Swine influenza, also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine influenza virus (SIV) or swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs.

Some of the symptoms if you have swine flu :

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to most influenza infections: fever (100 F or greater), cough, nasal secretions, fatigue, and headache, with fatigue being reported in most infected individuals. Some patients may also get a sore throat, rash, body aches, headaches, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

In order to avert the epidemic, people have started to depend on more natural and Ayurvedic measures than allopathic medicines. We take a look at some home remedies for swine flu.

Home Remedy 1: Giloi Branch

Home Remedy 2: Camphor

Home Remedy 3: Amla

Home Remedy 4: Kada

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