Herb
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
ointment externally
Scabies
Scabies is an infection of the skin by the burrowing mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Also called the "itch mite," its secretions cause intense itching and burning of the skin. Scabies is highly contagious and can be easily passed from one person to another by casual or sexual contact.
Treatment Plan for Scabies
The modern medical treatment is often with the strong chemical parasiticides hexachlorophene or lindane cream–both of which can have unpleasant side effects, including skin irritation. An alternative herbal treatment is the application of 10% sulfur ointment to which 10-20 drops of tincture of balsam of Peru has been added. Apply this preparation over the affected areas of the body each evening for 3 nights. The following mornings, take a shower with a mild soap, scrubbing the skin well with a luffa or skin brush. If a rash develops from the treatment, consult a qualified health care practitioner or physician. Essential oils of cajeput or camphor may also be applied externally. Scabies is highly contageous, so launder affected clothing and bedding before reuse.
Herbal Remedies for Scabies
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
antimicrobial
Application
oil externally
Herb
Treatment Support
counterirritant
Application
oil externally
Related Scabies conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
