Some natural methods for preventing prickly heat
Posted on: 25/Apr/2016 10:02:33 AM
Prickly heat is one of the problems faced by most in the summer season.Prickly heat forms during excessively hot periods in a summer with the loss of air circulation.Most wear cotton clothes to prevent this. They take a massage with ice-cubes.There are some natural ways to cure this problem.
The anti-bacterial property of neem tree leaves prevents the irritation and itch caused by prickly heat. So, make a paste of neem leaves grinding with some water, apply n the skin, leave it for some time and then wash. Another method is to boil water with neem leaves, allow to cool and then using this water to wash the face and body.
Sandalwood has a cooling effect. Mix sandalwood powder with rosewater and make a paste. Apply on the skin, leave for some time, and then wash. Continue doing this and it will help in preventing the itch/irritation caused by prickly heat.
Change over from using toilet soaps for the bath and use greengram powder instead. This will cure the prickly heat. Make a mix of equal quantities of greengram, black gram and split-gram powders and use while taking bath.
