*TOPIC: MALARIA 🦟* There are four types of parasites which are introduced into the bloodstream by the anopheles mosquito. If the disease becomes chronic ( recurrent), it results in general debility, anemia, and an enlarged spleen. Severe cases can be very debilitating. An especially deadly form is called blackwater fever. The skin takes on a yellow tint and the urine becomes progressively darker in color ( caused by the excretion of blood in the urine). *SYMPTOMS* Chills occur for several hours, followed by drenching sweats every 1-3 days. *NATURAL REMEDIES* * One way is by taking quinine. This is an extract of the bark of the cinchona tree. Quinine will generally eliminate the malaria, * The other way is to give hot and cold water treatment to the person. * Give goldenseal tea * A cold extract, decoction, powder, or extract of gentian root destroys the protozoa causing malaria. * A decoction of black alder bark decreases the fever * Willow bark is also a good pain reliever and fever fighter * Pineapple peel, ginger, lemon and lemon also help boost immunity to fight malaria * A decoction of Moringa, Neem, and masque tree leaves also fight malaria and typhoid