With the incidence of monkeypox in tropical regions of the world, it’s not uncommon to experience it. If you’ve been struggling to treat this disease, do not fret. We have traditional medicine for monkeypox, courtesy of herbs and plants all around us.
Nature has given us ample provisions for healing, and only the ignorant will not pay attention. Before we proceed by the way, what is monkeypox?
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is one of those diseases that sounds kind of old-school, but it’s been making headlines in recent years. It’s similar to smallpox, though much less severe. The virus itself is part of the same family, which is where it gets its name from, but despite the name, it’s not just about monkeys.
Infact, it can spread from all sorts of animals to humans—monkeys just happened to be where it was first identified.
So, what happens if you get monkeypox? The symptoms start off kind of flu-like—fever, headaches, body aches, and sometimes swollen lymph nodes. Then comes the rash, which is the telltale sign. It usually starts on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, and even inside the mouth.
These rashes turn into blisters or bumps filled with fluid, which eventually scab over and fall off. It’s not comfortable, and it looks a lot worse than it feels in some cases.
Monkeypox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person or animal. You can get it from touching their rash, scabs, or even bodily fluids. But it’s not just direct contact—you can also catch it from touching something that an infected person or animal has contaminated, like bedding or clothing. So, if someone around you has it, it’s best to steer clear of their stuff.
While monkeypox isn’t as contagious as something like COVID-19, it can still spread in communities, especially if people are in close quarters. It’s important to keep an eye on it if there are outbreaks nearby. But overall, it’s not something to freak out about—just something to be aware of and take the necessary precautions to avoid.
Traditional Medicine for Monkeypox
These plants and herbs will heal a monkeypox infection. It’s recommended to conduct tests first to determine the certainty of the infection before using these herbal medicine options.
The following herbs and plants are effective in the treatment of monkeypox
- Sodom apple
- Neem tree leaves
- Pawpaw leaves
- Scent leaves
- Stone breaker
- Mango leaves
- Garlic
- Ginseng
- Desert date
- Bitter melon
Method of preparation
Usually, you need to prepare a decoction. This can be achieved by boiling the leaves in enough water and filtering it. For garlic, dates and ginseng, you can chop into small pieces before boiling in water. Allow to cool and store in the fridge. Do not freeze please. Freezing denatures the medicine.
Dosage
Drink first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Continue the treatment for 1-2 weeks until healed.
More info about the prescribed herbs
Bitter melon leaves are useful for treating diabetes. Sodom apple works great for the treatment of chickenpox, stomach aches, typhoid fever, malaria, piles, toothaches, diabetes, asthma, and others.
Neem tree leaves are great for malaria, tuberculosis, and monkeypox. Pawpaw leaves treat malaria, STI/STDs such as Staphylococcus Aureus, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Coliform SP, dengue fever, typhoid fever, while pawpaw seeds induce sterility in males. Unripe papaya is great for treating stomach ulcer and restoring/correcting irregular and ceased menstruation.
The lowly scent leaves are great for treating diabetes and external piles, among other ailments. What about the stone breaker herb? It’s effective against hepatitis and ulcers too. Mango leaves offer remedial benefits such as for malaria and typhoid.
Garlic is a powerful herbal solution for many ailments such as high blood pressure, migraines, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, halitosis/mouth odor, eye diseases, weight loss, and low immunity. Ginseng is a highly beneficial herb for treating sexual weakness/low libido and other issues. Dates is great also for treating premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.
What about the Sodom apple plant? It is effective against chickenpox, great for stimulating breast milk production for a nursing mother, stomach aches, typhoid fever, malaria, piles, and toothaches. It is also great for diabetes, asthma, and as a snake deterrent.
Conclusion
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