Thursday, August 18, 2011

Natural Eczema Herbal Remedy Options

By Kristie R Ronalds


During 'good old days' we didn't have the present day medicine that we have today. All people had to treat their disorders were natural herbal treatments. In time, pharmaceuticals were created replacing many herbal remedies that became disused and ignored. At one point it was only the so called 'new age' people who used herbal treatments.

Now things are changing, and folks are seeking out herbal remedies yet again. Eczema is one condition that send many individuals to find natural options. There are a number of eczema herbal remedy solutions that can help to treat the the signs of this disorder.

There is no cure for eczema and this is one reason why people hunt for eczema herbal remedy solutions. The other reason is the fact that pharmaceutical medicines can be quite expensive for a constant condition. Many prescribed creams or medicines don't have much effect on eczema and even when they do, it isn't a long time before the symptoms come back.

Although herbal solutions aren't a cure for eczema, they can be very efficient at treating the symptoms. Symptoms of eczema include rash, dried-out skin, flaking or scaly skin and itching. There are dozens of different eczema herbal remedy solutions and you may have to use a few to discover one that works well for you.

There are lots of herbal or health stores an internet-based stores which will sell the herbs you need to make these treatments. There should never be any shortages of the effective herbs for treating this problem.

Some herbal remedies for eczema requires that you just make a paste with the herbs then apply the paste to the affected areas. Other remedies require eating the herbs to gain the benefits from them.

So what types of herbs are of help in treating eczema? Let's take a quick look at some useful herbs and in some cases, you will see that a mix of herbs is most effective.

Aloe is one herb that's very effective for many skin conditions. Aloe is found in many moisturizing creams and works to help moisturize the skin. Dry skin is among the signs of eczema and the aloe works well to counter this.

Calendula herb can also be very good when made into a cream and used on the skin. This will soothe the skin therefore it is particularly therapeutic for skin that's red and inflamed. Oregon grape root and witch hazel are two other herbs that work well in a similar way.

Another great eczema herbal remedy solution is to add rosemary to the bath water. Rosemary will help encourage circulation in the skin which will assist with the healing process. Oat straw is yet another herb which will give similar results.

Chickweed or turmeric may be used in poultices and applied to the affected skin areas. This will help the skin to heal as well as relieve the discomfort and itching cause by the eczema.

Individuals have different triggers for eczema and can therefore respond differently to treatments. A treatment that works well for one person won't necessarily work for another, therefore it is a matter of experimentation and you should soon find the best eczema herbal remedy solution which works for you.




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