Abstract

Dr. Kumar Sanju*, Soni Anamika and Soni Surendra

ABSTRACT

Zika fever, also known as Zika virus disease, is an illness caused by the Zika virus. The virus gets its name from the Zika forest in Uganda, Africa, where it was first identified in rhesus monkeys in 1947. It was reported in humans in 1952 but was unknown in the Americas until last year. The virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is also responsible for the spread of Dengue and Chikungunya. It can also be potentially spread by sex and blood transfusions. The Zika virus was considered benign until recently when scientists, for the first time in November 2015, linked it to a surge in babies born with microcephaly-an incurable birth defect; they are born with abnormally small heads. Symptoms of the Zika virus disease include mild fever, headache, skin rash, muscle and joints pain, conjunctivitis; and may last for two to seven days. Precautions having from zika virus are- Keep a good distance from people who are infected with nasal congestion or symptoms of flu. In Ayurveda there is always a challenge to provide answer and remedies for the new originating disease like Zika virus infection. Fundamental principles of Dosha- Dushya, Srotodushti, Agni, Bala, Desh- Kala etc. help to establish the probable Samprapti (Pathogenesis) of these new challenging conditions. The condition can be seen as type of “Sanniptja Jwara”. The Ayurvedic management of Zika virus some comprise of drugs like as Giloya (Tinospora cordifolia), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Kali Mirch (Piper nigram), Lavange (Syzygium aromaticum), Chiarayata, Nimba etc. heaving bitter tonic, antipyretic, antibacterial and immunomodulator properties.