Since then, we have just watched as of Thanksgiving Weekend here in Canada, Hurricane Milton strike Florida. Originally as a Category 5, it downgraded to a cat 3 by the time it hit shore.
While there are rumours of a Gates Foundation release of mosquitoes in Florida set for this fall, a company the foundation had been working with has paused their efforts at releasing male mosquitoes into the Florida Keys, claiming the tests in 2023 showed success killing and reducing one of the disease-carrying breeds.
“”With more mosquitoes around, the likelihood of humans and animals being bitten increases, which can lead to a higher incidence of diseases such as dengue, Zika, malaria, and West Nile virus.””
Mercola’s July article had the following suggestions:
Trays of drying stinging nettle from our April foraging run.
Natural Remedies May Help With Dengue Recovery
“In one 2023 study, for example, scientists found that four types of carbohydratebinding agents (CBAs) can help prevent the dengue virus from attaching to host cells, inhibiting the infection’s progress.”
“Amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrid), Bovine lactoferrin (a protein found in cow’s milk), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) and common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) were found to interfere with the virus’s ability to attach to healthy cells. This helps inhibit infection in the early stages:”
“In addition, certain herbal remedies have antiviral properties that may help with dengue fever recovery. These include:
1. Carica papaya (Caricaceae) — A 2024 study published in the Asian Plant Research Journal says that leaf extracts of this exotic plant, native to Sri Lanka, can “neutralize plasma with the dengue virus, reduce platelet aggregation, and increase the production of the enzyme ALOX12, which promotes platelet production” in dengue patients.
2. Euphorbia hirta (Euphorbiaceae) — Also known as “asthma plant,” this branched herb only grows up to 70 centimeters high but shows promising potential with its antiviral properties. One analysis published in 2022 notes that clinical
investigations of E. hirta among dengue patients ages 30 to 35 years old found that supplementing with this herb helped reduce flu-like symptoms by approximately 70%. According to the study authors:”
“The in vitro analysis of the ethanolic extract of the plant showed remarkable inhibition of plaque formation up to 85% and 34.7% against DENV-1 and DENV-2, respectively.”
In the Philippines, where more dengue cases are being reported this year compared to 2023, a water decoction made with E. hirta leaves is used to help recover from this condition.”
3. Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira) — Native to Sri Lanka, India and the Amazon forest, velvetleaf is a flowering plant that belongs to the Menispermaceae family. A study highlights it as one of the botanicals that have shown promise in inhibiting
DENV replication, noting that:”
“Almost all parts … like aerial parts, roots, and stem barks as well as the whole plants show protective effects against DENV, which are not restricted to DENV-2 or DENV-1 only, but also against type 3 (DENV-3) and type 4 (DENV-4).””
4. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) — Belonging to the family Adoxaceae, elderberry is rich in flavonoids, which are responsible for its antiviral activity. Aside from the extract, elder flowers and leaves were found to have antiviral effects against the DENV-2 strain, at concentrations of 400 micrograms/milliliter (ug/ml).
5. Garlic (Allium sativum) — Garlic has been widely praised for its antibacterial, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and other therapeutic properties. One study notes that the organosulfur compounds in this herb, particularly diallyl disulfide (DADS), diallyl sulfide (DAS) and alliin, may significantly inhibit the inflammatory cytokines in DENV-2 infection”
“A 2021 literature review published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene highlights studies from several countries on how supplementing with certain micronutrients may “offer hypothetical benefits to dengue patients via numerous potential mechanisms, including modulation of the host immune response.” Some of the nutrients mentioned include: Vitamins C, D, E, and zinc”
The footnotes in Mercola’s article are clickable for further research and perusal.
I’ve written about Dengue Fever twice now in the following two articles, use ctrl (command if mac) F and then type in Dengue to see those references quickly, or just take your time to read both articles. The advice there is useful as well. If you are sheltering evacuees, or trying to rebuild following the hurricane, the foods and nutrients mentioned in these articles will be imperative for you in the days and months ahead.
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1. Carica papaya (Caricaceae) — A 2024 study published in the Asian Plant Research Journal says that leaf extracts of this exotic plant, native to Sri Lanka, can “neutralize plasma with the dengue virus, reduce platelet aggregation, and increase the production of the enzyme ALOX12, which promotes platelet production” in dengue patients.
