Eczema according to TCM
• Invasion of wind-damp-heat of the liver, kidneys & spleen.
• Excessive wind in the liver linked to stress & hormonal changes.
• Deficiencies in the kidneys exacerbate itching, dryness & inflammation.
• Dampness in the spleen caused by unhealthy diets including wheat, dairy, spicy & greasy foods.
• Internal heat causes symptoms of eczema to worsen.
How can we help?
• Herbal medicine - xiao feng formula: gypsum, schizonepeta, siler root, burdock seed, angelica, sophora root, anemarrhena rhizome, rehmannia root, densefruit dittany & belvedere fruit.
• Acupuncture - points such as: qu chi, san yin jiao, xue hai, zu san li & tai chong.
• Skin products - herbal tinctures, washes & lotions containing herbs to cool the skin, reduce itching, remove hard skin & moisturise.
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