Herb
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tea externally as a wash
Cradle cap
Also called seborrheic dermatitis, cradle cap is an inflammatory disease of the scalp in infants. It is characterized by scaling of the skin and involves the skin’s lubricating sebaceous glands. Herbalists often relate the problem to food allergies, so an avoidance of milk and wheat products by nursing mothers might help relieve the condition.
Treatment Plan for Cradle cap
An herbal program can consist of a blood-moving, anti-inflammatory herbal rinse, and a tea drunk by the mother of mucus-clearing or dissolving herbs, termed mucolytics. The baby’s scalp may be rubbed with warm olive oil and then brushed a few hours later with a soft baby brush.
Herbal Remedies for Cradle cap
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tea
Herb
Treatment Support
circulatory stimulant
Application
tea externally as a wash
Herb
Treatment Support
mucus dissolving
Application
tea internally (drunk by the mother)
Related Cradle cap 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.
