There has been circulation of medicines for Chickungunia fever in India. Chickungunia is a virus spread by
mosquitoes. It
is not normally a serious health issue as it only lasts for 3-7 days. The best prevention is to keep the immune system healthy and taking proper precautions to avoid
infection. There are several things one can do to prevent bites from
mosquitoes and there are ways to relieve body aches and dehydration that might come if infected. The symptoms of Chickungunia include fever, which can reach 39°C, (102.2 °F) a petechial or maculopapular rash usually involving the limbs and trunk, and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints, which can be debilitating. There can also be headache, conjunctival infection and slight photophobia. The mosquito species that transmits the Chickungunia virus is the Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito or forest mosquito. There being no vaccine or preventive drug for Chickungunia at present, the best way to avoid the infection is to control the mosquito population in the region and prevent mosquitoThere are many ways to cure and prevent Chickungunia. It takes being conscious of what is causing the problem, eliminating risks, and watching one's diet and hygiene; *Eat a healthy diet with mostly raw vegetables and most fruits *Avoid bananas, chocolates, yogurt as they attract mosquitoes *Wear long pants and socks with closed shoes during mosquito season * Vitamin B Complex will help prevent bites * Avoid dairy as dairy plugs up the elimination system * Bathe with unscented soap and shampoo to avoid attracting mosquitoes * Avoid wheat products if the virus infection is coming on *Use catnip, rosemary, and neem oil to spray on exposed areas of skin *Make a bath with the above essential oils *Avoid going out of doors during the greatest risk times at dusk and dawn, or at least cover the legs, arms, and feet during the early morning and evening *Avoid sugary drinks and alcohol *Eliminate standing water in your area (put a few drops of neem oil or catnip oil in pools of water to prevent eggs from hatching) *Eliminating table salt and adding sea salt to salt foods will mineralize the body and improve toxin elimination therefore improvises the immune response *Drinking 6-8 glasses of clean water every day will clear the elimination system and help prevent or eliminate the virus more efficiently if infected * I would also add one drop of wild oregano oil to a shot glass of carrot juice or some other strong juice if I was fully infected, *Amp up on Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and try Golden Seal if infected *Drink green tea for relief *I would also drink unsweetened fruit juice or vegetable juice with a teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar with a dash of cayenne, turmeric, and cinnamon to provide good flora and pH balance to speed up recovery. *MSM or Glucosamine are supplements that could help with body aches.