Mumps treatment using Chebulic Myroblan
Chebulic myroblan is one of the most effective remedies for mumps. A thick paste should be made from this herb by rubbing it in water. If applied over the swelling, it will provide relief.
Mumps treatment using Peepal Leaves
The leaves of the peepal tree are another effective home remedy for this disease. These leaves should be smeared with ghee and warmed over a fire. They should then be bandaged over the inflamed part for beneficial results.
Mumps treatment using Indian Aloe
The use of the herb Indian aloe is a wellknown remedy in the indigenous system of medicine for any inflamed and painful part of the body. A piece of a leaf of this herb should be peeled on one side, warmed and then sprinkled with a little turmeric (haldi) and the extract of Indian barbery (rasaut), and then bandaged over the swelling.
Mumps treatment using Asparagus
The seeds of asparagus are valuable in mumps. These seeds, combined with an equal proportion of fenugreek (methi) seeds, should be ground together to the consistency of a paste. This paste can be applied over the swellings.
Mumps treatment using Ginger
Dry ginger is considered beneficial in the treatment of mumps. It should be made into a paste and applied over the swollen parts. As the paste dries, the swelling will be reduced and the pain will also subside.
Mumps treatment using Margosa Leaves
The leaves of margosa are also useful in the treatment of mumps. The leaves of this tree, combined with turmeric (haldi) should be made into a paste and applied externally over the affected parts. This will bring good results.
Mumps diet
orange juice diluted with warm water
To begin with, the patient should be kept on a diet of orange juice diluted with warm water on a 50:50 basis, for a few days. If the orange juice does not suit the patient., the juices of other fruit such as lemon (mossambi), apple, pineapple, grapes; or vegetables like carrots should be given.
All-fruit diet
Then the patient can swallow food comfortably and the swelling has subsided, an all-fruit diet should be adopted for a day or two.
Well-balanced diet
Thereafter, he may be allowed to gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet of natural foods, with emphasis on fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
Other Mumps treatments
Warm-water enema
A warm-water enema should be used daily during the juice fast.
Hot and cold fomentations
Hot and cold fomentations should be applied every two hours during the day for about ten minutes, and should consist of two or three hot applications, followed by a cold one.
