Yellow fever is a viral infection caused by the yellow fever virus. Ayurveda can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with yellow fever and boost the immune system to fight the virus. There is no specific dosha associated with yellow fever, as it is primarily caused by an external pathogen.
Here are 10 rare ayurvedic herbs with their Hindi and English names that can be helpful for managing yellow fever:
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) – Also known as Guduchi, this herb is known for its immune-boosting properties and can help reduce fever and inflammation.
- Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) – Also known as Kalmegh, this herb has antiviral and immunomodulatory properties and can help in reducing the severity of the disease.
- Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – This herb has antiviral and hepatoprotective properties and can help protect the liver from damage caused by the yellow fever virus.
- Neem (Azadirachta indica) – Neem is a potent antiviral and can help in reducing the severity of the symptoms of yellow fever.
- Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) – Also known as Holy Basil, this herb is known for its immune-boosting properties and can help reduce fever and inflammation.
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – This herb has immunomodulatory and adaptogenic properties and can help reduce the severity of the symptoms of yellow fever.
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – This herb has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties and can help in reducing the severity of the disease.
- Guggul (Commiphora wightii) – Guggul has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help protect the liver from damage caused by the virus.
- Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri) – This herb has antiviral and hepatoprotective properties and can help protect the liver from damage caused by the virus.
- Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – Also known as Licorice, this herb has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties and can help in reducing the severity of the symptoms of yellow fever.
