Message #708 - THE_HERBALIST 
   Date: 01-05-96 11:51
   From: Morgan
     To: Elaine Loveless
Subject: ECZEMA
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EL> Well, I've got two things going on right now.....yesterday the doctor
EL> told me that I have eczema <sp> and gave me a prescription for a
EL> cortizone cream.....was wondering if anyone had anything herbal that
EL> they could offer for this condition?  Also he said that I needed to use

    Elaine...two things.  The first is evening primrose oil.  Break open a 
capsule and apply it directly to the eczema.  You can also take it internally 
according to bottle directions for more relief.  Also, my nephew has eczema 
and his mother claims to get great results from my standard healing salve, so 
here's that formula:

Equal parts calendula, St. John's wort flowers (plant if you can't find them,
but flowers are better), comfrey.  Infuse in oil 2 weeks in sunlight or 8-12 
hours in CrockPot (put them in a jar, cap tightly, fill CrockPot with water 
and place jar inside...cover CrockPot and "cook" on low).  Strain and add 1/4 
cup grated beeswax per cup of oil.  Melt together till wax is completely 
melted and pour into small jars or tins.  You can add more wax to harden the 
salve or more oil to soften it until its consistency is favorable to you.


Janie Young, moderator P_BIRTH, Traditional Homebirth Midwife (in training)
Labor of Love (Services & Support for Childbearing Families)
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