Malaria is a disease that is found all over the planet, however this is endemic in tropical climates where there are swamps, marshes or pools of stagnant water, vegetation, as well as a poorly-fed population.

This disease is spread around by mosquitoes, and an interesting fact is that it's the female mosquito that bites the prospective malarial patient. The male insect does not carry the parasites which cause the disease, as the parasites transmitted by the female mosquito enters the blood stream and reach the liver where they mature and multiply.

Symptoms Of Malaria

It's been observed that for a day or two before the actual fever sets in, the patient may suffer headaches, vague body and limb pain, accompanied as well by a feeling of chill, and a slight rise of temperature. An acute malarial attack comes in three stages: the cold stage, the hot stage, and the sweating stage.

Natural Remedies:

1. Black Walnut - this is a very powerful anti -fungal, anti-parasitic herb that when used in a tea or in raw form as a tincture can be a very effective remedy for parasites.

2. Cloves - you will need to find a quality raw herb supplier as your grocery store won't give you the part of the clove that you need, ( the unprocessed buds and pods). I recommend either taking powder capsules or dissolving 5-10 drops of some quality oil of clove into some water.

3. Wormwood (Artemisinin) - has been used as an alternative to malaria shots for travellers to Africa and other 3rd world countries. Malaria being a parasitic disease. Can also be found at your nearest herb supplier.

Golden Seal is a North American native plant growing in the Appalachian Mountains region. The American Indian tribes of Kickapoo, Catawba, Cherokee and Iroquois used the Golden Seal root as an herbal remedy for centuries. They used this as an insect repellent and for treating inflamed or sore mouth and eyes. In the 1600s in the early pioneers of Kentucky and Ohio adopted the use of this herb from the native Indians.

Golden Seal is used by many alternative care and holistic practitioners to treat drug addictions due to its ability to cleanse the body of foreign organisms. This herb has become a preferred remedy for Malaria over Quinine. It has none of the side effects of the drug.

Herbal Treatment:

Grapefruit

Grapefruit juice or extracts have been know to alleviate the symptoms of malaria. In creating a mixture, boil a quarter of grapefruit and strain its pulp. Patients should be given and extract to consume.

• Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a helpful herbal remedy for malaria patients. Patients are advised to take a teaspoon of coarsely powdered cinnamon and boil it in a glass of water, with a pinch of pepper and honey added. This mixture as well aids in boosting the patient's immune system.

• Holy Basil

In creating a juice from this herb, mix basil with 3 gm black pepper powder and give to the patient during the cold stage of the fever. This helps to reduce the virulence of the hot stage when it occurs.