Home Remedies For Chickenpox
Chicken pox is an infection caused by virus. The early symptoms in adults are loss of appetite, aching muscles and headache, fever. It starts with a skin rash in the body and the head and also ulcers in the oral cavity and the tonsil areas. It can be very itchy and the broken vesicles can sting accompanied by fever and headache.
Ginger:
You can add ginger powder to your warm water bath. This will reduce itching. Also for intake you can crush the ginger, boil it in water then strain it and have the same. Ginger has got anti inflammatory properties which can alleviate inflammation.
Marigold Flower And Hazel leaves:
In a cup of water add one tablespoon of marigold flower and hazel leaves and soak it overnight. Grind it to make a paste and apply on the rashes.
Green Tea:
Prepare an herbal tea of Chamomile, Holy basil and lemon balm and have it regularly. The anti inflammatory properties of the three will give relief from inflammation and itching.
Green Peas:
Boil the green peas in water and strain it .Use this water to clean the rashes. The nutrients in peas have anti inflammatory properties which will give relief from irritation and itching. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants which help the body develop resistance against infections. All these properties make it beneficial for treating chickenpox.
Sandalwood Oil:
It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants which help the body develop resistance against infections. All these properties make it beneficial for treating chickenpox. Application of sandalwood oil regularly will not only treat rashes but also prevent the scars from blemishing.
Neem:
You can add neem to your warm water bath. The astringent and anti inflammatory properties of neem will give relief from itching. The antiviral properties will stop the virus from multiplying.
Blend some oats in the blender and turn it into powder. Then start running hot water into the tub, to it add oats and swirl around. Then add cold water to get the right temperature for bath.
Carrot Coriander Soup:
This soup is beneficial in treating chicken pox. Cut them into pieces, boil them in water. Then strain and allow it to cool. Drink this soup once in a day for a month.
Raw Honey:
Regular application of raw honey to the rashes proves beneficial in chicken pox. The anti inflammatory properties give relief from itching. Antiviral properties stop the virus from multiplying.
