Thailand Anti-Fake News Center, unraveling the doubt that “Pineapple Juice with Basil” can help treat low platelets, anemia, is it true or not?
On June 9, ’16, according to health information shared online about the issue of pineapple and basil juice. Helps treat low platelets, anemia. The Anti-Fake News Center has conducted a fact-checking with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Ministry of Health found that such issues is false information
When there is a health-related message about the treatment of pineapple juice mixed with basil Helps to treat low platelets, anemia from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Ministry of Health has examined the information and clarified that There is no information about drinking pineapple and basil juice. There is no information on the efficacy and safety of its use to treat these conditions. Which is low platelet anemia, should see a doctor because there is a risk of infection. However, pineapple is a fruit that is rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. neck Relieve sticky phlegm, expel phlegm, cure cough, help digestion suppress inflammation Help wounds heal quickly, diuretic, drive small stones and drive parasites. Basil has properties that are flatulence, flatulence, wind, dizziness, intestinal expelling, expectorant and farting.
The low platelet count A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of platelets is not considered a disease. but a condition caused by a disease The cause of the condition should be investigated prior to symptomatic treatment. Bleeding easily and harder than usual Often found in various mucous membranes such as scurvy, nosebleeds Including bruises under the skin or shallow bruises, even without bumps
caused by
1.) Diseases with abnormalities in the bone marrow, including
◉ bone marrow atrophy group either from birth, later or in the elderly Caused by exposure to chemicals, pesticides or infection with certain types of viruses, diseases that have abnormalities in the bone marrow, such as leukemia.
◉ Other causes of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow, such as the effects of certain drugs and viral infections.
2.) Platelets are destroyed or use more platelets than usual, including:
◉ Platelets are destroyed by immunity when the body is infected with a virus. or get vaccinated
◉ Immune disorders
◉ Platelets are used to stop bleeding from severe bleeding or when the body has a serious infection.
◉ Some vascular tumors with a bruised red lump as well
Therefore, people are asked not to trust such information. and ask for cooperation not to send or share such information on various social media channels You can follow the news of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Ministry of Health at the website https://www.dtam.moph.go.th/index.php/th/ or call 0-2591-7007
The conclusion of this story is: There is no information about drinking pineapple and basil juice. There is no information on the efficacy and safety of its use to treat these conditions.