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8. Avoid alcohol, excessive caffeine,                  other skin conditions are Neem, Aloe

        and carbonated drinks – drink 6 to 8                   vera, Amalaki, Rose, Sandalwood, and
        cups of warm water with a splash of lime  Licorice. Topical preparations of one

        (which is cooling, unlike lemon) or drink  or more these herbs in coconut oil are
        caffeine-free chai with cardamom in it.                also beneficial. Eating fresh ginger and

                                                               turmeric is always good to clear toxins
        9. Don’t withhold natural urges – by all  and maintain good digestion. A topical
        means, use the bathroom, sneeze, burp                  paste made of Neem, Turmeric, Aloe

        and don’t hold urges in on any account!                vera and Tea tree oil can be applied to
                                                               lesions and covered up with gauze and
        10. Avoid exposure to allergen triggers                medical tape. Be careful – turmeric

        and unwanted chemicals – anything that  is a wonderful anti-inflammatory
        can aggravate eczema should be kept at                 herb but can stain your clothing and

        bay, including pollens, plants, medications,  surroundings yellow! Finally, blood
        etc. Use fragrance and dye-free laundry                and liver purifiers such as Manjishta,

        detergents, shampoos and soaps.                        Saariva, Triphala, Punarnava, and
                                                               Bhringaraj, get to the source and root
         HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ECZEMA:  out eczema or atopic dermatitis. While

                                                               ayurvedic herbs are considered safer
         Ayurvedic herbs which lower Pitta                     than allopathic medications, they may

        and are helpful for treating eczema and                still have side effects; long-term use is
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