5 Raw Herbs to Treat Eczmea

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Raw herbs to treat eczmea: I mentioned that there are 5 Healthy Fats to Combat Eczema in my last post. Today, I’ll like to share a list that John Crawford mentioned.

Of all, I’m only aware of the medicinal benefits of Flos lonicerae, commonly referred as Jing Yin Hua by the Asians. Over the years, I had use Jing Yin Hua plus some other herbs to make into a brew to ease cold and cough.

The 5 raw herbs to treat eczmea:

1. The Flos lonicerae

In traditional Chinese medicine, the flower of the Japanese honeysuckle holds high medicinal value and goes by the names “Winter enduring vine” or “Gold Silver Flower.” It possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and practitioners often use it in combination with Forsythia suspensa to dispel heat and remove toxins, including carbuncles, fevers, influenza, and ulcers. However, because it is of a cold and yin nature, people with weak and “cold” digestive systems should not use it. In Korean, the plant is known as “geumeunhwa.” Practitioners also use the dried leaves in traditional Chinese medicine.

2. Cortex moutan

The root bark of the Peony Tree, named after Joseph Rock, comes from a woody species of peony native to the mountains of western China, primarily in Jiangsu and surrounding provinces. People cultivate this tree peony as an ornamental plant for its hardiness to frost and resistance to fungal diseases. It grows in Europe, especially in northern countries such as Sweden and Finland, and in Germany, it is the most hardy tree peony species. Similar to Paeonia lactiflora, another Chinese peony species, traditional Chinese medicine uses it as a herbal remedy.

3. Peppermint

Some people consider peppermint the world’s oldest medicine and have used it for at least ten thousand years. Peppermint’s high menthol content makes it a popular choice for flavoring tea, ice cream, confectionery, chewing gum, and toothpaste. The oil comprises menthone and menthyl esters, making it the oldest and most sought-after flavor in mint-flavored confectionery. Hair care products like shampoos and soaps also commonly use peppermint to impart a minty scent and offer a cooling sensation on the skin.

Others believe that consuming peppermint, like many spices and herbs, offers medicinal benefits. It is believed to relieve upset stomachs, inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, and soothe and relax muscles when inhaled or applied to the skin. The high manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin A content, along with trace amounts of fiber, iron, calcium, folate, potassium, tryptophan, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, riboflavin, and copper, attribute to other health benefits.

4.The Cortex phellodendri

is resistant to drought and insects, and it can thrive in a variety of soils. It is hardy to zone 4 and it is easy to maintain, sometimes to the point of being invasive. One drawback is that the drupes fall and scatter, which may be undesirable on a formal lawn.The bark in some species is thick, resembling that of the Cork Oak, but is not thick enough for commercial cork production. It has been used to produce a yellow dye.

5. Atractylodes Rhizome

are considered very important to the treatment of digestive disorders and problems of moisture accumulation. The herb helps move moisture from the digestive tract to the blood that reduces diarrhea, gas and bloating. Practitioners rarely use Atractylodes alone and usually include it in tonic prescriptions.

If you are suffering from eczema, you can check out some home remedy treatments or other experts’ views.

Additional Reading on Experts’ Views on Eczema:

  • Be Eczema Free by Rachel Anderson
  • Beat Eczema Now by Susan Clark
  • Cure Child Eczema by Audrey Lynn

Additional Reading on “Homemade Eczema Treatment” by Vivienne Quek: