CATARRHAL FEVER:

Cause : Catarrhal Fever is usually due to exposure and cold; it may also be caused by an over indulgence in curds and acid foods.

Symptoms: watery discharge from eyes and, nose, body aches, shooting pains, throbbing head, moist eyes, yawning, heavy head, vomiting tendency, constipation, sneezing, heavineess in eyes, broken voice, cough, chest pain, etc. 

Treatment: Makaradhwaja (1.875 grains by weight) should be taken with juice of tulsi leaves, ginger extract, and rocksalt twice daily for twelve days. When there is cold with heavy head, burning nose, wheezing, and continuous sneezing, Chandramrita Ras or Kafachintamani should be given with palm sugar candy. Best results are obtained by licking these two medicines. If the fever is more serious than the cold, Makaradhwaja is to be taken in the morning, Chandramrita or Kafachintamani in the noon, and Sarbajwara Bati in the evening. If the fever is continuous and cough and mucus do not clear up, Chandramrita Ras is to be taken twice daily, morning and night. If headache or body pain accompany the fever, Mahalaxmibilas or Naradiya Mahalaxmibilas, according to the situation, will be found effective. If there is constipation, use Kosthasuddhi Bati.

Diet: Puffed rice, sago, barley, etc. are preferred. The body must be always covered and protected from exposure. Mustard oil on the chest is excellent. Fasting often proves helpful. For children having cold, cough, or catarrhal fever Makaradhwaja with the juice of tulsi leaves, ginger extract, and honey is a truly wonderful remedy.