subject: Eczema Natural Remedies - 6 Herbal Remedies [print this page] Not everyone is fortunate enough to get rid of eczema completely. Adult numbers having a persistent eczema problem in the USA are usually estimated to be around 5.5% of the adult population or around 15 million US citizens. This indicates that only 1 in 3 or even 1 in 4 children will continue to suffer childhood eczema into their adult life.
Olive Leaf - An excellent antiseptic which means it can help ward off infection and bacteria which can be problematic if you break the skin due to scratching.
There are a lot of treatments you can try, from keeping hydrated to taking oatmeal baths, Some are simple and some require a little more effort, but you can decide what works better for you. What works for some one could not work for you, and you have to look out for what your body reacts to. These many choices will help you find something that works for you.
Another simple eczema natural treatment is found in the form of blueberry. Chlorogenic acid is a special acid that is found in blueberry. This acid has anti inflammatory properties which help in reducing the burning and itching sensation.
Once the offending substances are removed from the diet/environment you can then focus on a treatment for maintaining the skin with suitable moisturizers, preferably organic in nature, and paraffin and paraben free.
Green cabbage: Warm the green cabbage leaves and crush it. After that, just apply on the affected area under bandage overnight. It can relieve Eczema. Goldenseal root, oregon grape root and barberry root are all herbal roots containing berberine which has been shown to soothe flaring eczema. You can find prepared tinctures of these herbs in a well stocked herbal shop or online, but be sure to talk to your herbalist about the proper use of these as they are effective if used correctly, but these must be used for a time and then a break must be taken before you can resume taking them. To use add a half a teaspoon of the pre-made tincture to 3oz of olive oil and apply to the inflamed area in the morning and again in the evening.
Drinking a lot of water. As you can see that the first treatment just use the bath and some creams to lock the moisture to your skin, but it's just taking care from the outside. Now, try to moisture your body from the inside, also. Drinking a lot of water is the easiest eczema treatment that you can do. Doing this will help improving your skin and also keep your body hydrated.
