eczema

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Tea tree and emu oil, that is what my Granddaddy uses, and myself as well.

Laura

"Clarise Alice Marie Eitner <madmaxx85" <madmaxx85 wrote:

Is there a way I can make an eczema wash or decoction without needing beeswax, dandelion root, marshmallow root, and burdock root? What are some other ways to treat eczema? Thanks! Clarise.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Vitamin E is good for skin and check out Message 18941 in the message archives.

Suzi

 

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I drink a tea every day called Rooibos. It's a red african tea and supposded

to have 5000 more times the anti oxidant power than green tea. After it's

brewed at least 10 minutes I pour some off and use as an astringent on my skin

for acne/pimples. After a couple of weeks, it made a big difference. It's

supposed to work for eczmea and rosacea too although I had no first hand

knowledge of that. It did take some reddness out of my chin and nose that I had

been concerned about possible being rosacea. I also use a Neem Oil on my face

which also helps with those conditions and also moisturizes without causing

breakouts. The Rooibos is a sweet tea and I love the taste. Just my 2 cents.

Karen

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LOL, I have one of those creatures (the biker not the kitty) around here, but a few years older. I found a salve reciepe online which my sis has used on herself with sucess. 2 parts Black Walnut

2 parts chaparral

1 part Mryrrh (I skipped this one as I didn't have any)

1 part Burdock

1 part Echinacea

Olive oil

Beeswax

Vitamin E Optional- 10 drops Tea Tree oil

I am finding if I top salves w/ shea butter they "stay" longer. Good luck

Becky/Doodles

"Clarise Alice Marie Eitner <madmaxx85" <madmaxx85 wrote:

Hey Suzi!!I did do a search, most of what I found pertained to chapped skin, I will look through the messages again. I've been around :-) I pop in once in a while and see what's cooking. I'm doing wonderfully, and yourself? Hehe...I'm getting another kitty. How are your furry little friends? Thanks for the eczema advice...actually, it's kind of funny, it's for a 49 yr old harley biker...I don't know if he'll be interested or not!!! Anyway, I'll keep in touch with you, be safe.In light, Clarise> > Jojoba and 9% Tea Tree Oil Formula; The Total Body Cleanse > Program.> > Hey Clarise... where you been girl?!?!?! Have you done a search in the message archives... I know there has been discussion on it before... I would search but trying to catch up on email at the moment... > > Hope you are doing well!!!> > Suzi> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Anna,

 

Both my daughter and I have used Sage and Tea Tree oils with some

success. It depends on where on her body she has the outbreak. The

Tea tree is great for drying new " blisters " and preventing the

further spread.

 

I have also found relief by applying aloe gel (pure organic of

course), and it is especially soothing if kept in the fridge.

 

The other thing she can do immediately is wear natural materials!

Moisture is her enemy and anywhere that persperation can collect on

the skin, can typically bring about the prickly effect that will

drive an eczema sufferer to rip their skin off.

 

The oatmeal baths are great and I like the Udo's Oil suggestion as i

found long term management easier when i took Evening Primrose.

 

All of this was of course pre-Total Cleanse.

 

Sylvia

herbal remedies , " DrCrandall "

<drcrandall@e...> wrote:

>

> I looked through the messages until it said 'out of memory'

> and looked through the files. Found that the first aide

> salve is recommended for this but didn't find anything else,

> short of a cleanse which is not possible at this time.

>

> The only thing I know about this condition is that it's a

> fat metabolism problem and also stress related. She is

> under a lot of stress, sick husband. But I'm wondering what

> I could suggest to her as far as diet and maybe a topical

> that she could buy immediately. Or stuff she could use in a

> tub, like oatmeal?

>

> Thanks!!

>

>

> Anna

>

> *Your Health Is In Your Hands*

[Guest guest]

I don't have eczema. But I was told last week that I

had spleen deficiency with damp heat. Is this the very same

as in this eczema post? Is blood deficiency involved with

people without eczema? I always had oily skin.

 

Thanks for the wonderful description.

Liz D.

 

 

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Maria Dias

Chinese Traditional Medicine

3/27/2004 5:58:28 AM

Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] eczema

 

 

Hi Rabiah,

 

I sorry to hear about your grand daughter's eczema.

 

Anyways, according to a book I have by Bob Flaws in

TCM Pediatrics, Eczema falls into two categories:

 

1. Damp heat brewing & steaming; and

2. Spleen vacuity, blood depletion.

 

In both these patterns, the spleen plays the pivotal

role. The presence of damp heat smoldering in the

skin is due to poor spleen function. In Chinese

medicine, the spleen is responsible for transforming

and transporting body fluids. Damp heat occurs in

infants and children because of weak spleen function

compounded by faulty diet. Dampness accumulates and

obstructs the free flow of warm qi which then backs up

and turns into heat. This heat comingles with this

dampness and thus there is damp heat. In the second

pattern, spleen deficiency and weakness give rise to

blood deficiency. In Chinese medicine, blood is made

out of essence of food and liquids digested and

refined by the spleen. Because the blood nourishes

and irrigates the skin, if there is blood deficency,

the skin may become dry, scaly, and itchy. Therefore,

in both patterns, a spleen-strengthening, dampness

eliminating diet is essential. This is the clear,

bland diet with emphassis on avoiding sugars and

sweets, fermented foods, and foods which mold easily.

This then is an anticadidal, hypoallergenic diet as

well.

 

Accordingly, treating this condition, the patient

should avoid surgar and sweets, anything made through

fermentation, and anything that molds easily, while

they should eat a cooked, warm, clear, bland diet.

Some simple Chinese herbal home remedies for damp heat

eczema is a tea made out of Job's tears barley and

mung beans; a tea made out of dandelion and corn

silks; or a tea made out of aduki beans, Job's tears

barley, and corn silk. Externally, one can wash the

affected area with equal portions of salt and boarx

dissolved in warm water and applied 2-3 times per day.

 

In Bob Flaws' book he also prescribes some herbal

formulas, but I would recommend that you see a TCM

Practitioner if you want your grand daughter to get a

herbal formula or acupuncture treatment.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Maria Dias

 

 

[Guest guest]

thank you all verymuch for the information sent out on eczema it was very

helpful

Rabiah

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/04 10:37:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,

mthiesse writes:

 

 

> Have you tried a search of Martha Stewart's website ? ...or a google search

> ?

>

> I seem to recall vinegar was part of the " fixative " process....dunno though.

> Sorry.

>

>

 

Martha Stweart ! No I never even considered her . I will look it up though,

thanks

Rabiah

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Rabiah,

 

I sorry to hear about your grand daughter's eczema.

 

Anyways, according to a book I have by Bob Flaws in

TCM Pediatrics, Eczema falls into two categories:

 

1. Damp heat brewing & steaming; and

2. Spleen vacuity, blood depletion.

 

In both these patterns, the spleen plays the pivotal

role. The presence of damp heat smoldering in the

skin is due to poor spleen function. In Chinese

medicine, the spleen is responsible for transforming

and transporting body fluids. Damp heat occurs in

infants and children because of weak spleen function

compounded by faulty diet. Dampness accumulates and

obstructs the free flow of warm qi which then backs up

and turns into heat. This heat comingles with this

dampness and thus there is damp heat. In the second

pattern, spleen deficiency and weakness give rise to

blood deficiency. In Chinese medicine, blood is made

out of essence of food and liquids digested and

refined by the spleen. Because the blood nourishes

and irrigates the skin, if there is blood deficency,

the skin may become dry, scaly, and itchy. Therefore,

in both patterns, a spleen-strengthening, dampness

eliminating diet is essential. This is the clear,

bland diet with emphassis on avoiding sugars and

sweets, fermented foods, and foods which mold easily.

This then is an anticadidal, hypoallergenic diet as

well.

 

Accordingly, treating this condition, the patient

should avoid surgar and sweets, anything made through

fermentation, and anything that molds easily, while

they should eat a cooked, warm, clear, bland diet.

Some simple Chinese herbal home remedies for damp heat

eczema is a tea made out of Job's tears barley and

mung beans; a tea made out of dandelion and corn

silks; or a tea made out of aduki beans, Job's tears

barley, and corn silk. Externally, one can wash the

affected area with equal portions of salt and boarx

dissolved in warm water and applied 2-3 times per day.

 

In Bob Flaws' book he also prescribes some herbal

formulas, but I would recommend that you see a TCM

Practitioner if you want your grand daughter to get a

herbal formula or acupuncture treatment.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Maria Dias

 

 

--- Remediesbyrabiah wrote:

> Hello everyone, I need your help. My grand daughter

> age almost two, (birthday

> in June) Has a horrid case of eczema. I would like

> to know both what to do to

> get rid of it and the etiology of it. She's had it

> from the time she started

> eating food she was breast feesd untill 9mths.

> I know that it has to be her diet and have notived

> that she has reactions to

> certain things like fish, sugar and citris fruits. I

> think that her system is

> way out of balance and that some of the reactions

> are just becauses is

> unbalanced . In other words once she is cleansed ,

> she won't have a reaction to the

> foods the way she does now. Her mom was giving her a

> lot of processed stuff,

> and a lot of sugar. Does tongue diagnosis work the

> same for infants and

> children? Her skin feels like leather it is very

> rough and has fine bumps on it .

> it was confined to her back but has spread to her

> stomach and her face. it is

> dry eczema.actually that is what I have diagnosed it

> as, could it be

> somethingelse? anyway it itches her like crazy and

> she scraches until she bleeds. she

> rubs her back on the rug or walls for relief. and

> all of my topical remedies,

> temporaray at best, are becoming less and less

> effective. thanks for your help

> Rabiah

> Oh by the way, Please note that I have changed my

> email address I am now

> using remediesbyrabiah, The other email

> address has too many problems with

> it so please use this new one to contact me if you

> wish to do so privately.

> thanks again

> Rabiah

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

 

 

 

 

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Hi... some cases of eczema are like asthma, but on the skin. They have the

same energetic aetiology, and usually, due to some disorder of " Po " , the

spirit of the Lungs, or even Jing.

It's important check Liver patterns too, because of the imbalances

Metal/Wood.

Roberta

 

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www.robertablanco.com.br

[Guest guest]

Have you tried a search of Martha Stewart's website ? ...or a google search ?

 

I seem to recall vinegar was part of the " fixative " process....dunno though.

Sorry.

 

~malinda

 

Roberta Blanco <robertablanco wrote:

Hi... some cases of eczema are like asthma, but on the skin. They have the

same energetic aetiology, and usually, due to some disorder of " Po " , the

spirit of the Lungs, or even Jing.

It's important check Liver patterns too, because of the imbalances

Metal/Wood.

Roberta

 

Terapias Orientais

www.robertablanco.com.br

 

 

 

 

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Ooops....somehow that last message of mine went to the wrong list.

 

~malinda

 

Roberta Blanco <robertablanco wrote:

Hi... some cases of eczema are like asthma, but on the skin. They have the

same energetic aetiology, and usually, due to some disorder of " Po " , the

spirit of the Lungs, or even Jing.

It's important check Liver patterns too, because of the imbalances

Metal/Wood.

Roberta

 

Terapias Orientais

www.robertablanco.com.br

 

 

 

 

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This is the first explanation that I found that relates to having

oily skin. I had it all my life and I am now 45. You would think

this problem would stop by now. I have the symptoms and

the diagnosis you mentioned except do not have the lung

problem. Glad that I don't but I see where I would be heading.

 

Western herbs and diagnosis hasn't fit my profile at all. I am

amazed how my body fits the profiles of diagnosis with

acupuncture. My husband is more amazed because he was

very skeptical at first. Now he wants to get treated.

 

This group is great. Thanks Maria

 

Liz D.

 

 

-

Maria Dias

Chinese Traditional Medicine

3/29/2004 2:45:45 PM

Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] eczema

 

 

Hi Liz,

A person with greasy or oily skin (and hair)condition

is usually attributed to excessive dampness condition.

Excessive dampness is a phenomenon mostly related to

the spleen energetic system. When the spleen Qi (or

Yang) is deficient, the digestive system accumulates

dampness as a result of improper digestion.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Ok, another question. If a male and a female has the exact same

diagnosis, does that mean their symptom would be identical?

Or would being a male or female have differentiating symptoms

because of the sex?

 

Liz

 

 

-

Maria Dias

Chinese Traditional Medicine

3/29/2004 2:45:45 PM

Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] eczema

 

 

Hi Liz,

 

The following is just a general explanation in

Traditional which I found for the

cause of oily skin.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Liz,

 

The following is just a general explanation in

Traditional which I found for the

cause of oily skin.

 

A person with greasy or oily skin (and hair)condition

is usually attributed to excessive dampness condition.

Excessive dampness is a phenomenon mostly related to

the spleen energetic system. When the spleen Qi (or

Yang) is deficient, the digestive system accumulates

dampness as a result of improper digestion. Now, the

spleen is closely related to the lung system - they

form together the Tai Yin system. This is why

excessive internal dampness (of the spleen) may

manifest in the respiratory system as asthma of the

excessive sputum type, etc. The lung system governs

also the skin, because the skin belongs to the

respiratory system as well. Sometimes, excessive

dampness will travel outward (especially if there is

an internal Yang Qi activity that pushes away from the

Yin) and appear on the skin. This may cause oily skin,

seborrhea and greasy hair. In many instances (although

not always), a greasy skin condition of the face and

hair is prevalent in people suffering from respiratory

problems as well.

 

Maria Dias

 

 

 

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You are welcome Liz and I glad acupuncture is working

for both of you.

 

Maria

--- <Rabbitbrain wrote:

> This is the first explanation that I found that

> relates to having

> oily skin. I had it all my life and I am now 45.

> You would think

> this problem would stop by now. I have the symptoms

> and

> the diagnosis you mentioned except do not have the

> lung

> problem. Glad that I don't but I see where I would

> be heading.

>

> Western herbs and diagnosis hasn't fit my profile at

> all. I am

> amazed how my body fits the profiles of diagnosis

> with

> acupuncture. My husband is more amazed because he

> was

> very skeptical at first. Now he wants to get

> treated.

>

> This group is great. Thanks Maria

>

> Liz D.

>

>

> -

> Maria Dias

> Chinese Traditional Medicine

> 3/29/2004 2:45:45 PM

> Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] eczema

>

>

> Hi Liz,

> A person with greasy or oily skin (and

> hair)condition

> is usually attributed to excessive dampness

> condition.

> Excessive dampness is a phenomenon mostly related to

> the spleen energetic system. When the spleen Qi (or

> Yang) is deficient, the digestive system accumulates

> dampness as a result of improper digestion.

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

 

 

 

 

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They could have the same symptom, but when it came

down to differentiating the two people, everyone is

different, there may be very little difference on the

surface, but there is always a difference.

 

Maria

 

 

--- <Rabbitbrain wrote:

> Ok, another question. If a male and a female has

> the exact same

> diagnosis, does that mean their symptom would be

> identical?

> Or would being a male or female have differentiating

> symptoms

> because of the sex?

>

> Liz

>

>

> -

> Maria Dias

> Chinese Traditional Medicine

> 3/29/2004 2:45:45 PM

> Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] eczema

>

>

> Hi Liz,

>

> The following is just a general explanation in

> Traditional which I found for the

> cause of oily skin.

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

 

 

 

 

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apply olive oil on eczema. it has worked magic on patients with eczema

no spices food, no meat, jiuces more in diet and lots of intake of water

tanveer

tanveer

 

michal.kostern wrote:

Dear colleagues,

I would like to know your opinion so I present case study here.

 

Girl, 27 years, student of University

5 years ago she found an eczema on legs,knees and hands.

Localisation: inner side of knees, inner side of shank (the major part

eczema), little bit on inner side of wrist.

The color is red (or pink), rough surface, scaly.

In winter it is getting worse, in summer it is better, sun or sheer dress

makes it better.

It is very dry eczema and She suffers from an itching very much, sometimes

she is not able to controll it (scratching).

In the evening is getting worse, in the morning it is good.

Shower is the worst, because it dries her skin, she cannot use soap also

 

 

In previous two years she had a problems with kidney and ovary( an operation

for adhesion). She was also treated by corticosteroid ointment (eczema). It

dissapeared for some time, later again appeared.

 

 

Some remarks:

She likes chocolate, and spicy meals, but she does not eat them excessively.

She is busy (school and work) sometimes she get into stress.

Her constitution is robust (but not obesity).

Her mother had not breastfeeded her enough time in the childhood (lack of

milk)

Her legs, when sits longer swell up, her skin on legs she feels tight. When

she walks, it is ok.

She found some varicose vains.

 

 

 

I would appreciate any opinion:

 

diagnosis

dietary therapy

herbs (wan)

acupuncture

assumption of duration of treatment and prognosis (Is anyone succesfull with

treating of eczemas?)

Similar case study (send or link for interesting informations).

etc.

 

 

 

Thanks

 

Michal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

There is the posibility that the eczema is caused by

allergy/intolerance to some aliments (or chemicals).

A solution is an elimination diet. I know from a specialist of case

succesfully treated: the patient started by eating only bread and

water and introduced gradually other foods. The reaction was to egg

and coffee. I don't know what would have happened if the reaction

would have been to bread also (how to make your patient fast only with

water for a week or so).

Or you can try dietotherapy based on energetic properties of the food

(yin/yang and five elements).

A friend of mine had an eczema on the hands. It disappeared after few

weeks of vegetarian diet. It reappeared after he reintroduced milk:

milk was the culprit.

 

 

Hope this is helpful,

Robert

[Guest guest]

Eczema is usually a sign the liver is overwhelmed. The liver will

always let you know it needs help by sending out red flags to

your skin. Eczema is one of these red flags. What has she had

done medically lately? Vaccinations, tooth fillings? Something

has overwhelmed her liver.

 

Pix

 

 

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " Val "

<vc007_2000> wrote:

> Hi,

> I haven't been around for awhile, my computer was on the fritz

> have missed all of your wonderful advise and wisdom.

> I have a friend who's 4 yr old daughter has excema on the back

of

> her knees and her bottom.

> Is there anything that can be done? She has tried the

conventional

> meds, but temp at best.

> Thanks

> Vallee

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/6/04 8:55:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, michelle_cols_oh writes:

 

 

My 4 yo has had eczema since she was an infant and exclusively breastfed. She still has it by her ears and on her privates.

 

Best stuff I have ever used on all skin conditions like eczema is Bag Balm. It was made for farmers to use on their livestock when they got skin rashes, abrasions, chapped udders, etc. The thing is, the farmers found when they used it on their own hands it worked miracles. I have been using it for years and it is wonderful. Last year I gave some to a person who had a horrible skin condition on his scalp that dermatologists couldn't make a dent in. He used the Bag Balm twice and it cleared it up within weeks and it never came back. I swear by this stuff!! I know people who say it's the only thing that has worked for their eczema. It is excellent for raw chapped hands in the winter, too. Check it out.

The Original Bag Balm

 

Gloria

[Guest guest]

My 4 yo has had eczema since she was an infant and exclusively breastfed. She still has it by her ears and on her privates. For a long time her toes would peel horribly. They still get bad in the winter.

I would LOVE to figure out what is causing it. Since she's had it since infancy, I'm thinking it must be something that passes thru breastmilk. It flares and we use a steroid cream on it to calm it down. Temp fix at best.

 

Michellepixiepie2003 <pixiepie2003 wrote:

Eczema is usually a sign the liver is overwhelmed. The liver will always let you know it needs help by sending out red flags to your skin. Eczema is one of these red flags. What has she had done medically lately? Vaccinations, tooth fillings? Something has overwhelmed her liver.Pix herbal remedies , "Val" <vc007_2000> wrote:> Hi,> I haven't been around for awhile, my computer was on the fritz> have missed all of your wonderful advise and wisdom. > I have a friend who's 4 yr old daughter has excema on the back of> her knees and her bottom. > Is there anything that can be done? She has tried the conventional> meds, but temp at best.> Thanks > ValleeFederal Law requires that we warn you

of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

 

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I have used the following for contact dermatitis, that was so bad it closed

one eye, and suggested this to a friend who has eczema and it worked for her.

 

I wash the area with Jewelweed soap , morning and night.

 

First thing in morning, I wash with soap,dry well, then use the jewelweed

salve, and let it set in.

A few hours later I put on the affected area, colloidal silver.

 

I keep putting the colloidal silver on every two hours.

 

Afternoon, try the soap, salve again and followup with the colloidal silver

every two hours.

 

At night when get home from work, wash with soap, put on salve and continue

with colloidal silver.

 

Just before going to bed, put a light coat of the salve on.

 

I had this situation on my face, neck and arms, and this cleared it up for

me.

 

Hope this helps.

DIane M