Natural remedies for eczema

 

Eczema is a chronic inflammation of the skin, and it is described by intense and sometimes extremely painful itching. People have been known to have scratched themselves raw. The skin may redden, blister and ooze or become thick and scaly.

A certain form of eczema can break out at infancy with a milky crust on the top of the baby’s head called cradle cap. Eczema affects the hands, throat, face, and joint creases. Eczema is hereditary but it is believed to be brought on by stress, tension, and allergies.

Food allergies can also be the culprit and there are some irritants from wool clothing to perfumes to cosmetics and metals that can trigger or flare-up eczema. While there are no permanent cures there are many natural healing methods that can bring relief. Some are herbal medicines, skin care, reducing stress, diet and supplements.

Herbal teas have been used for thousands of years and are very soothing as well as tasty. Try these teas for relief: Bitter root, Oregon grape, dandelion root, burdock root, yellow dock root these teas are used effectively to treat eczema.

Herbal compresses work well especially compresses with ant-inflammatory herbs such as; chamomile, wild pansy, chickweed and calendula all can help soothe the inflamed skin and help with the oozing.

Using an herbal astringent and antiseptic such as cedar wood will help with the treatment of eczema and taking primrose oil capsules can help with the inflammation and itching. Flaxseed oil is another supplement that is excellent for eczema.

To detox your liver and reduce inflammations try sarsaparilla root, or red clover flowers.  By reducing stress in your life and watching your diet since allergies can be a possible cause of flare-ups will help control the eczema.

Always consult your doctor before taking any supplements.