World Malaria Day 2024: Doctor Lists Indigenous Remedies To Prevent This Vector-Borne Disease [Video]

Malaria can be prevented and managed largely through the use of traditional treatments. In many areas where access to modern healthcare is limited, indigenous cultures rely on home remedies made from native plants and herbs to treat illnesses. These therapies often include natural substances with antimalarial qualities, such as artemisinin found in sweet wormwood.

In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr. Anurag Aggarwal, a consultant in internal medicine at Fortis Escorts Hospital in Faridabad, discussed simple natural approaches for treating malaria.

Common methods include mosquito-repellent plants like neem and citronella and herbal remedies like ginger, garlic, and turmeric.(Image Credit:Canva)

To prevent the spread of malaria and alleviate its symptoms, widely used methods include using mosquito-repellent plants like neem and citronella, as well as consuming herbal remedies containing ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Malaria has afflicted humanity for centuries, but indigenous communities worldwide have turned to nature for solutions.