Eczema refers to the inflammation of the skin that result in pustule formation over the skin surface. Sometimes there is clear watery discharge from these pustules. It is a chronic skin disorder.There are many herbal remedies to reduce the symptoms of eczema. It causes dryness, itching, flakiness, and redness and is called atopic dermatitis. Some of the causes are varicose veins, faulty body metabolism, allergies, nutritional deficiencies, and cold or dry weather.
Herbal Remedies for Eczema Symptoms
Here are some herbal remedies for eczema treatment:
Jojoba Oil
This oil is an excellent healing and soothing emollient for the skin. This oil does not clog the pores and because of the molecular nature, this can be added with other essential oils and herbal extracts. It penetrates deeper into the skin and is a great topical herbal remedy to reduce the symptoms.
Chickweed
This is a mild herb that removes toxins form the skin and relieves the itching and soothes the skin. During the healing process, use this herb to reduce the symptoms caused by eczema. The best way to use it is to prepare tea and soak it in a cotton cloth and then use this cloth on the skin.
Burdock
This herb is used to remove toxins present between the layers of the skin. This herb may be used in tincture or tea form. It is also important to use the right part of the plant. Use the leaves, roots, burs and stem. The remaining part of the plant must be thrown and always remember that detoxification herbs can be less effective unless it is used without flushing the organs of elimination.
Dietary Recommendations
Some of the diet to be followed by people suffering with eczema and taking herbal treatment is:
- Avoid sour foods like curds, and all pickles, etc.
- Avoid the use of salt or limit the use of salt.
- Bitter tastes are important as these can be obtained from vegetables like bitter drumstick, bitter gourd and neem tree flowers.
- Turmeric can be used to flavour the foods and it can be applied on the skin as it is soothing effect on the skin.
