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mium, and zinc; boosts immune function, helps body deal with stress.
Quercetin plus other bioflavonoidsanti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, works with vitamin C to boost immune function.
Beta-caroteneused by the body to produce vitamin A, heals mucus membranes, important for immune function.
Zinc picolinatea well-absorbed form of zinc; zinc is essential for proper immune function; therapeutic dose 15 to 20 milligrams twice daily for up to one week. Normal zinc intake should be 15 milligrams per day.
Rubella (German Measles)
Aromatherapy
Rubella Away Sprayadd 10 drops tea tree to 1 pint water and use as an antiviral air spray.
Rubella Wash Solutioncombine 15 drops chamomile Roman, 15 drops lavender, and 5 drops tea tree. Add 4 drops of this blend to a pint of warm water and use to sponge down the child once a day.
Homeopathy
Ferrum phosphoricum
administer during the first 24 hours if there is fever.
Natrum muriaticum
if the rash is accompanied by oral canker sores, swollen glands, and sore throat.
Phytolaccaif the rash is accompanied by eye pain, swollen glands, and a sore throat, and is relieved by cold drinks.
Pulsatillaif the rash is accompanied by a stuffy nose with mucus discharge, and the child is clingy and weepy.
Herbal Medicine
Echinacea and goldenseal combinationechinacea is antiviral; goldenseal is antibacterial and soothes mucus membranes. Both herbs stimulate immune function.
Garlicantibacterial and antiviral.

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