CHICKEN POX( LAGHU MASURIKA)

Chicken Pox is known as Laghu Masurika. It is a highly contagious disease and mostly attacks children between the age group of one to ten years and some times affect adults.

SYMPTOMS OF CHICKEN POX:-

The rash may first appear on the face, chest, and back then spreading to the rest of the body, which includes inside the mouth, eyelids, or genital area. Usually all the blisters get converted to scabs about in one week.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF CHICKEN POX:-

Stay away from school or work
Avoid contact with people at risk
Clean and wash regularly
Check before travelling on a plane

HOME REMEDIES FOR CHICKEN POX-

HONEY

Honey will provide relief from itchiness and help heal the blisters caused by chickenpox.
1. Get a good quality, pure honey and coat the affected area with it.
2. Repeat the process two to three times a day until the scars are gone.

CARROTS AND CORIANDAR

1. Cut up 100 grams of carrots to get about a cup of chopped carrots and chop 60 grams or one and one- half cup of fresh coriander leaves and boil them in about two and one-quarter cup of water until half the amount of water evaporates.
2. Drink the soup once a day for about a month. You can also eat the boiled carrots and coriander leaves for added strength.

BAKING SODA

Baking soda can help control the itchiness and irritation from chickenpox.
1. Stir one-half tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Use a soft washcloth to put the solution on the affected parts of the body and allow it to dry.
2. Another option is to mix one-half or one cup of baking soda in your bath water and soak in it.