General Herbal Care

Archive for August, 2009

Below are some of the natural remedies and reasons why one should go for natural cures for eczema:

• Sunlight, which is mankind’s biggest and never ending source of energy has the capability to kill the infectious bacteria which causes eczema. It is due to Vitamin D present in sunlight.

• A proper mixture of sandalwood and camphor is another method to get rid of eczema naturally. A paste is made and applied onto the affected area. Similarly a combination of neem leaves and turmeric powder also does the same job.

• Aroma therapy is a sure shot as a cure to eczema. In this therapy, volatile plant oils which are aromatic in nature are used to cure eczema. One thing to be observed here is eczema can also be caused due to stress and aroma therapy acts as a perfect stress buster. The essential oils help in relaxation of the body. It can be in the form of oil baths, ointments, etc.

• Ayurveda, which is an age old practice in India also has many methods to cure eczema.

• Hypnosis is also another method for relieving stress which is one major cause of eczema. A session of hypnosis is bound to change the state of our unconscious mind.

• Reiki, which is a technique practiced in Japan as a way to reduce stress is one more way to cure eczema.

• An oat meal bath softens your dry skin. A handful of oats is wrapped into a cheese cloth and circulated through warm water. This methodology cures constant itching.

• One last and useful remedy is tea tree oil. Various forms are lotion, cream and ointments which are applied on the affected area.

It is up to one’s discretion whether to use natural remedies or not. Only disadvantage is they are slow and need time to show results. Any remedy should be taken in exact consulted quantity and anything in excess can lead to unwanted side effects.

The most visible part of a person we get to see is the skin. Having a natural healthy look is an important part of one’s beauty. After intensive research, we have learned that the type of one’s skin can change depending upon various health problems, hormonal imbalances or medical treatments. This is good knowledge to know for finding the best natural skin care regiment for each skin problem.

The following few tips will assist you to decide which category you possess and help you decide upon suitable organic products with natural ingredients.

Skin that is not excessively oily nor dry and generally devoid of blemishes and/or discoloration is known as ‘Normal’. Soy, chamomile, grape seed, rose, rosemary, sweet almond oil, lavender, camphor and cypress are effective treatments regarding the ‘Normal’ type.

Flaky, ashy, tight and skin void of elasticity are the signs of ‘Dry Skin’. Carrot seed, calendula, rose hips, jasmine, avocado, orange, and rice bran are the best herbal care treatments for improving natural healthy skin.

The signs of ‘Oily Skin’ are slickness, shine and enlarged pores. All the areas of the face will leave an oily residue when cleansed with a tissue. Lemon grass, hazelnut, cedar wood, geranium, peppermint, thyme, patchouli, olive and refined coconut oil are proven the best natural skin remedies.

If areas of a person’s face like forehead, nose and chin are oily and other parts like jaw lines and area near hair have dry patches, the person is reported to have ‘Combination Skin’. Ylang ylang, sweet orange, jojoba, rosewood, and apricot are effective herbal remedies.