Papaya leaves can cure dengue

Papaya leaves and chubby water can become dengue therapy, according to research by Malaysian scientists.

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The study led by Dr. S. Kathiresan of AIMST University (Malaysia) pointed out that powder made from papaya leaves contains many compounds that help produce platelets, according to The Star (Malaysia).

Specifically, according to Dr. Kathiresan, papaya leaves with high vitamin content can help bone marrow boost platelet production.

'The main effect of viruses causing dengue is on platelet production. Usually, a platelet in our body lives about 5 to 10 days and the body adds as needed. The virus that causes dengue fever destroys the body's ability to produce new platelets (during the time of the virus). The platelet count in a normal person ranges from 150,000 to 250,000 per microlitre of blood. When infected, the patient's platelet count began to decline, " Dr. Kathiresan said.

He added: 'A platelet count below 100,000 / microlitre is alarming - immediate treatment is needed. The platelet count below 50,000 / microlitre can be fatal. '

Reduced platelet counts can prevent blood clots from forming and this leads to bleeding.

Once such hemorrhage begins, the almost irreversible situation, Mr. Kathiresan said.

Experimental in mice for 6 months, experts found, 72 hours after being supplemented with papaya leaves, the platelet count in rats with dengue has increased.