Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by the Varicella Zoster. It is said to affect everyone at least once in a lifetime and is a very contagious infection that can quickly spread from one child to another.

Thankfully, Earth Clinic's readers have reported a number of simple but effective natural cures for treating chicken pox in children, including baths with apple cider vinegar, baking soda or epsom salts. Immune boosting supplements like vitamin C or D are recommended daily. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that helps eliminate infection and toxic material in the body. It also stimulates the function of your immune system. Vitamin D is said to prevent the spread of chicken pox.

Continue reading below to see what our readers have recommended. Please let us know what natural home remedies you used to cure your child of chicken pox!