Again, Barack Hussein Obama the concentration should be reduced for young ones. There are many essential oils and carrier oils that are used both as anti-inflammatory agents and antiseptics. It may be worth experimenting with other oils you may find described as addressing the symptoms of eczema. Tamanu by itself may be highly effective; several research reports have been published noting the efficacy of Evening Primrose oil, a carrier oil high in omega-3 fatty acids.

For dry eczema, use this recipe to make one ounce of your formula: 20 drops of Lavender essential oil, 20 drops of Palmarosa essential oil, one-quarter ounce of Tamanu oil and three-quarters of an ounce of Rosehip seed oil. For children under five, use only one drop of each essential oil per year of age, if over five use two drops. Lavender is a wonderful oil for the relief of itching, and is even prescribed ‘neat’ (undiluted) for simple relief of itchy skin. Anti-viral essential oil often used in skin care. Palmarosa is a pleasant smelling yet potent anti-microbial. It has a gentle, soothing effect, with anti-inflammatory and regenerative actions.

Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by irritated patches of skin which may be dry, red, and/or scaly, and weeping eczema will have additional symptoms of oozing and crusting of skin sores. Treatment of eczema truly presents a challenge, as the exact causes are unknown. Either way, it’s really no fun, and for many the condition begins in childhood and reoccurs throughout their lives. Using both systemic and topical treatments together presents the most effective means of finding relief. The natural health field believes the symptoms are an allergic reaction and immune response to either a specific chemical in one’s environment or the cumulative buildup of toxicity in the body coupled with weakened immune and elimination systems.

Tamanu oil is a tropical nut oil highly regarded for its ability to calm and regenerate the skin, and Rosehip seed has been extensively studied for its healing and regenerative properties. This is a powerful yet gentle therapeutic blend that can be applied three to four times daily to relieve itchiness and stimulate skin regeneration. For weeping eczema, the therapeutic blend is modified to use Thyme essential oil, thujanol chemotype (note that there are several types of Thyme available), and Eucalyptus citradora, otherwise known as Lemon Eucalyptus. Again use 20 drops of each essential oil in each one-quarter ounce of Tamanu and three-quarter ounce of Rosehip seed. This is a more potent anti-infectious blend of essential oils, still in the soothing base oils of Tamanu and Rosehip.