Eczema, as a common skin disease, often causes severe itching and impacts daily life. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of treating eczema, attributing its causes to factors such as wind evils, damp evils, heat evils, blood deficiency, or dampness from insects, belonging to the category of “stubborn scabies damp toxins.” The treatment process may be lengthy and prone to recurrence. Below are some methods and folk remedies in traditional Chinese medicine for treating eczema for reference:
A clinical physician shared his Chinese medicinal formula for treating chronic eczema: Rehmannia, white peony, salvia miltiorrhiza, angelica sinensis, white atractylodes, poria cocos, coix seed, tangerine peel, and saposhnikovia divaricata, decocted and taken orally, once daily. Additionally, there is a topical formula consisting of alum, sulfur, talc, frankincense, and realgar powder mixed with sesame oil and thickly applied to the affected area, naturally sloughing off after drying. When using, it is important to keep the affected area dry, avoid emotional fluctuations, and consumption of stimulating foods.
In addition to the above Chinese medicinal formulas, there are some simple folk remedies such as coix seed and adzuki bean decoction, cuttlefish bone application, lithospermum oil, chicken egg oil, clam shell powder, mung bean kombu seaweed congee, and Chinese cabbage carrot water, all helpful in alleviating chronic eczema symptoms, with the effects of clearing heat, removing toxins, dredging wind, and dispelling dampness.
Furthermore, several traditional folk remedies are also quite effective, like coptis honeycomb ointment, mung bean flour sesame oil mixture, blue fish bile combined with phellodendron, all primarily focusing on clearing heat and detoxification, suitable for different types of eczema treatment.
Regarding Chinese herbal medicine for internal consumption, there are various combinations such as indigo naturalis and talcum powder with borneol, as well as alum mixed with gypsum along with sophora flavescens, selected based on specific symptoms, usually applied topically or internally, showing good therapeutic effects for acute or chronic dermatitis eczema. It is worth noting that before using any folk remedies, it is advisable to consult a professional physician to ensure safety and suitability. Also, during eczema flare-ups, avoid scratching to prevent aggravating the condition.
