Herbs and best application for Excema

[Cari HaarstickStudent]

Is it possible to find the cause of excema in a 5 year old child? I know in some cases it is an allergy but I also understand it could be an autoimmune response. Is it best to focus on the liver or address it topically?

• This topic was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by Cari Haarstick.

[Greg BoggsStudent]

It wouldn’t be a bad thing to try and help the liver and see if that helps. I have had great success in clearing up skin issues with a beef tallow balm that I’ve made. I actually first learned about it from a friend of mine who was making it because his 2 year old daughter was having troubles with eczema and it cleared it up for her and cleared up his as well. Since then I started making it and it has cleared up all sorts of skin issues that anyone in my family has experienced, so I highly recommend it.

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Wanda

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

In a kid that size I’d try a bit of burdock internally and some good lotion.

There are two good lotion recipes on slide 42 of this lesson

Skin I: Function, Dysfunction & Herbal Interactions

instructions for lotion making are here:

Making Herbal Medicines Lesson 6: Infused Oils, Salves & Lotions

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Cari HaarstickStudentTopic Author]

Thanks Doc! I really appreciate it and you. Merry Christmas.

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