New Delhi: Typhoid, also known as enteric fever, has become a common yet serious HEALTH issue today. This disease primarily spreads due to contaminated water, unhygienic food, and poor lifestyle habits. Many people believe typhoid only transmits from an infected person, but in reality, some daily habits can also increase the risk of contracting it.
Eating without washing hands, consuming stale or openly exposed food, neglecting cleanliness, and drinking contaminated water are small mistakes that weaken our digestive system over time. This makes the body more vulnerable to infections like typhoid.
Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. The bacteria affect the intestines, blood, liver, and spleen, causing high fever, abdominal pain, weakness, loss of appetite, and a white coating on the tongue. If not treated promptly, it can lead to intestinal ulcers, internal bleeding, and other serious complications.
In Ayurveda, typhoid is referred to as ‘Miyadi Jwar’. According to Ayurvedic principles, when digestive fire (Jatharagni) weakens, harmful microbes easily multiply in the body. Therefore, Ayurveda emphasizes fever reduction, improving digestion, and boosting vitality (Ojas) to prevent and treat typhoid.
For example, Giloy juice is known to enhance immunity and reduce fever. A decoction of Tulsi and black pepper is effective in destroying bacteria. Mulethi, clove water, and Sudarshan powder also help strengthen the body and improve digestion.
Ayurveda also stresses maintaining daily habits such as drinking clean water, eating freshly cooked food, washing hands before meals, and consuming light, digestion-friendly foods like moong dal khichdi, buttermilk, or ripe banana. Regular use of Ayurvedic herbs is highly beneficial in typhoid prevention.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.