ECZEMA TREATMENT: Eczema can be caused by an allergic reaction. The cause is a combination of external as well as internal conditions. No class, age or sex is exempt. It can be brought on by contact with certain chemicals. A balanced natural diet plays a large part in treating eczema.If you suffer from eczema, look carefully at your eating habits and the chemicals you ingest daily, either through the skin or digestion. The condition can be caused by psychological factors and stress can make the condition worse. Heartsease is one treatment that has been used by Native Americans for centuries. Add 2 tablespoons of heartsease (pansy) in 2 cups boiling water. Steep until cool. Use as wash.

Another treatment that seems to work is to use tincture of valerian. I have had some success with certain people using the valerian tincture applied with a cotton ball and allowing it to dry naturally. I use this tincture to successfully treat many itching and scaling skin conditions. Most people do not like the smell of valerian, but if it works, who cares?

ECZEMA TREATMENT: Grate a raw potato and use as a poultice to relieve the itching. Apply as a poultice. This is good to use for instant relief from itching.

RASHES AND ECZEMA: The leaves of sheep sorrel (rumex acetosella) are good in curing disorders such as rashes and eczema. Pound a handful of the leaves and apply as a poultice.

ECZEMA TREATMENT: Apply lemon juice to the area and allow to dry before bed. Leave on overnight. Helps the skin to heal. This can dry the area and promote healing. It acts as an antiseptic if the area is inflamed.

Many times you may be using a remedy that you may not think is classified as an herb. But every tree, plant or flower is an herb. The by-product of a lemon tree is a lemon and is therefore classified as an herb. Any natural remedy that comes from a tree, flower, shrub, vine, or spice is considered an herbal remedy.

SKIN RASH: Add 1 cup of red clover blossoms and leaves to 2 cups of boiling water. Allow to steep until cool. Strain and apply to skin rash and allow to dry naturally. Reapply as often as needed.

HEAT RASH: Combine 1 ounce each of powdered chamomile and powdered calendula. Add 1/2 ounce of corn starch. Mix well and use to soothe heat rash.

DIAPER RASH: Diaper rash can be caused by too much acid in the system. Give the child plenty of water and try giving cranberry juice in the bottle. Kids love it and it does neutralize the acids in urine.

Also, external factors such as laundry soap may cause a severe diaper rash. Try washing the diapers in a mild homemade lye soap. I know that disposable diapers are the easiest to use, but please give consideration to the environment before making a decision to use them. Perhaps you could use them for outings only and use cloth diapers at home.

If diaper rash is already evident, try this lotion to soothe baby and speed healing. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon chamomile. Let steep, covered, until cool. Strain and add 2 tablespoons cod-liver oil to the herb water. Shake well and apply to diaper rash after gently washing the area.

CRADLE CAP AND DIAPER RASH: Cradle cap is a seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp that causes lesions of the scalp and sometimes the face. Shampoo daily, using a mild natural shampoo. Prepare the following rinse and use it after shampooing. Put 1/2 cup of calendula and 1/2 cup chamomile flowers in 1 pint of boiling water. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and use as a rinse after shampooing. Leftover liquid can be added to the bath water. It’s very soothing and helps to control cradle cap. Make sure the baby drinks plenty of water as this helps to keep the system flushed of toxins and also helps to clear cradle cap.

IMPETIGO: Children are highly susceptible because impetigo is very contagious. It is caused by a bacterial infection—staphylococcal or streptococcal—or a combination of the two infections. Generally it appears around the nose or mouth. Make sure that you keep the area as dry and clean as possible. Be careful when you are cleaning the area because it is very contagious. Keep away from other children until the lesions are healed. If the area is kept clean, there should be no secondary infections. Split open a leaf of aloe vera and apply the gel directly to the areas affected. Repeat often and keep the area clean.

IMPETIGO TREATMENT: Put 1 /4 cup of rosemary leaves and 1/4 cup of thyme in 1 pint of water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain, cool and use to clean the area several times daily. Make fresh daily. Use cotton balls to clean the area and dispose of the cotton balls after use. This is a good astringent to use as a wash.

IMPETIGO TREATMENT: This is also good to treat ringworm

Mash a handful of mulberries. Place on area needed and bandage. Mulberries act as an astringent and are good for the treatment of impetigo.

IMPETIGO TREATMENT: Mix 1 cup of water with apple cider vinegar. Use as a wash for impetigo. This may burn if the lesionsare open, but it will help to heal the sores.

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