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Jewelweed Herbal Remedies

The fresh juice or leaves of jewelweed are used externally in the treatment of various skin problems, such as poison oak, ringworm, warts, hemorrhoids, and nettle sting. Internally, the tea or tincture is used (rarely) as a diuretic and as a mil...

Herbal Remedies for Ringworm

Apply a cream containing antifungal herbs plus calendula, echinacea, or plantain for their soothing and healing prope...

Herbal Remedies for Poison Oak

Hebal treatment includes immune stimulants internally, soothing topical anti-inflammatory herbs, and astringent herbs...

Herbal Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Commonly recommended herbs include anti-inflammatories, venous tonics, and astringent herbs. A high-fiber diet, in c...

Poison Oak Herbal Remedies

Rhus tox is used in homeopathic preparations for contact dermatitis and rheumatism. It has also been used for genita...

Contact Dermatitis - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Contact dermatitis is the name given to any skin inflammation that results from surface contact. There are two kinds ...

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