terrible itchy skin question (Doc?)

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My 81yo husband has terrible outbreaks on one of his legs (down

toward the ankle) and on one hand (mostly around the knuckles). Seems

to be horribly worsened now that winter is here, we do use a

humidifier in the house. I have made him several salves even gave him

some infused comfrey oil to rub in but he claims nothing helps so he

ends up putting prescription cortisone crap on to stop the

intolerable itching. I was thinking that as licorice works like

cortisone would that be helpful if I make him a strong tea to apply

or how else can I prepare it? Seems like he needs #1 something to

stop the itch #2 an emollient (which I made him using comfrey

oil/calendala oil/lavender eo and thickened with abit of vegetable e-

wax but doesn't seem to be doing the job (he couldn't seem to

tolerate the salve I made with beeswax). Thanks for any help, afraid

he will get side effects if he uses the prescription crap.

hette

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http://www.raynfallcreations.com/

 

in her botanical section, there is an herbal healing ointment-

I got it for eczema on my feet, and it has almost healed it all

up in about a month's time.

I also had the itchy space on my left hand, at the base of

my 2 middle fingers- that is gone now.

 

hope this helps-

lila moonshadow

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has he been diagnosed with anything particular? ok i am not doc... but i have seen these two items work very well for stuff like exzema and psoriosis ( i can't spell sorry)..Hope this helps.Make sure he is not allergic to any of these also..

 

Eczema/Rosacia/Sensitive Skin Blend

Karanja Oil 30%Calendula Infused Apricot Kernel Oil 30%Jojoba Oil 20%Rosehip Seed Oil 10%Emu Oil 10%Helichrysum EOGerman Chamomile EORosewood EORose EO (optional…rose eo is very expensive)

Make into lotion or salve.

 

i have a couple other recipes if you would like to look them over. please email me off list.

Debbie

 

hette <hettenna wrote:

My 81yo husband has terrible outbreaks on one of his legs

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Hi,

 

Doc has a wonderful salve called: Herbal First Aid Salve! It should be in the files in our website.

 

I used it on my hands which were very chapped and itchy, and within 2 days there was a remarkable improvement, and after a week totally gone!!

 

love

Lisa

 

 

-

hette

herbal remedies

Saturday, January 29, 2005 3:46 PM

Herbal Remedies - terrible itchy skin question (Doc?)

My 81yo husband has terrible outbreaks on one of his legs (down toward the ankle) and on one hand (mostly around the knuckles).

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Hi Hette,

 

Lisa responded with Doc's recipe for the salve and I have to also

recommend that. I would also recommend a tea blend that I created to

ease inflammation which is: equal parts of stinging nettle leaves

(don't worry, they don't sting once dried!)...these are a natural

anti-histimine, red raspberry leaves, a natural blood

purifier...german chammomile flowers...these are a natural relaxant

and skin tonic, and rose hips...these will provide ample vitamin C,

which is crucial in healing. You may add your herbs of choice for

flavor, but this is a pretty tasty blend in it's own right! This is

my own " inflammation blend " that I concocted to remedy numerous

ACUTE inflammatory conditions and it works like a charm. Bring

however many cups of water you wish to brew to a boil and then remove

from the heat. Then add one heaping teaspoon of the blend per cup of

water that had come to a boil, and let steep for ten minutes. You did

not mention your husband's history as far as elevated blood pressure

or anxiety, so I would caution your use of licorice. Yes, licorice

is a wonderful herb with many healing properties, but it must be used

with great care. Please consult a trained Naturopath to help you if

you have questions on appropriate herbs and dosages! Good luck and

Warm regards, Lori

 

herbal remedies , " hette " <hettenna>

wrote:

>

>

> My 81yo husband has terrible outbreaks on one of his legs (down

> toward the ankle) and on one hand (mostly around the knuckles).

Seems

> to be horribly worsened now that winter is here, we do use a

> humidifier in the house. I have made him several salves even gave

him

> some infused comfrey oil to rub in but he claims nothing helps so

he

> ends up putting prescription cortisone crap on to stop the

> intolerable itching. I was thinking that as licorice works like

> cortisone would that be helpful if I make him a strong tea to apply

> or how else can I prepare it? Seems like he needs #1 something to

> stop the itch #2 an emollient (which I made him using comfrey

> oil/calendala oil/lavender eo and thickened with abit of vegetable

e-

> wax but doesn't seem to be doing the job (he couldn't seem to

> tolerate the salve I made with beeswax). Thanks for any help,

afraid

> he will get side effects if he uses the prescription crap.

> hette

[Guest guest]

Just remember that the skin is the first line of defense regarding detoxing. Usually a rash is something you don't want to suppress because it'll just work it's way deeper into the system and come out somewhere else in a more urgent way.

 

I don't think I'd use anything stronger than cold-pressed aloe to help the itch and just let the rash work its way out.

 

Sharyn

 

 

 

Gypsi [aromatic_wings]

 

has he been diagnosed with anything particular? ok i am not doc... but i have seen these two items work very well for stuff like exzema and psoriosis ( i can't spell sorry)..Hope this helps.Make sure he is not allergic to any of these also..

 

 

 

 

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