In a perfect world, measles would be a thing of the past. Extinct, thanks to universal vaccination. But this is real world and measles is still alive and kicking. Well, if you are looking for home remedies for measles, then you should consider reading this post.
Measles or Rubella is a viral disease caused by the paramyxovirus. It is quite common in small children and is highly contagious. Children who aren’t vaccinated, or children with weak immunity are most susceptible to measles. Measles spreads through physical contact, cough, sneezes and contact with nasal secretions of an infected person.
The symptoms of Measles include high fever, body ache, runny eyes, appetite loss, runny nose and a characteristic rash all over the body. The red sores are terribly itchy. There is no known cure for measles. Medical professionals can only treat the symptoms of measles (1). So, all children are expected to be vaccinated against it by the MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps and Rubella). Parents are always advised to get their children vaccinated in time against the disease.
While most of us go on medication to treat measles, there are also a few home remedies that one can try and undertake to ensure good health and speedy recovery. Visit your doctor regularly for check up and monitor your recovery. It is always advisable to monitor one’s health, condition of the body vitals and body response towards recovery measures.
Try these home remedies at home to treat measles or to offer relief from the outbreak.
We are always told to have fresh fruit juices and fruits as fruits are loaded with anti-oxidants. They add taste to the mouth. Juice supplements the body with vital minerals, vitamins, nutrients and roughage. At the same time, fruit juice also hydrate the body from within. Have pineapple, orange, tangerine and lemon juice as much as you can. Stay in an airy and ventilated room to avoid any kind of itching.
Eyes are highly sensitive and measles tend to affect them as well. Due to increased sensitivity during measles one might feel that the bright light hurts the eye. It is, therefore, advisable to stay in low light or keep the person suffering from measles, in a dim lit room to avoiding straining the weakened eye muscles and tissues.
The good old mother’s summer drink helps restore the balance of the electrolytes in the body and at the same time ensures that the vitals are not plummeting. Apart from that the two also take care of stomach trouble or digestion problems.
The good old Indian herb that has been a part of cooking culture is not merely a coloring agent. It also comes loaded with many benefits for the health. Turmeric or haldi as we commonly refer to it as can also be used to treat measles. To turmeric powder, add a little honey and add a little bit of bitter gourd juice. Mix the 3 well and give it to the patient. Though the taste might be a little off beat and bitter, but it is one of the best home remedies for measles. While turmeric has healing powers due to its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, honey is a antioxidant and bitter gourd is a blood purifier. These 3 can help restore good health and build a stronger immune system in the body to fight the outbreak of measles (2).
The root of liquorice is also another home remedy for measles, which is primarily used to cure cough that happens as a result of contracting measles. One can procure the powder of liquorice root from the market and mix it with honey and take it regularly to cure cold and cough, which are caused as a result of measles (3).
Soak a few almonds overnight and peel them in the morning. Extract the juice of few almonds and mix it with barley water. This will help cure the cough and at the same time almonds will help keep the eyesight strong. It is advisable to have almonds, soaked overnight for keeping the eyesight healthy as the enzymes are all fully activated once they have been soaked.
As measles is generally accompanied by fever and it is important to tackle the increasing body temperature as well. One can use external applications to bring the fever down. One of the few remedies is to hold in place a cut onion, crushed garlic or olive oil to the sole of the foot with the help of medical tape.
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