Allopathy may not be the only cure for swine flu. Homoeopaths say they have an alternative cure for the H1N1 infection without any side effects at
that. Ayush, a wing of the ministry of health that controls alternative medicine practitioners, is expected to announce a cure on Thursday after studying a report submitted by nodal homoeopathic institutions.
A group of homoeopaths started an SMS campaign on Wednesday, saying Influenzinum 1M' can be given to adults and Influenz 200' to kids to prevent them from contracting the disease. The SMS does not, however, say what medicine to take if one has tested positive for swine flu. They are apparently waiting for Ayush's missive before declaring the name and dosage of the curative medicine.
Salt Lake-based National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), which reports directly to Ayush, is awaiting a ratification from the ministry before announcing the official path that homoeopaths should take while treating swine flu patients. Homoeopaths across the state are, however, already administering drugs to H1N1 patients and say the disease can be completely cured through homoeopathy.
NIH director Eswara Das said the institute has been swarming with flu patients and that most are in a state of panic. However, it is yet to get a patient who has tested positive for the H1N1 virus. "We are trying to arrive at a clear route for treatment of swine flu and are awaiting Ayush's directions that are due on Thursday," Das said.
"The flu patients that we have got have been given Apconite and Gelsimium the age old favourites for treating flu. However, we have to administer something more focused if we have to treat H1N1. By Thursday we will be able to declare that. Since this will have the backing of the health ministry, patients can feel reassured," Das added.
Noted homoeopath K D Banerjee said it is extremely important to wait for the report before starting treatment for swine flu. Drugs like Eupotorium P and Belladonna 200 can be very useful. "These drugs can be used for any flu that comes with a severe headache. Swine flu is serious business and we have to observe the symptoms carefully before administering any drug, but it can certainly be treated through homoeopathy. However, I am sending all my patients to get themselves checked at ID Hospital before I start treatment on them," Banerjee added.
Dr Arup Chatterjee, another homoepath, said Influenzium is a protective medicine, while Belladonna can be handy in case of flu. But a pathology test is necessary to start the treatment.
Source: Indiatimes
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