An itchy skin gives skin irritation or a peculiar tingling of the
skin. Itchiness is mainly caused by allergies to pollens, plants, pets,
feathers, cosmetics, perfumes, chemicals, cleaning solutions and smokes.
Dry skin is also one of the major causes of itching. The major symptoms
of itchy skin are itching, scratching and rubbing on the skin. There is
also a feeling of anxiety, sleeplessness and malaise in advanced cases.
This
article covers some of the simple and effective home remedies to
relieve itching. The best natural remedy for itching is to keep your
skin clean and healthy. Use of moisturizer is also beneficial in
preventing itchiness.
Home Remedies and Natural Treatments for Itchy Skin
Aloe
vera is one of the useful herbal remedy for this problem. Use aloe vera
lotion, soap or cream for maintaining a good health of your skin. You
can also use margosa (neem) soap in place of aloe vera. Apply sandalwood
oil mixed with coconut oil or sesame oil and massage gently on the
affected area. This is a useful home remedy for itching.
Add five
grams of camphor in 100 grams of coconut oil and mix in a glass bottle.
Close the bottle with a tight cork and keep in the sun till the camphor
gets dissolved in the oil. Apply this oil daily on the whole body before
bathing. It is an effective home remedy for dry itching.
You can
also add 10 drops of this oil in a bucket of water and used for bathing
to cure itching. This oil is also useful in curing any wound caused due
to itching. This will heal the wound in a week and skin will become
white. Apply only coconut oil at this stage. The skin will become normal
within 25-30 days.
Margosa (neem) is a widely used home remedy
for itchy skin. Simply boil few fresh margosa leaves in water and take
bath using this water. Alternatively take 20 fresh leaves of margosa.
Clean it properly. Now add 10 black peppers and mash in 60 grams of
water. Drink this in morning and evening for a week. It will purify your
blood. This remedy is also effective in boils.
Coconut oil is one
of the simple home remedies for itching. Apply this oil on the affected
area to relieve itchiness. Alternatively, you can also mix some
turmeric in coconut or mustard oil and warm it little. Apply this at the
area of itching.
Mix a small amount of alum (phitkari) in two
teaspoons of lemon juice and apply on itching areas. It is an effective
home remedies for itchy skin. Local application of coconut oil mixed
with lemon juice mixed is useful in relieving general itching. Another
useful remedy is papaya seeds. Mash papaya seeds and apply on the itchy
areas.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health
advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a
qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.By
Nick Mutt