MEASLES

Ayurvedic Treatment for Measles

Alternative Name: Rubeola
Antibiotics are not used to treat measles (Rubeola). However, complications from the illness such as pneumonia or an ear infection, may need antibiotic treatment.

Ayurvedic Medicine I

Ingredients

• 125 mg of Shringa Bhasma.
• 125 mg of Swarn Amakhshik Bhasma.
• 120 mg of Kasturi Bhairava.
• 250 mg of Saubhagyavati.

Directions

Mix all the above ingredients properly. Now you can take this dose and repeat it after an interval of 4 hours.

Some Tips for the Period when you are Suffering from Measles

• When you are suffering from rubeola, you must avoid going outside, as you may spread the infection to person's who are not properly immunized. The infection can be spread to others from 5 days before the rash breaks out to 4 days after the rash disappears.

• When the measles is suspected, patient should wear warm garments.

• Keep the Lights Low - With measles, the eyes generally become very irritated and sensitive to light. Keep the lights dim in your child's room, or give him sunglasses to wear