In India, the neem tree is known as the “divine tree” and as the “village pharmacy”.  This ayurvedic leaf has powerful medicinal properties, including being an antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and an analgesic.   These properties make neem a very effective natural eczema remedy treatment.

Neem works by preventing bacteria from entering broken skin; it  also strengthens the immune system. Furthermore, neem is  an emollient that keeps dry skin moisturized.

In traditional Ayurveda, a paste from the neem leaves is rubbed directly over the affected areas. However, there are several ways to use this wonderful plant.

• Add neem oil to your bath and soak for 30 minutes.  You can also use a neem leaf extract made from a cup of tea of fresh or dried neem leaves.

• Rub neem lotion or cream on moist skin to lock in the moisture.

• Neem can also be ingested to boost immune system. Fresh neem leaves work best, but if you have yet to acquire the taste, there are neem supplements available.

If you opt to use neem oil, make sure you use cold-pressed oil that is not a refined extract.  You should also stay away from neem soap, as the other ingredients in the soap may be drying to the skin.

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Probiotics has become  one of the latest dietary rages along with Superfood.  These mini microorganisms, called “good bacteria”, are known to  manage and prevent gastrointestinal infections as well as support a healthy digestive system.  But did you know that probiotics could be a possible eczema remedy?

Remedy experts Joe and Teresa Graedon over at Vindy.com claim that this may be the case.  Replying to a letter from an eczema sufferer asking for advice to keep it under control, the Graedon’s write that “Scientists have done controlled studies on two improbable approaches that proved helpful:  drinking oolong tea or taking probiotics such as Lactobacillus GG“.

How could this be?  One of the purported benefits of probiotics is strengthening of the immune system.  The immune system in turn can combat exposure to toxic substances, resist the negative effects of stress, and fight allergies.  Environmental toxins, stress, and allergies are all possible underlying causes of eczema.

The great thing is that probiotics are easily obtainable.  You can find these friendly flora at your local supermarket in the dairy section: yogurt or other fermented dairy products such as kefir, sour cream, and buttermilk all contain strains of lactic bacteria.  If you are an eczema sufferer who has eliminated dairy from your diet or is lactose intolerant, you may opt for fermented soy such as miso and tempah or take probiotics in supplement form.

So next time you have a “flair up” try ingesting a little bacteria…it may be just the eczema remedy you’ve been looking for!

Click here to read the article at Vindy.com