| A red rash creates discomfort and awkwardness | | | | medically advised. Some people can have allergic |
| socially. Tbe underlying causes of rashes can include | | | | reactions to different herbs or it may conflict with a |
| bacterial infections, viruses, allergic responses, contact | | | | medical condition. |
| dermatitis, anxiety, fungus and other reasons. The | | | | You can use herbs in the form of poultices, as well. |
| appearance can be patches, red bumps or welts | | | | Fresh or dried herbs are appropriate for this method. |
| accompanied with mild to severe itching of the skin. | | | | Basically, you chop up a cup or so of the herb you |
| Depending on the rash, you may get prescribed | | | | think is best for your condition, then wet the mound |
| steroids or be able to use over the counter items such | | | | with hot water. Spread the wet herb mash on a piece |
| as calamine lotion, antihistamine creams or medicated | | | | of clean cotton cloth and apply to the rash, herb side |
| moisturizers. There are also natural remedies that | | | | down. This can bring relief within a short amount of |
| people turn to for skin rash problems. Be sure to | | | | time. Lavender is a very good herb for a poultice, as is |
| determine the cause of the rash. If youhave a bacterial | | | | mullein. Leave the poultice on until you start to feel |
| infection or fever, it's important to find out if you need | | | | relief. |
| an antibiotic to treat the infection. Certain rashes are | | | | A compress also works well for annoying rashes. It's |
| contagious and they need to be treated to avoid | | | | similar to a poultice, except you soak a cloth in water |
| infecting others. | | | | that has been infused with a tincture or tea made |
| Herbs have been used in the east as well as by many | | | | from the herb of your choice. Then, wring out the cloth |
| cultures for centuries to treat various skin disorders as | | | | and apply it to your rash. Make sure the water you |
| well as other health situations. The internal or external | | | | use is warm for best results. If you have any questions |
| use of certain herbs can provide blessed relief from | | | | about other good herbs for your rash, you can find |
| the discomfort of a rash. You can take herbal | | | | that information online or in herb books. There are |
| capsules, eat the herb raw, or take it as a tincture or a | | | | literally dozens of herbs that have been used over the |
| tea. Stinging nettles are good for rashes caused by | | | | ages. Other natural approaches for rashes include |
| allergies, for example. Lemon balm, lavender, mullein, | | | | using oils such as flax seed, olive oil and coconut oils |
| and licorice root are all good for helping with the | | | | on the skin or internally. Both the omega 3 and omega |
| discomfort, as well. You can also use soothing creams | | | | 6 groups are found to be an aid in skin healing. |
| that have these herbs as main ingredients for instant | | | | Learn more about common Itchy Rashes and read |
| relief. Always check with your physician before | | | | about hives, pediatric rashes, and ways to Get Rid of |
| engaging with a natural method of healing to see if it is | | | | Eczema . |