Measles
Measles is considered a highly contagious disease especially prevalent among children. It is caused by the measles virus called the paramyxovirus, and it could be potentially life-threatening if there are lung and brain complications. You can acquire the virus through contact with an infected person’s fluids from nose or throat. Immunization can easily prevent a child or adult from getting infected. However, with the rise of non-immunized children, measles can easily be transferred from one kid to another. There are obvious signs and symptoms, which come in two stages.
Measles vaccination
First stage includes the presence of a runny nose, cough and slight fever. The second stage manifests high fevers with the presence of blotchy rashes. The rashes usually start on the face and spread all over the body including the chest and back, upper and lower extremities. The disease has no specific treatment, but medications are often prescribed to relieve the associated symptoms. Additionally, herbal remedies have been known to provide faster healing rates just like any synthetic drugs would give. Still, immunization to measles is still the best prevention.
Herb, Description, Treatment & Procedures
Aloe Vera
(Aloe barbadensis miller liquid) Aloe vera, or sabila in the Philippines, is a medicinal plant with many benefits. It contains vitamins and amino acids that help regenerate the skin. Aloe vera extracts are often diluted in water for the treatment of measles. Also, the gel can be applied directly to the rashes.
Virgin Coconut Oil
(Cocos nucifera) Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is similar to regular coconut oil since it is rich in lauric acid, an essential fatty acid that is believed to fight viral, bacterial and parasitic pathogens. But VCO is unlike regular coconut oil because of its processing difference. VCO reportedly does not raise bad cholesterol levels, unlike regular coconut oil. Thus, VCO brings more medicinal benefits for the cure of many common illnesses. The benefits include boosting the body’s immune system, regulating blood sugar, lowering viral load of AIDS patients, helping hepatitis C and herpes patients, maintaining healthy thyroid functions, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and, lastly, healing and nourishing the skin, hair and scalp. For the treatment of healed measles, drink VCO in its pure form. The essential oil is known to boost the immune system and rid the virus on a faster period.
Eggplant
(Solanum melongena) The eggplant is a popular vegetable also known as aubergine in Europe. Eggplants have always been used as food, but a few people know that it is also a treatment for measles. For the relief of measles symptoms, take ½-1 gram of eggplant seeds for at least three days. It is said that ingestion of these seeds boosts the immune system and fight off the viral infection.
Links for Further Measles Herbal Study
Philippine Herbs
1. Philippine Herbal Medicine
2. Philippine Herbal Medicine
3. Stuart Exchange
International Herbs
1. Ayurvedic Cure
