Mumps-"Karnamulaka Jwara"-is an infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the salivary and parotid glands, frequently occurring in an epidemic form in winter or spring, which affects mostly children.
If it happens in later life, it usually leads to other complications such as orchitis(swelling of the testicles) leading to atrophy of the testicles and then to sterility among the males.
If it happens in later life, it usually leads to other complications such as orchitis(swelling of the testicles) leading to atrophy of the testicles and then to sterility among the males.
Symptoms of Mumps
The first signs are fatigue, slight feverishness, and sore throat which may precede swelling.The parotid gland, situated in front of and below the ear is first affected. The temperatures up to 104 degrees F follows and inflammation spreads to glands below the jaw.After four or five days, both the swelling and the temperature subside.If the disease attacks adults there may be swelling of the testicles in males and the ovaries and the breasts among the females.
Ayurvedic remedy for mumps
The following Ayurvedic prescription is very useful.
Mrigshringa Bhasma 120 gm
Sanjivani 120 mg
To be taken with warm water or juice of ginger four times a day.
Along with the above, Ashwakanchuki(120 to 240 mg) may be given at night with luke-warm water.
The affected part may be covered with a poultice consisting of Nalukakepa of Danshangalepa and ghee.It must be covered with a cotton or woolen cloth to keep it warm.
Soft, woolen liquid foods the patient can take since the inflammation of the glands under the jaw makes swelling of any solid substances painful.
The patient should avoid taking hot and robust food and should not expose himself to cold wind and rain.He should also woolen scarf around his neck and head to keep them warm for an early recovery.
Home remedies for mumps
In this beautiful world, nature gave us so many natural resources for most of our health issues.Let us look into the natural resources for mumps. In the case of mumps, we have so many home remedies that are safe and give quick relief from pain without side effects.
Chebulic Myroblan:
Chebulic Myroblan (Ink fruit) is a very efficient home remedy for mumps. Make a thick paste by mixing the herb powder with water. Apply this paste over the swelling to get instant relief. The anti-inflammatory and anti- biotic properties in the Chebulic Myroblan useful in relieving the pain.Indian Aloe:
Indian Aloe is a popular home remedy for mumps. The antibiotic properties of it made this herb a practiced medicine for any inflamed, painful part of the body. Take few Aloe leaves and peel one side of it and sprinkle little turmeric. Bandage this over the swelling part.
Ginger:
Ginger is an effective home remedy for mumps. Ginger has an excellent anti –inflammatory and antiviral properties.It is also useful in relieving the pain. Make a paste of ginger by grinding it. Dry the paste and powder it. Apply this paste on the affected parts to get instant relief from inflammation.
Asparagus:
Seeds of asparagus are an excellent home remedy for mumps. The seeds combined with an equal quantity of fenugreek seeds and ground together to a paste.Apply this over the swelling.
Black Pepper:
The pepper is also an efficient remedy for mumps. The pepper is powdered and mixed in water to make a paste. This adhesive must be applied to the affected parts, and this will give best results in a shor time.
Margosa Leaves: The margosa leaves are a very useful home remedy for mumps. The leaves mixed with turmeric made into a paste, and this paste is applied on the swollen or infected parts.
Fenugreek Seeds: Fenugreek seeds are an excellent natural remedy for mumps. It has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has other benefits that make it an efficient home remedy for many viral infections including mumps.
Dry the fenugreek seeds and powder it.Make it into a paste and apply it to the affected part for relief from pain. This powder can be mixed in water and be taken several times to get better results.
Carrot juice and pineapple juice:
Carrot, grape and pineapple mix and juice it. This makes useful in the treatment of mumps. A liberal intake of carrot and pineapple juice is a very effective home remedy for mumps.
These are the few home remedies that are useful in the treatment of mumps.
