Eczema

Coleus forskohlii reduces allergy; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized coleus forskohlii daily, containing 30-60 mg of forskolin, in divided doses, for many months.

Probiotics enhance immune system; improve digestion; facilitate absorption of food allergens; reduce allergy. Take probiotics daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood and liver cleanser and detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces skin inflammation; alleviates symptoms; softens and soothes the skin; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces skin inflammation; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates skin inflammation and other symptoms; softens and soothes the skin; used for prevention and treatment. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

GLA oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and itching; helps to overcome GLA deficiency; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 3.3-6.6 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 2.1-4.2 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 5-10 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 0.5-1.0 g of GLA.

Calendula is an anti-inflammatory and a demulcent; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; softens and soothes the skin; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply chamomile containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

St. John's wort is an anti-inflammatory; it is an antibacterial; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing St. John's wort 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin alleviates symptoms. A cream containing vitamin B12 applied 2-4 times daily, for many months, may be helpful.

GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and itching; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Witch hazel is an astringent and an anti-inflammatory; dries up weeping eczema; reduces skin inflammation and accelerates healing. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.