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tx
cutaneous system
varicella
botanicals

primary herbs

Aconitum napellus (toxic): initial stages: according to indications (Harper-Shove, p. 156)
Anemone pulsatilla (toxic): for nervous irritability during the disease (Felter,
p. 586)
Avena farina (oatmeal): tepid bath, soothes skin (NCNM Botanicals)
Echinacea spp.: see Felter and Lloyd, p. 675


complementary herbs

for topical application: mix equal parts: Avena sativa (oatmeal) + water or
baking soda + water. For each tbsp. of mixture add a quarter tsp. Mentha piperita essential oil; helps relieve itching, acts as an antiseptic (Anderson Geller)


footnotes