Chikungunya: How To Treat This Viral Disease With Homeopathy

Homeopathic Remedies for Chikungunya

The homeopathic method of treatment ensures complete relief from the symptoms of Chikungunya fever. It can be treated very effectively with homeopathic medicines that are made of natural substances and have no side-effects. The homeopathic treatment for Chikungunya fever is absolutely safe and can only benefit the patient, never harm. Doctors in India like Dr. Vikas Sharma MD, are very familiar with CHIKV, and have been using homeopathy for over 100 years, so we can draw on their vast knowledge base.

Homeopathy may be safely and effectively applied for adults, children, and animals. It treats the individual as a whole person as opposed to treating the named disease. The goal is to relieve symptoms permanently. (source)

Top Homeopathic Medicines for Chikungunya Fever

1. Eupatorium Perfoliatum –  To Manage Fever And Severe Pain

Many homeopaths consider Eupatorium perf. 200C (possibly 2-3x/week?) as a preventive medicine for Chikungunya. (source)  For acute infection, take Eupatorium 30C potency, (3 times a day). Stop when symptoms improve. Effectively manages high fever with severe pains in joints, bones, muscles, and the back. Those who need it feel as if the bones are broken. There may also be chills, excessive weakness, and fatigue.

2. Bryonia Alba – To Manage Fever, Joint / Muscle Pains Worse With Motion

Bryonia alba 30 (taken 2-3 times/day) is a natural medicine to help manage fever and joint / muscle pains. The foremost feature to use this medicine is worsening of joint or muscle pains from movement and some relief after complete rest. The joints, along with pain, are swollen and feel warm. During fever, chills are distinctly present. There is irritability and and dry mouth.

3. Rhus Tox – To Manage Joint Pains, Muscle Pain, Worse From Being Still

Rhus Tox 30 (taken twice a day) is an excellent remedy to control joint pains, backache and muscle pain in case of fever. A key feature to use Rhus Tox is worsening of joint pains when resting. Rhus Tox is also indicated to manage chronic Chikungunya arthritis and reduce swelling.

4. Arnica – To Manage Sore, Bruised Pains

Key Symptom is sore, bruised feeling all over the body. Limbs feel weak and heavy. Arnica montana 30 (taken 2-3 times daily) can be used to manage pain during the acute phase, and it can also be administered in case of pain that lasts for longer duration, particularly, at the time one is making a recovery from infection. Read more about arnica here.

5. Gelsemium – To Manage Weakness, Muscle Pain, Headache

Gelsemium 30C potency (taken 3 times daily) is perfect for early-stage fever. Reduce frequency as symptoms improve. It helps with weakness and dizziness. Chill along with shivering is marked. Usually, a person does not feel thirsty. Pain in muscles is prominent along with headache.

6. Belladonna – To Manage Sudden Headache, Hot Fever And Red Rash

Belladonna 30C potency (2-3 times daily). Stop when symptoms improve. For sudden high fever, throbbing headache, and redness and heat in the body. It is also recommended to manage conjunctivitis with redness of eye and burning pains.

7. Arsenicum Album – To Manage Weakness And Fever

Arsenicum Album 30C (taken twice daily) is brilliant medicine to manage weakness and fever. Those needing it have so much weakness that they even cannot stand without feeling weak. They feel like lying down all the time. Internal chills are felt during fever, however, on touching the body, it feels hot. Anxiety and restlessness accompany fever. Thirst for only small quantity of water at very small intervals is felt.

8. Euphrasia – For Managing Conjunctivitis

Euphrasia 30C (taken 2-3 x per day) is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine for managing conjunctivitis (redness, discharge, watering, burning, itching in eyes) in a person with chikungunya infection. Stop as symptoms improve.

9. Pyrogenium – For Sepsis with High Fever

Pyrogenium 200C potency (taken once daily) is ideal for septic conditions and high fever with chills. Repeat only if needed. Septic symptoms like foul-smelling sweat. Restlessness and fatigue.

Hydration and rest are crucial for fast recovery from Chikungunya

Here are some strategies to help support the patient:

• Epsom Salt Soak: Epsom salt (with NO added synthetic fragrances) can ease pain, reduce inflammation, and improve blood circulation. Soaking in warm water with Epsom salt is calming, has a mild detoxing effect, and increases needed magnesium when sick.

• Turmeric Tea: Contains curcumin, which has high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is effective in reducing pain caused by chikungunya.

• Ginger Tea: Offers anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It helps combat pain and provides relief.

• Coconut Water: Aids in speedy recovery and reduces symptoms, with positive effects on the liver often targeted by chikungunya virus.

• Tulsi (Basil Leaves): Reduces body temperature, stress, and boosts the immune system. Chew basil leaves once or twice a day, or boil in water and drink.

Keeping a good hydration schedule is important. It’s better to consume small amounts frequently (every 15-30 minutes) rather than large amounts at once, especially if you have nausea or an upset stomach.

Most often medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen are recommended to relieve pain and fever, but they seriously deplete your glutathione levels which lowers your immune defenses. Wise use of homeopathy and herbs will never do that..

If You Vaccinate Don’t Give Glutathione-Depleting Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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