Home Remedies for Chickenpox
Mix two marigold (genda) flowers with one teaspoon of hazel leaves. Soak this in a cup of water overnight. In the morning, grind it into a paste and apply it to the affected areas to relieve itching.
Crush neem leaves into a paste and apply to the rash. You can also add neem leaves to warm bathwater for a soothing soak.
Apply pure sandalwood (chandan) oil to the blisters to reduce inflammation and aid healing.
Applying honey (shahad) to the affected areas can help soothe the skin and speed up recovery.
Grind two cups of oatmeal into a fine powder. Soak it in two litres of water for 10-15 minutes, then place it in a cloth bag and submerge it in a tub of warm water until the water turns milky. Bathe in this water to ease itching.
Boil 100 grams of chopped carrots and 60 grams of coriander leaves in water. Strain, cool, and drink this soup once daily for about a month to boost immunity.
Boil a small piece of ginger (adrak) in water, strain, and drink the infusion for its soothing effects.
Dissolve half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Apply this solution to the skin to reduce itching once it dries.
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations During Chickenpox
During chickenpox, consume foods that are gentle on the digestive system and do not disrupt metabolic function.
Eat light, easy-to-digest foods such as broken wheat (daliya), green gram (moong dal), and rice (cooked in an open vessel).
Include raw amla or amla powder, turmeric (haldi), pomegranate, papaya, carrots, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and sponge gourd in the diet.
Keep the affected skin exposed when possible and apply antibacterial or antifungal talcum powder or powder made from the bark of the pipal or banyan tree to reduce itching and inflammation.
Take baths using water boiled with neem leaves.
Avoid sleeping during the day and staying up late at night.
Refrain from eating junk food, oily dishes, baked goods, and dairy products.
Isolate the infected person from others to prevent the spreading of the virus.
Ensure the infected individual’s personal items and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and kept separate.
Regularly check the blisters for signs of pus or secondary infection.
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