Prevent Dengue with Sandalwood Incense Mosquito Killer

An estimated 500,000 people with severe dengue require hospitalization each year, a large proportion of whom are children. About 2.5% of those affected die. In Romblon, we have currently an epidemic and a number of our children are lost to it as the days go by.

Preventive measures must be observed. One of these is the use of SANDALWOOD INCENSE mosquito killer. Burned like incense, these natural mosquito repellent sticks are incredibly effective at keeping the mosquitoes at bay. It also kills lots of invisible germs and insects. As any smoke keeps away flies, SANDALWOOD incense sticks do the same but it also helps you to relax and feel cozy!

But before buying them, let us first educate ourselves about dengue.

What is dengue and how is it caused?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), "Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. There are four distinct serotypes of the dengue virus (DEN 1, DEN 2, DEN 3 and DEN 4)". This mosquito-borne disease hampers the body by drastically reducing blood platelets count, leading to fever, severe joint pain and skin rashes among other symptoms. It is a seasonal menace that many cities in India face every year, especially during the monsoon months of July to September.

What are the warning signs of dengue fever?

Symptoms of dengue fever include severe joint and muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, headache, fever, exhaustion, and rash. The presence of fever, rash, and headache (the "dengue triad") is characteristic of dengue fever.

On the other hand, special attention needs to be given to these warning signs as it could lead to severe dengue:

• Severe abdominal pain.
• Persistent vomiting.
• Bleeding gums.
• Vomiting blood.
• Rapid breathing.
• Fatigue/ restlessness

If these symptoms persist, immediately call your doctor. Time is an element in dengue cases.

Can tawa tawa cure dengue?

Administering tawa-tawa decoction to animal models help improve their healing mechanism. Tawa-tawa was able to promote cell production, and prevents platelet destruction. Likewise, the improvement in the cell bleeding time and clotting time provided evidence that the indigenous plant can preserve and promote the hemostatic function of platelets.Phenolic compounds were also discovered in tawa-tawa, active ingredients suspected to be responsible in the increased platelet counts of tested animals.

Can papaya cure dengue?

It has been proved both in modern medicine and Ayurveda that papaya leaf juice is beneficial. About 30mL of fresh papaya leaf juice helps in increasing the platelet count and, therefore, in the treatment of dengue. Studies have been conducted in Malaysia as well as Thailand about the benefits of papaya leaf for dengue patients.