Papaya leaves

Want to increase your platelet count? Eat these foods!

People who suffers from the vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, their platelet count becomes low and can be fatal if not treated timely. 

Sep 08, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

No scientific proof that herbs cure dengue: AIIMS

Days after yoga guru Ramdev advocated the use of herbs like giloy, aloe vera and papaya leaves to cure dengue, experts at AIIMS on Wednesday said there was no scientific proof that herbs help fight dengue and advised people not to fall for the propaganda in this regard.

Sep 23, 2015, 20:45 PM IST

Can papaya leaves fight dengue, cancer?

The use of papaya leaves has grown phenomenally in the national capital in the past few weeks as the mosquito-borne disease sees a spurt, claiming at least 17 lives in the city, although unofficially the number stands at over 20.

Sep 22, 2015, 14:10 PM IST

Home remedies for dengue: Papaya, goat milk top choices

Since there is no specific vaccine or drug to prevent dengue, people are looking for alternative or natural home remedies to control the dangerous disease.

Sep 17, 2015, 11:28 AM IST