Measles

Measles is primarily a respiratory infection caused by a highly contagious virus. Signs and symptoms of measles usually starts out like the common cold, with a cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever and a red, blotchy skin rash. The infection leads to the emergence of rashes, which first appear on the cheeks and then spread over to the trunks, palms and soles. Initially pink in color, the rashes grow darker as time passes. Measles may also be accompanied with fever, diarrhea and watering of the eyes.

Usually, the progression of measles is fairly predictable. After two to three days of fever, a whole-body rash breaks out, the cough worsens and the fever pushes higher, into the 103° to 104° range. The fine red spots on the body may join together to form larger splotches. But the rash, which lasts from five to eight days, is not itchy.

Remedies for Measles

1. The juice of lemon also makes an effective thirst-quenching drink in measles. About 15 to 25 ml of lemon juice, diluted with water, should be take for this purpose.
2. Turmeric is beneficial in the treatment of measles. Raw roots of turmeric should be dried in the sun and ground to a fine powder. Half a teaspoon of this powder, mixed with a few drops of honey and the juice of a few bitter gourd leaves, should be given to patients suffering from measles.
3. Mix ½ tsp each of licorice and honey and consume on a daily basis. This is beneficial for a person suffering from measles.
4. Having fresh orange juice, when struck with measles, is a good way to stay healthy, overcome intense toxaemia, intense hunger and thirst. Intake about two glasses of the juice per day.
5. The seeds of eggplant are said to be good for treating measles. Take 1/2 to 1 gm of these seeds daily for at least three days. This will develop the immunity against the measles attack.
6. Barley water is another good natural remedy for measles. Take this water twice or thrice a day to ease cough.