Herbal Remedies For Eczema
Remedies of herbal and natural origin have been used for treating eczema since a very long time. Eczema or atopic dermatitis is characterized by inflammation of skin with symptoms like flaking, scaling, crusting, and itching. Alternative medicines of Chinese and Indian origins have been using herbs for providing symptomatic relief as well as curing this skin disorder. Given below are some herbal remedies that have been found to be effective…
Few Natural Herbal Remedies for Eczema worth a Try
- Spearmint leaf juice can be applied on affected areas for relief.
- Nutmeg paste has been found to be useful.
- Sandalwood paste and camphor is a good remedy.
- Soak worm wood and kutki in water over night. Sieve this and drink it in the morning. Follow the routine for about a week continuously for a positive effect.
- Boil neem leaves and mustard oil in an iron vessel, cool ad sieve. Use this oil for topical application on eczema affected areas.
- Grate olive or vegetable soap and add chopped herbs and essential oils to this. Heat and mix well. Cool it in a mold and use this soap for washing the affected areas.
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Tips for Managing Eczema
- Avoid using soaps, chemicals and other drying agents.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat healthy and work out regularly.
- Build your immunity by living a healthy lifestyle.
- Moisturize regularly.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder and herbal treatments can be tried for symptomatic relief. However, ensure that you begin using herbal remedies only under strict supervision of a registered practitioner.
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