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Herbal Remedies for Pruritis

Helpful remedies include soothing herbs used as a poultice, as well as anti-inflammatories and immune stimulants. For infections centered in the mucous membranes, anti-inflammatories as a wash or taken internally can be helpful.

Potato Herbal Remedies

Raw potato juice is taken for arthritis, heartburn, and gastric ulcers. In grated form, a potato poultice is applied...

Flax Herbal Remedies

As a poultice, flaxseed may relieve stubborn inflammation, draw out toxins, soothe sunburn, soften boils, and speed h...

Calendula Herbal Remedies

Calendula is popular in ointments, salves, or creams for various skin problems, such as eczema, skin rashes, bed sore...

Golden Seal Herbal Remedies

A North American native herb, golden seal is widely known and used for colds, flu, dyspepsia, gastritis, and sinus an...

Lavender - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Lavender is a hardy perennial in the Lamiaciae, or mint, family. The herb is a Mediterranean native. There are many s...

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