Common Causes of Chicken Pox
- Sudden seasonal shifts lowering agni (digestive fire)
- Weak immunity or ojas kṣaya (depleted vital strength)
- Close contact with infected persons
- Poor hygiene or overexposure to heat
- Indigestion and toxin buildup in rakta dhātu
Symptoms of Chicken Pox
- Itchy red rashes that turn into fluid-filled blisters
- Fever with body ache and weakness
- Burning sensation on the skin
- Loss of appetite and heaviness
- Irritability or restlessness in children
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Chicken Pox
- Cooling herbs like neem and gudūcī to pacify pitta
- Herbal decoctions to cleanse rakta dhātu
- Light, cooling diet—rice gruel, bitter greens, and dhānyaka (coriander)
- Dusting powders of sandalwood or yastimadhu for skin relief
- Isolation and rest to protect ojas and prevent spread