4–5 tender neem leaves chewed on an empty stomach, or a decoction of the leaves used as a wash for the affected skin.
Traditional
CautionDo not take neem internally in pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Never give neem oil internally to a small child.
हल्दी · Turmeric
A thin paste in curd for ten minutes on the reddened skin, once the thing that caused it is off the skin and washed away. Rinse, do not scrub.
Traditional
CautionThe amount used in cooking is safe. In tablet or extract form it does not go with blood-thinning medicines. Avoid larger amounts if you have gallstones. Stop before surgery.
नारियल का तेल · Coconut oil
Warm coconut oil rubbed gently into the scalp or affected skin at night and washed off in the morning.
Traditional
घी · Ghee
Warm ghee afterwards to rebuild the barrier that the irritant stripped. A teaspoon in food as well.
Traditional
On this page Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.
Naturopathy
Wash with plain cool water only; identify and avoid the contact source.
Bhojanveda
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