Mumps-Karnamulaka Jwara-is an infectious disease characterised by inflammation of the salivary and parotid glands, frequently occurring in an epidemic form in winter or spring, which affects mostly children.
If it occurs in later life, it usually leads to other complications such as orchitis(swelling of the testicles) leading to atrophy of the testicles and later to sterility among the males.The first signs are fatigue, slight feverishness, and sore throat that 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 heat subside.If the disease attacks adults, there may be swelling of the testicles in males and the ovaries and the breasts among the females.
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 woollen cloth to keep it warm.
Soft, liquid foods the patient can take since the inflammation of the glands under the law makes swelling of any solid substances painful.
The patient should avoid taking hot and hearty food and should not expose himself to cold wind and rain.He should also keep a woollen scarf around his neck and head to keep them warm for an early recovery.
If it occurs in later life, it usually leads to other complications such as orchitis(swelling of the testicles) leading to atrophy of the testicles and later to sterility among the males.The first signs are fatigue, slight feverishness, and sore throat that 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 heat subside.If the disease attacks adults, there may be swelling of the testicles in males and the ovaries and the breasts among the females.
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 woollen cloth to keep it warm.
Soft, liquid foods the patient can take since the inflammation of the glands under the law makes swelling of any solid substances painful.
The patient should avoid taking hot and hearty food and should not expose himself to cold wind and rain.He should also keep a woollen scarf around his neck and head to keep them warm for an early recovery.
