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Chamomile
Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic flower that’s also hypoallergenic. It has the ability to neutralize many substances that irritate the skin and it’s shown effective in treating eczema in clinical trials. Chamomile has been studied in several trials for its potential as an powerful ingredient for use in healing skincare. One study documented in Germany shows that chamomile was 60% as active as .25% hydrocortisone when used topically on eczema patients.
Chickweed
Chickweed is a pretty uncommon herb, but its been used for healing in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. Today, many herbalists recommend chickweed as an anti-inflammatory and anti-viral medicine. This flower contains polysaccharides that work to heal and soothe irritated skin naturally.
Calendula
Calendula is a flower that’s been used for generations to treat a variety of skin conditions. It’s an herb that has anti-inflammatory properties, which is exactly what someone suffering from eczema needs. Calendula also eliminates bacteria and helps heal any skin lesions associated with eczema.
Since eczema is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the skin, it makes sense that a person looking for a gentle anti-inflammatory treatment would turn to the flowers that we’ve mentioned.
If you’ve had experience using flowers to treat eczema, feel free to drop us a note below. We’d love to hear about your experience and about which flowers helped clear up your condition.
