These herbs are superb in reducing our body itching
Posted on: 01/Aug/2018 3:20:56 PM
Itching is a common issue most of us would have had and it could be due to various reasons. It is said that factors like stress, dehydration, cold weather, eczema etc could cause itching in us. This itching could happen for few seconds or for longer duration of time also. Too much itching leads to rashes, skin infections etc are known.
There are few herbs that could reduce itching in us.
Aloe vera:
This is an amazing herb with medicinal properties. The antibacterial plus anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera make it superb for our skin. By applying aloe vera juice on the affected part the itching would get reduced.
Neem:
Belonging to the family ‘Meliaceae’, this neem is present in Indian subcontinent is known. Neem is also known by the name Azadirachta Indica. The neem provides many health benefits to us and it is superb for treating itching issues in us. Neem leaves could be added to bathing water or could be applied as oil also to our skin.
Tea tree:
The antiseptic nature of this tea tree does fabulously in reducing skin infection plus skin itching. This tea tree oil could be added to the bathing water. Tea tree herbs could also be added to bathing water.
Peppermint:
This peppermint is a hybrid or cross between spearmint and water mint and is present mostly in Europe or Middle East. This peppermint has got high menthol content in it and is soothing. To the itching part of the skin the peppermint paste is applied. There would be reduction in itching.
Basil or tulsi:
Present in places like South-East Asia, Central Africa etc, basil or tulsi is a wonderful herb having medicinal uses. The anti-inflammatory properties of this basil plant are superb. Tulsi leaves are made as paste and camphor is mixed to it. Then it is applied on the skin.
