Wha is Influenza? What is the Natural Treatment for It?

INTRODUCTION

Influenza is a disease which is characterized by acute infection of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Nose, throat and lungs, all are affected. It is commonly known as flu or grippe. It is marked by fever, chills, pain in muscles and general body weakness. There are various types of influenza viruses – A, B, C& D. In most of the cases, it gets better on its own. However, if not treated at time, it can lead to deadly complications. Influenza is very common in winters.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF INFLUENZA?

Influenza is caused by different types of viruses – influenza virus A, B, C & D. Influenza viruses A, B and C are the most common types which cause infection. The virus spreads through air droplets which are released into the air by coughing or sneezing by the infected person. In most of the cases, the viral infection is seasonal, however, in some cases it stays for throughout the year. Children and people with weak immune systems are most commonly affected.

RISK FACTORS OF INFLUENZA

The factors which make a person more prone to influenza are:

• Children below the age of 2 years or old people
• Having a weak immune system
• Crowded places
• Pregnancy
• Diabetes
• Heart problems
• Chronic kidney disease
• Asthma
• Increased body weight
• Stroke
• Sickle cell anemia

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF INFLUENZA?

The common signs and symptoms of influenza are:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Pain in chest
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle ache
• Sore throat
• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Seizures
• Severe fatigue
• Dehydration

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARISE WITH INFLUENZA?

In most cases, influenza doesn’t cause any complications. However, following are the complications which arise:

• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Asthma
• Infection in ear
• Heart disease
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome

HOW INFLUENZA CAN BE PREVENTED?

By taking some precautions, influenza can be prevented:

• Washing hands with soap for atleast 20 seconds
• Do not touch the face time and again
• Cover the mouth while coughing
• Avoid crowded places
• Drink plenty of water

MANAGING INFLUENZA WITH THE MEDICINES OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh ayurved center which are used for the treatment of influenza:

1. Kapha Sachet

The powder contains a mixture of herbal ingredients which are mainly made for the treatment of asthma. Their properties generally balance the vata and kapha dosha. The sachet contains ingredients like – Sitopladi churna, Abhrak bhasma, Laxmi vilas ras, Godanti bhasma, etc. It is used mainly in chronic cough, whooping cough and trouble breathing. It also relieves congestion of chest, sore throat. The ingredients loosen the mucus accumulated in the chest thus making it easy to cough it out. Its main therapeutic effects appear on lungs, pleura, and airways.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 Sachet twice a day with normal water.

2. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras

Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon  which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma, abhraka bhasma, loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage– Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

4. Broncho care syrup

Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

5. Cough Go Tablets

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

6. Kantha Sudharak Vati

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.