Children are prone to several skin infections, One of the most common one being Impetigo. It is a disorder that spreads easily amongst toddlers and very small children causing blisters and rashes on the skin. Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and is transmitted to others by the liquid that emits from the affected area.
The appearance of impetigo is initially a red patch that is also cracked mostly on the face and the limbs. It gradually transforms into blisters that are full of fluid. This disease is a carryover of main infections like eczema or when a cut or insect bite gets infected.
Though it looks very severe and spreads easily, it can be easily cured as well. Mothers who are sceptical of going to paediatrician can always turn to herbal remedies as they are very reliable and safe for children. Some of them are listed below
This is one of the mildest herb and very effective as a topical application. It is an excellent cure for all types of bacterial infections. Preparation of a salve along with other herbs is equally effective for treating impetigo.
Usnea moss is the best form of treatment when converted into an ointment and applied on the infected area; it gets rid of all the blisters gradually. Care should be taken to apply it externally and at least Two times in a day continuously till all the symptoms subside.
Herbalists strongly recommend Goldenseal herb for treating impetigo as it consists of chemicals like canada line, beta-hydrastine, berberine and also canadine that are known to be excellent for getting rid of streptococcus and many other types of bacteria.
This herb can be taken in the form of tablets. 250 gms of this tablet thrice a day is enough to eliminate this bacteria, however if the child is too small to swallow then a liquid lotion or ointment is also available that can be applied on to the blister and rashes. When applied thrice a day the soreness goes away and the blisters gradually dry up, the crusts shed off revealing the fresh and new skin.
Echinacea is another excellent herb for treating impetigo. It is popularly used in a combination with goldenseal and can be used individually as well. Its dosage can be given for a maximum of four times a day.
It possesses anti-viral properties that prevents the rashes from spreading .The limitation of this herb is that the dosage of the herb cannot be given for more than ten days at a time as this herb becomes less potent .
The essential oil of this herb is very strong and potent and herbalists claim that it possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties that highly beneficial in not only curing impetigo but also prevent it from recurring.
It has to be applied externally in a combination of about 10 drops of oil to 2 pints of water twice a day, every day. It is proven that this oil has the potential to eliminate both staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria present in the infected zone.
This bulbous herb found in every household is a natural eliminator of bacteria. Supplement of this herb is available in all stores and can be given to the child after reading the instructions written on container.
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