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Some herbal therapies can be useful for skin conditions. Among the herbs most often recommended are:
- Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis) ointment
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) ointment
- Cleavers (Galium ssp.)
- Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis)
- Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Contact dermatitis can be treated botanically and homeopathically. Grindelia (Grindelia spp.) and sassafras (Sassafras albidum) can help when applied topically. Determining the source of the problem and eliminating it is essential. Oatmeal baths are very helpful in relieving the itch. Bentonite clay packs or any mud pack draws the fluid out, and helps dry up the lesions. Cortisone creams are not recommended.
Stasis dermatitis should be treated by a trained practitioner. This condition responds well to topical herbal therapies, however, the cause must also be addressed. Selenium-based shampoos, topical applications of flax oil and/or olive oil, and biotin supplementation are among the therapies recommended for seborrheic dermatitis.
— Maureen Haggerty
