said to avoid this.
- Turmeric milk: This gharelu nuskha or home remedy is no less than a wonder. Turmeric, a magic spice has amazing curative properties. It has various antimicrobial, antibiotic as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric has an ingredient called curcurmin, which helps in de-regulating the ‘cytokine storms’ which is one of the prime causes of death in ebola patients. This immune reaction (cytokine) results in swelling and high fever. Milk, which is a good form of immunity booster too is quite helpful. Therefore, having turmeric milk is extremely advisable.
