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ECZEMA- skin disorder where patches of skin becomes cracked, inflamed, dry, and itchy.
Colloidal Oatmeal- anti-inflammatory that can soothe skin.
Epsom Salt- anti-inflammatory that can relieve and repair skin.
Lavender Oil- soothes and cleanses the skin.
Add 10 drops Lavender Oil, 1 cup Colloidal Oatmeal and 1 cup Epsom Salt to a hot bath. Soak for up to 30 minutes.
Do this 3 times per week until Eczema subsides.
Colloidal Oatmeal- Colloidal oatmeal comes in a lubricant form like many skin conditioners and is used for itchy skin. For tougher problems like eczema, it is essential to get a good colloidal oatmeal from the health food store. When purchasing from the health store, ensure that it is powered colloidal oatmeal and does not contain any fragrance or has anything else added to it. Use the powdered oatmeal in the bathtub. Fill the bathtub with warm water, enough to be able to lay down in and cover the entire body. The powdered oatmeal is placed in a large piece of cheese cloth and tied off to prevent leakage of the oats. Once in the tub, begin gently squeezing the cheese cloth to release the liquid from the oats. The water will turn a mild milky color from the substance being released. Make sure to hand mix the water and if not laying down in the tub, cup your hands and run the milky water over your body.
Herbs to Be Used Internally Burdock Arctium lappa (L.), dandelion Taraxacum officinale (F.H. Wigg.), echinacea Echinacea angustifolia (DC), garlic Allium sativum (L.), nettle Urtica dioica (L.), plantain Plantago major (L.), sarsaparilla Smilax spp. root, and yellow dock Rumex crispus (L.)
Herbs to Be Used Topically Aloe vera Aloe barbadensis (Mill.), marshmallow Althaea officinalis (L.) root, and slippery elm Ulmus rubra (Muhl.) can be mixed into a paste and applied locally to soothe and heal.
A study conducted in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated that topical application of an ointment containing honey, beeswax, and olive oil (1:1:1 mixture, for two weeks) can cause significant improvements both in the cases of dermatitis and psoriasis[9].
Licorice Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra(L.) has traditionally been used in herbal medicine for skin eruptions, including dermatitis, eczema, pruritus, and cysts. Licorice is a part of many Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Kampo formulas used to manage dermatitis. Glycyrrhizinic acid, the major sweet-tasting constituent of the root, is believed to be responsible for the effect.
Licorice topical gel was shown to be effective in reducing skin redness, edema, and itching when used for two weeks[10]. Another study demonstrated that the glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice G. glabra has a similar effect to hydrocortisone, a drug commonly used with eczema, and can potentiate its effects[11].