What is smallpox?
While once believed to be completely eradicated, smallpox is a viral disease that is unique to humans. In order for the disease to propagate, it must be passed on from one person to another, to another and so on. The infection is spread by inhalation of air droplets or aerosols.
What are the symptoms of smallpox?The incubation period is from 12 to 14 days from time of exposure until symptoms develop. After the incubation period, the person has a fever, severe aching and weakness. Severe abdominal pain and delirium sometimes occur. Two to three days later a papular rash (pimples) develops over the face. It then spreads to the extremities and turns into a vesicular rash (clear fluid filled blisters) and then turns to a pustular rash (yellowish pus filled) that are deeply imbedded in the skin. Eventually scabs form leaving deep pitting scars. The disease can lead to death.
Chicken pox is very similar looking and can be mistaken in the first 2 to 3 days of the rash. However, chicken pox lesions generally develop in crops over several days and are much more superficial. The rash of smallpox may not be as dense over the trunk of the body.
What is the smallpox vaccine?The Center for Disease Control states that routine vaccinations are only recommended for laboratory staff who may be exposed to the virus. The CDC states that the vaccination poses risks and complications. There is not a lot of vaccine stock as the facilities that made it were dismantled after 1980 when smallpox was considered eradicated.
What are the standard allopathic treatments for smallpox?Currently there are no proven antiviral agents effective for the treatment of smallpox.
What are the homeopathic treatments for smallpox?The remedies
Malandrinum and
Variolinum have been used extensively for prevention and treatment of smallpox with success. The following homeopathic treatment should be taken under the supervision of a professional homeopath. All homeopathic remedies can be used in conjunction with standard medical protocols.
Malandrinum
Malandrinum can be used for people who have been vaccinated against smallpox. According to Dr. Choudhuri, who lived in a country where smallpox was not uncommon, "Malandrinum is a great prophylactic against smallpox. In addition, it has been prescribed in very severe types of small-pox and I find that in nine cases out of ten it invariably cuts the disease short." |
Variolinum
Variolinum can be used for people who have not been vaccinated against smallpox. George W. Winterburn, M.D., wrote "The value of Variolinum in the treatment of smallpox, it seems to me , cannot be overestimated." |
Homeopathic Prophylaxis (prevention)for all ages (The following information was compiled from homeopaths who have treated smallpox. This information is for educational purposes. For more information see your homeopathic practitioner).:
If a person develops any symptoms matching the description of smallpox, medical evaluation and assistance should be sought immediately. .
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