Old folk remedies for measles

This disease is one of the most contagious diseases that occur in children. Measles is also referred to as romantika. It is due to virus and is an acute and infectious disease that afflicts mostly children. It spreads very quickly. Any child who is not immune to it can develop measles. Once there is a attack in children, they become immune to it for life. Measles is contagious quite similar to chickenpox. One can get infected through a person who is suffering from it either through sneezing or cough. Most children have measles before they are 15 years old.

Old folk remedies for measles or folk medicine for measles
Some of the Old folk remedies for measles or folk medicine for measles includes:

1. Margosa tree leaves, Holy Basil, lemon and turmeric could be taken externally on rashes.
2. Mixture of 2 gms of turmeric powder with 20 ml of holy basil leaves if taken twice a day helps and is a good home remedy for Measles.
3. Fresh Margosa tree leaves pounded with sandalwood and turmeric could be used as paste on rashes.
4. For severe cough Holy Basil leaves with honey could be given for fast relief.
5. If problem is severe a doctor should be contacted immediately.
6. One can give liquorice root that has been powdered mixed with honey.
7. Sponge bath helps.
8. Equal amounts of turmeric and tamarind seeds to be given in a dosage of 350mg thrice in day.
9. Valerian Root and Garlic can also be very helpful in combating measles.
10. Yarrow and Lobelia help in the healing process. One can have a mixture of lobelia yarrow on daily basis.
11. One can have barley water 2 to 3 times in day.
12. Have about 15ml to 25 ml of lemon juice which needs to be diluted.
13. Have lukewarm water baths.
14. Have about 1/2 gram or 1 gram of eggplant seeds on daily basis for about 3 days.
15. Go in for balanced diet.

Causes of Measles
Causes of Measles include a air borne virus which spreads through sneezing and coughing. Here disease could be spread within a day the patient is infected with it. The patient remains infectious for about a week from the day they get infection.

• An infected person can spread the disease, like for example if he or she sneezes or coughs.
• Genus morbilivirus or paramyxovirus.
• Fluids consumed by infected persons.
• Even if you talk to an infected person.

Measles symptoms or Measles signs and symptoms
Measles symptoms or Measles signs and symptoms appear 7-14 days after the virus attacks the patient for the first time. This comes with a feeling of weakness followed by fever, sore eyes and running nose. This is soon followed by severe cough and a sore throat.

• Runny nose.
• Poor appetite.
• Sneezing.
• Cold and cough.
• Rash.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Inflammation of the our eyes.
• Red eyes.

Few days after these, Measles symptoms, round spots, a type of rash type thing appears on the either side of the face and neck and spreads throughout the body surface. Initially these spots are pink which turn darker with time.

Characteristics of the measles and its preventions
Characteristics of the measles and its preventions includes:

1. Special measures should be taken for cleanliness and ventilation of the room where infected child resides.
2. Initially liquid diet consisting of milk and fresh juice should be given.
3. Children with the infection should be isolated with other children.
4. Remember to vaccinate children in time.

Risks Factors of Measles

• Underlying immunodeficiency.
• Malnutrition.
• Pregnancy.
• Deficiency of Vitamin A.

Measles can be treated with the help of home remedies. They are easily available.