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Callendula on chickenpox rash?

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hillbilly · 17/11/2010 21:34

Can I use it? DS is writhing around in agony and I don't have anything else. How about cooled camomile tea?

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peanuthead · 17/11/2010 22:41

Both ok. Esp the tea - make as strong as you can, keep it covered while it cools and dab on him with muslin or some kind of cloth. Poor thing.

losingallmarbles · 17/11/2010 22:47

I had Chicken Pox as an adult and found camomile lotion in the fridge as good as anything - along with cool(ish) baths. Good luck.

peanuthead · 17/11/2010 22:59

Oh yeah or even chamomile tea in the bath. Again brew a strong pot and keep covered while it cools.

hillbilly · 18/11/2010 13:40

Thanks guys - I have just got some Marigold flowers to brew up with oatmeal for his bath . Also got Eurax lotion and antihistamine - I don't want a repeat of last night!

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