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considered to be a divine herb
that helps boost immunity and
prevent lethal illnesses like
swine flu.
Home Remedy 2: Camphor
A message trending on socil
media suggests mixing camphor
or kapoor powder with
cardamom and sniffing the
powder every few hours.
WebMD lists the health benefits
that camphor has to offer,
saying ‘People use camphor
topically to relieve pain and
reduce itching. It has also been
used to treat fungal infections of
the toenail, warts, cold sores,
hemorrhoids, and
osteoarthritis. Some people use
camphor topically to treat
respiratory tract diseases and
to treat heart disease
symptoms. Camphor is also
used topically as an eardrop,
and for treating minor burns.'
Another way to use camphor is
to burn a little bit of it at home
to kill the air borne H1N1
Influenza-A virus that causes
swine flu.
Home Remedy 3: Amla
Amla is as a good source of
Vitamin C. It is an Ayurvedic
super food because of its
antioxidant properties. It has

beneficial effects on almost all
the organs and systems of the
body. It is a strong
immunomodulator and protects
against many diseases if taken
regularly. One way to include
amla in your diet is to consume
it raw, with a pinch of salt to
taste.

Home Remedy 4: Kada
Kada is basically a concoction
made of tulsi, turmeric powder
and other ayurvedic herb that
helps ward off illnesses. How it
is connected to swine flu is still
not confirmed, but it is
recommended that you drink it
every morning to prevent the
disease.
While none of the above home
remedies have been tested and
proved, experts suggest that
maintaining basic hygiene and