Chicken pox occurs usually in children (3 to 4 years of age) and is very contagious. The attack is severe in older children. The symptoms appear in the form of a rash on the skin and it is red in color. Though, they appear usually on the upper portion of the back and chest. In really serious cases these spots may appear on the face and scar it or life. In other words if the attack is severe the person would become a scar face. They keep occurring and drying up till seventeen days. The sore ripens fast and has a wet exterior.

This ailment is treatable herbally. Brown vinegar is very essential in treating chicken pox. Add half a cup of brown vinegar to Luke warm bathing water; this would give relief from the irritation of the ailment. An oatmeal bath stops the irritation caused by chicken pox. A few other herbal remedies for chicken pox are the use of boiled green pea water and baking soda. The child should be given a sponge with baking soda; so that when it dries up the child would refrain from itching.

The above mentioned herbal remedies are proven and side effect free. Besides, they are cost friendly also. The many people who have tried these herbal remedies would vouch for their efficacy.

The definition of freckles is that they are spots which are round and dark; they appear on the skin. Size wise they may range from 2 mm to 4 mm. Pigment precipitation; could be one of the causes for freckles. The skin surrounding the freckles would be of normal hue. According to medical science freckles are hereditary and it comes as an heirloom to a person. Though, they have no medical importance. However, the exposure to UV rays worsens them. Freckles can be found in any part of the human body; though usually they appear in the exposed part of the body. Freckles are of two kinds Ephelides and Lentigines. The former fades away at the onset of winter; however the latter lingers for a very long time.

Nevertheless, there are some herbal treatments for freckles. Massage the affected area with sour cream, and then wipe it off with a soft towel. After this, apply moisturizer to the area on which you have just used sour cream. Lemon juice is also very potent in treating freckles. This is because lime is a natural bleach and so the application of lemon juice lightens the dark spots. Cucumber face mask is also a very good herbal remedy for freckles.