It may look like a simple, marigold like flower. However, this pretty little plant can pack a big punch. In fact, the calendula plant may be the key to remedying your child’s eczema.
Scientists are only recently learning about how effective calendula can be to treat a wide assortment of problems. It has an ability to promote the body’s own natural healing ability. It can greatly reduce swelling as well as kill germs on the surface of skin and in wounds.
Calendula can be found in many forms. As with most kinds of eczema treatment children do better when their remedy is natural and simple. Therefore, the purest and simplest calendula remedies are typically the best.
Calendula oil is a great way to soothe your child’s irritated skin. Only a few drops will go a long way to reducing your child’s pain and itching from their eczema. It is even safe enough to apply directly to afflicted skin. Calendula oil will help the eczema wounds heal faster, minimizing scarring and infection.
Another effective use for calendula oil is as a bath. Add a small amount to your child’s lukewarm bath water. The oil will mix with the water, soaking into your child’s skin more effectively.
Calendula salve is a more concentrated form of calendula. It is thick enough to be applied precisely and last for a long time. It is a safe way to keep calendula on your afflicted skin throughout the day. The salve is even safe enough to treat eczema on eyelids.
Finally, calendula based cleansers will help you keep your eczema skin clean. These soaps will fight the germs that can agitate your wounds. This soap will also wash away the foreign particles which cause your eczema. It can do this safely, without over drying or agitating skin.
We have only recently learned about the wonderful powers of calendula. It can even be considered a well kept secret. Now you have learned the secret to keeping your child eczema free through calendula.
{ 1 comment }
My mum was telling me about this and gave me a pot of calendula for my sons eczema, I haven’t used it as it is out of date. I will definately try and get some and see if it helps after reading this. Thanks
Comments on this entry are closed.