Eczema is a common skin problem that Melanie, as a Medical Herbalist, helps patients with. Recently, Melanie, using herbal medicine, helped a Gill Scales, a patient with Eczema on her hands and the improvement in just one week can be seen in these photos. The patient did complain about the taste of it but it’s a small price to pay!
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Eczema is an internal problem not simply an external irritation. The skin is a route of elimination and when the other pathways such as the bowels and kidneys or immunity may be lowered the skin is put under pressure and can become inflamed, itchy, red and sore.
Our skin is a mirror of our health and is used by Melanie as a Medical Herbalist as a useful diagnostic tool reflecting the effects of the outer environment as well as the condition of your inner state, physical and emotional. When we are healthy our skin glows; when unwell, it may look more sallow. Rashes and eczema maybe related to outside allergens, pollutants and chemicals but they are also associated with emotional problems, poor diet, anxiety or often an over stressed digestive system. The health of your gut can often be seen in your skin.
Making your own infused oil is easy and good to have on hand for many minor injuries and illnesses.
How to make your own infused oil.
Simply combine the herbs chosen for the condition they’ll treat and in a heavy non-reactive saucepan. Cover them with extra virgin olive oil and heat on the lowest possible setting for 30 minutes. Then pour the oil and plant matter into a jar that seals tightly and steep for two weeks, shaking daily. Strain the oil and put into clean jars and label them clearly.
Possible herbs:
- Calendula flowers for mild burns, sore skin, wounds, and eczema.
- Chamomile flowers for inflamed skin and wound healing.
- Capsicum for osteoarthritis- use sparingly with caution.
- Rosemary for rheumatism and osteoarthritis.
- Lavender for wounds, sores and ulcers, minimizes scaring and is anti septic and anti-inflammatory.