Can traditional remedies like onion salad or raw mango with salt and cumin prevent heat stroke? In case of a heat stroke, experts say that the body’s temperature rises rapidly, sweating fails to work, and the body is unable to cool down. When heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes, according to CDC.gov.in.As such, when we were suggested traditional remedies for heat stroke — like onion salad, or raw mango with salt and cumin — we wanted to understand if these truly work. Here’s what we found.Dr Santosh Pandey, acupuncturist and naturopath, Rejua Energy Center, Mumbai said that raw onions are a good source of potassium and sodium content. “It can contribute to the production of electrolytes in the body.

Source: Indian Express May 25, 2023 06:30 UTC