Dengue fever, if not brought under control via effective measures, can become fatal and even has the potential of turning into an epidemic. Mosquito-borne Dengue viruses that are the members of the Flaviviridae family are the main cause behind the Dengue. The growing viral disease has become a significant international public health concern in the past decade and has made experts work harder towards finding effective treatment strategies to combat the disease. The mosquito-borne disease is found majorly in the tropical and sub-tropical and the statistics have a shocking story to tell about the rise of Dengue in the past few years. Dengue Could Risk 6 Billion Lives by 2080 Says Study: How to Prevent Mosquito Bites this Monsoon.

A review paper says, "Between 50 and 100 million cases of dengue fever (DF) and about 500 000 cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) each year which require hospitalisation." However, apart from the medical treatment, a natural home remedy that has turned out to be extremely effective in the case of increasing platelet count due to dengue are papaya leaves. The papaya leaf juice has shown miraculous effects in terms of combatting dangerous tropical disease, dengue fever, so much so, that it has even been turned into a pill to treat patients thanks to groundbreaking research by scientists at the University of Nottingham's Malaysia Campus.Papaya Leaf and Dengue: Is This Natural Remedy for Increasing Platelet Count a Hoax or Truth?

South East Asia has been using papaya leaves as a home remedy for dengue fever since ages, however, in recent times, major Dengue outbreaks have caused this herbal treatment to come in light. It is known that a compound in the juice is known to help fight blood clotting and can curb the internal bleeding. Papaya Leaf Health Benefits: Not Just for Dengue and Platelets! This Medicinal Leaf Has Other Uses.

Papaya Leaves as a Natural Cure for Dengue

While Papaya is an extremely healthy fruit, papaya leaves have emerged as an effective treatment for Dengue and are even rich in other health benefits. According to a study by Sumi M Pillai And VK Bharadwaj, Department of Pediatrics, NSCB Medical College, Madhya Pradesh, India the therapeutic effects of aqueous extract of papaya (Carica papaya) leaves are because of several active components such as papain, chymopapain, cystatin, L-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, cyanogenic glucosides and glucosinolates. They further say that these are antioxidants that reduce lipid peroxidation, exhibit antitumor activity and immune modulatory effects. Papaya leaf extracts have a potential therapeutic effect on disease processes causing destabilization of biological membranes as they inhibit their suffering. Dengue Fever: Expert Tips To Stay Protected From The Vector-Borne Disease This Monsoon.

How to Make Papaya Juice for Dengue At Home

It is easy to make papaya juice and it is very similar to how you make other fruit juices at home, however, you need to keep a few things in mind. It is noted that making Papaya juice at home works better than papaya leaf supplements. Dengue Fever Prevention: How to Stay Protected from the Mosquito-Borne Disease in Monsoon.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Papaya Juice for Dengue:

  • Pick up the right papaya leaves. Choose the ones that are softer and new.

  • While de-stemming the leaves, make sure to break the leaves from the point where the leaf meets the stem. You don't need the stem for making the juice.

  • Wash the leaves thoroughly.

  • Chop the leaves into smaller pieces.

  • Put the leaves and some cooled boiled water into the blender and make a thorough paste, add more water if required.

  • Usually, adults are given the juice in more quantity than the kids. Papaya juice is advised to be taken before food, however, you must speak with your doctor about the timings and quantity.

  • Prepare fresh juice every time, do not store it for more than 24 hours.

  • It is said that papaya leaf extracts begin to show its effects from the second day of consumption itself. Home Remedies For Malaria and Dengue: 5 Ingredients To Treat These Vector-Borne Diseases At Home.

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You may opt for the OTC Papaya leaf supplements, easily available in the pharmacies. However, it is always advised to opt for fresh, homemade papaya leaf juice for dengue treatment. Even if you are not suffering from Dengue, Papaya leaf juice can be consumed as a healthy, natural dietary supplement. Apart from boosting a weak immune system, papaya leaf is also effective in breaking down protein into amino acid and peptides.

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