Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It spreads through the air or by touching someone who has it. It mostly affects children under 10 years old but can also occur in adults. Chickenpox causes itchy blisters all over the body. The best way to prevent it is by getting the chickenpox vaccine, which is given twice: once between 10 and 15 months old, and once between 4 and 6 years old. Even vaccinated children might get a mild form of chickenpox.
In Ayurveda, chickenpox is called laghu masurika and is believed to be caused by an imbalance in the body’s three doshas. Treatments include Panchakarma therapy, such as vamana (induced vomiting), and applying herbal pastes to the skin. Herbs like neem, mulethi, guduchi, turmeric, and Indian madder are used to purify the blood and clear the infection. Keeping the sick person isolated, maintaining cleanliness, and using sterile items help with recovery and prevent the spread of chickenpox.
What is Chickenpox?
Chickenpox is an infection that causes an itchy skin rash with blisters. It is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. Chickenpox spreads easily from person to person. However, it is less common now because there is a vaccine that protects against it. Children are more likely to get chickenpox, but adults can get it too.
Before the chickenpox vaccine became available in 1995, almost everyone got chickenpox when they were young. Since the late 1990s, the number of chickenpox cases has dropped by nearly 90%. Today, most children get the chickenpox vaccine as part of their regular shots.
Once you’ve had chickenpox, you can’t get it again from someone else. If you haven’t been vaccinated, you can get chickenpox at any age. Adults who get chickenpox can become very sick, so it’s better to get it as a child or avoid it by getting the vaccine.
Chickenpox has three stages:
1. Stage 1: Red and bumpy rash that lasts a few days.
2. Stage 2: Blisters filled with fluid that break open after one to two days.
3. Stage 3: Blisters form scabs, which also lasts a few days.
Ayurvedic View of Chickenpox
What is Chickenpox in Ayurveda?
• Chickenpox is called “laghu masurika” or “masurika.”
• The name comes from “masoor” (red lentils) due to the red boils on the body.
Causes:
• Eating too much salty, bitter, or sour food.
• Combining incompatible foods (like fish with milk).
• Eating contaminated peas or leafy greens.
• Overeating.
Symptoms Before Rash Appears:
• Fever
• Itching
• Loss of interest
• Swelling
• Confusion
• Red eyes
• Body pain
• Skin discoloration
Symptoms When Rash Appears:
• After 3 to 7 days, red and yellow blisters appear.
• Blisters release pus and become dry and scaly.
• Thirst, loss of interest, burning sensation, and pain.
Types of Chickenpox: Based on the affected dosha (body energy):
1. Vataja: Caused by vitiated vata.
2. Pittaja: Caused by vitiated pitta.
3. Sannipataja: Caused by all three doshas.
4. Kaphaja: Caused by vitiated kapha.
5. Raktaja: Caused by vitiated rakta dhatu.
Types of Blisters and Symptoms:
- On Muscles/Skin: Greasy, pus-forming, itchy, and painful.
- On Reproductive Organs: Small, ripe, waxy, and painful.
- On Bones: Cutting pain in bones and vital organs.
- On Fatty Tissues: Large, round, soft, and slightly elevated.
Consequences:
- Damage to organs.
- Ugly appearance.
Treatment:
• Ayurveda offers both prevention and treatment options for chickenpox.
Symptoms of Chickenpox
Even though the rash has these stages, you can have all types of bumps at the same time. Some bumps may be forming while others are breaking open. The whole rash can last up to about 10 days.
Chickenpox symptoms are easy to spot. Doctors can often tell just by looking at your child’s skin. The symptoms usually appear in this order:
1. Low fever.
2. Feeling tired.
3. Headache.
4. Stomachache with no appetite.
5. Itchy skin rash with many small blisters.
6. Blisters filled with milky liquid.
7. Scabs after the blisters break.
8. Blotchy skin.
9. Crusty spots that eventually fade away.
Children who get the chickenpox vaccine are usually protected, but not always. If they do get chickenpox, it is usually very mild.
Causes of Chickenpox
A virus causes chickenpox. It spreads from person to person through bodily fluids (like coughing or sneezing) or by touching the rash of an infected person.
How Chickenpox Spreads?
Children can catch chickenpox at any age. After being exposed, they might not feel sick for 1 to 3 weeks. They can spread the virus from 1 to 2 days before any symptoms show until all the blisters have scabbed over.
Chickenpox spreads through:
- Touching someone with chickenpox
- Breathing in air from an infected person who sneezes or coughs
- Contact with fluids from an infected person’s eyes, nose, or mouth
Prevention of Chickenpox
For children under 13:
- They should get the first dose of the chickenpox vaccine between 12 and 15 months old.
- They should get the second dose between 4 and 6 years old.
- Most children get this vaccine combined with vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMRV), but it can also be given alone.
For adults who haven’t had chickenpox:
• If you are 13 or older and haven’t had the vaccine, you should get two doses, at least 28 days apart.
The chickenpox vaccine is over 90% effective. Since 1995, it has prevented at least 91 million cases of chickenpox.
Ayurvedic Medicine for Chickenpox
Chickenpox, also called varicella, is a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. It spreads easily and usually goes away on its own. It mostly affects children. The virus takes 14-16 days before showing symptoms like a rash. It spreads through direct contact or droplets from coughing and sneezing.
Haridra
Haridra, also known as turmeric, has strong antibacterial and antibiotic properties. It’s great for treating various skin issues, such as psoriasis and chickenpox. Turmeric acts as a natural healer for bruises and wounds. It also supports digestion, boosts metabolism, and helps reduce inflammation. Additionally, turmeric can help with conditions like chronic hepatitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, swelling, and urinary diseases. When taken orally, it can reduce itching, combat bacteria, and lessen inflammation in people with chickenpox. You can take haridra with milk or follow your doctor’s advice.
Yashtimadhu
Yashtimadhu is a bittersweet herb that benefits the nervous, digestive, excretory, and respiratory systems. It is useful for treating vata disorders, colds, inflammation, ulcers, sore throat, and pain. This herb has natural healing properties and purifies the blood, making it effective for chickenpox. Yashtimadhu can be consumed as a decoction, powder with ghee (clarified butter), milk decoction, or according to your doctor’s instructions.
Guduchi
Guduchi is a bitter herb that supports the circulatory and digestive systems. It boosts immunity in all three doshas, enhancing overall health in those with chickenpox. Guduchi also purifies the blood and is helpful for treating piles, dysentery, fevers, indigestion, pitta conditions, and gout. You can take guduchi in the form of a powder, extract, or as per your physician’s guidance.
Manjishtha
Manjishtha is a pungent herb that benefits the circulatory system. It is considered the best herb for blood purification. Manjishtha improves blood flow, controls bleeding, and helps heal broken bones. It cleanses body organs and helps treat conditions like hepatitis, chickenpox, diarrhea, paralysis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and menstrual disorders. You can take manjishtha in the form of a powder with ghee, decoction, paste, or follow your doctor’s advice.
Nimba
Nimba, also known as neem, is a bitter and astringent herb that benefits the urinary, digestive, and circulatory systems. It has antiviral and disinfectant properties, making it effective for treating chickenpox and other health issues. Neem detoxifies, purifies the blood, and acts as a stimulant. It helps heal ulcers, nausea, and joint inflammation. For chickenpox, nimba is used as a blood purifier and can also be added to bath solutions. You can take nimba in the form of a powder, decoction, medicated ghee, infusion, oil, or as per your physician’s direction.
Neem:
Neem extract is made from the neem plant and helps with skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, and ringworm. It has many medicinal properties, such as fighting inflammation and bacteria.
Nirgundi Oil:
Nirgundi oil contains mainly the herb Vitex negundo, which helps with various skin issues. It also has other herbs like Manjistha, Kalihari, and Haridra. This oil heals wounds faster, reduces pain, and treats skin problems like inflammation and lesions.
Tea Tree-Aloe Vera:
This tea tree oil and aloe vera, which keep the skin healthy and moisturized. It prevents skin infections and helps treat them. Using this soap regularly prevents dry skin and clears up skin infections.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Chickenpox
Chicken pox, also known as varicella, is a contagious illness mostly affecting children but can also affect adults. It’s caused by a virus called Varicella Zoster, which is part of the herpes family.
The rash it causes can look different from one child to another. It typically includes red, itchy spots all over the body, along with fever, feeling unwell, and blistering on the skin.
In most cases, chickenpox is not too serious, especially in kids. But sometimes, it can get severe, with blisters spreading to sensitive areas like the nose, mouth, eyes, and even private parts.
Usually, chickenpox lasts around a week to ten days in children, but it may take longer in adults. It can be more dangerous in grown-ups, and if a pregnant woman gets it, it can be risky for the baby too, with about 7% of newborns affected if the mother catches chickenpox during pregnancy. Here are some ayurvedic treatment for chickenpox.
Vamana (Therapeutic Vomiting)
- Purpose: Removes toxins and excess doshas (especially pitta and kapha) by inducing vomiting.
- Preparation: Involves oleation (oil therapy) and sudation (sweating therapy) beforehand.
- Uses: Besides chickenpox, treats peptic ulcers, rhinitis, anorexia, and respiratory issues.
- Herbs Used: Includes vasa (Malabar nut), yashtimadhu, nimba, and patola (pointed gourd).
Lepas (Medicinal Plasters)
- Purpose: Relieves inflammatory swelling.
- Application: Applied against hair growth direction and removed when dry.
- Preparation: Made by mixing herbs with water or another medium to form a paste.
Types:
- Pralepa: Thin, cold pastes to balance pitta.
- Alepa: Medium consistency for ulcer treatment.
- Pradhena: Thick or thin pastes to balance kapha and vata.
- Herbs Used: Manahshiladi lepa, karanjbijadi lepa, eladi lepa, and karviradi lepa.
Body Lotion
- Ingredients: Brahmi (water hyssop), gul heena (mignonette tree), and neem.
- Application: Gently massaged over the body.
- Benefits: Brahmi and gul heena cool, moisturize, and reduce itching. Neem purifies the blood.
Home Remedies for Chickenpox
Chickenpox, also called Varicella, is a sickness caused by a virus called varicella-zoster. People who haven’t had it or been vaccinated can catch it easily. It spreads fast but usually isn’t very serious, except for babies, grown-ups, and folks with weak immune systems.
Kids from 5 to 10 years old are most likely to get chickenpox. It shows up as itchy red spots on the skin, usually starting on the chest, back, and face before spreading to the rest of the body, making about 250 to 500 itchy blisters.
In Ayurveda, chickenpox is called “Laghu Masurika” Here are some simple ways to feel better if you have chickenpox:
Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is a soothing remedy for chickenpox. Simply slice an aloe vera leaf, scoop out the gel, and apply it to the affected areas. Reapply 2-3 times a day. Aloe vera gel moisturizes the skin, reduces inflammation, and relieves itching, making it safe for both adults and infants with chickenpox.
1. Baking Soda Bath: Adding baking soda to a warm bath can provide relief from chickenpox symptoms. Soak in the bath for 10-12 minutes daily. Baking soda soothes itchy rashes and aids faster recovery due to its antimicrobial properties.
2. Oatmeal Bath: Grinding oatmeal and soaking it in bathwater creates a soothing oatmeal bath. Bathe in this mixture once a day to cleanse and soothe infected skin. Oatmeal acts as a moisturizer and relieves itching, reducing inflammation of the rashes.
3. Vinegar Bath: Vinegar baths offer instant relief from itching and aid in healing chickenpox rashes. Add vinegar to warm bath water and soak for 15 minutes every other day. Vinegar’s antimicrobial properties reduce scarring and soothe inflamed skin.
4. Salt Bath: A salt bath with sea salt or Dead Sea salt can help fight germs and reduce inflammation. Soak in this bath for 10-15 minutes daily. The antimicrobial properties of sea salt provide relief from itching and promote healing.
5. Calamine Lotion: Calamine lotion mixed with lavender oil can provide relief from severe itching caused by chickenpox. Apply the mixture on the rashes 2-3 times a day. Calamine lotion soothes inflamed skin and reduces itching.
6. Essential Oils: Essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, or sandalwood, mixed with coconut oil, can soothe chickenpox rashes. Apply the blend on the affected areas 2-3 times a day. Essential oils have antimicrobial properties and help relieve itching.
7. Neem Juice: Neem, with its antiviral and antibacterial properties, offers relief from itching and accelerates the healing process. Apply neem leaf paste on the rashes or take a neem leaf bath twice a day.
8. Lime Juice: Lime juice, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, speeds up the healing process of chickenpox scars and rashes. Dilute lime juice and apply it to the rashes twice a day.
9. Boiled Guava Leaves Tea: Boiled guava leaves tea, rich in vitamin C and antimicrobial properties, prevents scarring and aids in recovery from chickenpox. Drink 2-3 cups a day for best results.
10. Herbal Teas: Herbal teas like chamomile, basil, or lemon balm boost immunity and aid quick recovery from chickenpox. Drink 2-3 cups a day for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
11. Marigold Flowers and Witch Hazel Leaves: Marigold flowers moisturize the skin, while witch hazel has antiseptic properties, helping to soothe itchy skin and kill infection-causing viruses.
12. Honey: Honey, a natural humectant, reduces itching and scarring caused by chickenpox. Apply honey to the affected areas twice a day for relief.
13. Ginger Bath: Ginger, with its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, reduces inflammation and itching caused by chickenpox. Add ginger powder to bath water and soak daily for best results.
14. Green Peas Paste: Green peas paste, when applied generously on rashes, soothes the skin and promotes healing. Apply the paste once a day and take a lukewarm bath afterward.
15. Don’t Scratch: It can make things worse and slow down healing. It can also leave scars and increase the chance of getting another infection.
16. Wear Gloves: If you can’t stop scratching, wearing gloves might help, especially at night. Keeping nails short can also prevent scratching.
17. Cool Compresses: Putting a cold, wet cloth on itchy areas can help. Leave it there for a while to feel better and resist scratching.
18. Cool Baths: Taking baths in cool water can soothe itching. You can add things like baking soda or oatmeal to make it even more helpful.
19. Calamine Lotion: This can reduce itching, but be careful not to get it in your eyes.
20. Eat Soft Foods: Chickenpox sores in the mouth can make eating hard. Stick to foods that aren’t too hot, easy to eat, and won’t hurt your mouth.
21. Antihistamines: These can help with itching if other treatments don’t work. But ask your doctor first, especially for children.
22. Pain Reliever: Acetaminophen (like Tylenol) can help with fever and pain. But don’t take aspirin or other NSAIDs without talking to your doctor first, as it can be dangerous.
Ayurvedic medicine offers a range of natural remedies to alleviate the discomfort and aid in the recovery process of chickenpox. These remedies, deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, provide relief from symptoms such as itching, inflammation, and scarring while promoting overall healing.
Through the application of herbal pastes, soothing baths, and topical treatments, Ayurvedic remedies target the underlying causes of chickenpox, addressing both the physical symptoms and the body’s internal balance. Ingredients like neem, turmeric, and basil possess potent antiviral and antibacterial properties, effectively combating the viral infection while supporting the body’s immune response.
Moreover, Ayurvedic practices emphasize holistic well-being, focusing not only on the eradication of symptoms but also on restoring harmony within the body. This approach aligns with the principles of Ayurveda, which prioritize the balance of mind, body, and spirit for optimal health.
In conclusion, Ayurvedic medicine offers a comprehensive approach to managing chickenpox, incorporating time-tested remedies that not only alleviate symptoms but also promote overall healing and well-being. By harnessing the power of nature and ancient wisdom, Ayurvedic treatments provide a gentle yet effective alternative for those seeking relief from this common viral infection.
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