4 Types Of Herbal Plants That Are Effective In Healing Itchy Skin

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JAKARTA - Anyone can experience itchy skin caused by various problems such as allergies, dry skin, insect bites, chemical contamination, dust, to experiencing certain skin conditions.

When the skin is itchy, pain and heat appear together. As a result, the skin becomes red, cracked, until scratch marks appear which usually take a long time to disappear.

Itching that is not treated immediately can cause other skin problems. Itching on the skin can be cured with medicines from doctors, but it can also be cured with herbal plants that have special ingredients, which function to heal itchy skin. The following types of plants that can cure itchy skin, launch various sources.

Aloe vera

Launching NCBI, Monday, April 18, aloe vera has been trusted as a medicine to treat skin diseases and is often used as a health drink. Aloe vera is effective in treating wrinkles, stretch marks, and pigmentation. In addition, this plant can also accelerate wound healing by increasing blood circulation through the area and preventing cell death around the wound.

The gel form of aloe vera is toxic to certain types of bacteria and fungi. Applying a cream containing 0.5 percent aloe vera for 4 weeks can reduce skin damage associated with psoriasis.

Mint leaves

Menthol is an essential oil found in plants from the mint family. It has a cooling effect and can help relieve pain and itching, reports Medical News Today.

A 2012 study investigated whether peppermint oil, which contains menthol, could effectively treat itchy skin in pregnant women. The researcher divided the participants into two groups. One group received a bottle of sesame oil infused with a 0.5 percent concentration of peppermint oil. Another group received a bottle containing a combination of sesame and olive oil.

Participants applied the oil to the itchy skin area twice daily for 2 weeks. Those who used peppermint oil reported a significant reduction in itching compared to those who used other products.

gotu kola leaves

Centella asiatica or gotu kola leaf, is a plant that has recently become popular in the beauty world. Because this herbal plant is able to cure skin problems, especially sensitive skin and acne, adapt Fimela.

Sensitive skin will be very easy to react with allergies. When the skin is exposed to allergy triggers, the skin will feel burning, peeling and experience itching.

Gotu kola contains anti-allergic, antipruritic and anti-inflammatory properties. How to use it to heal wounds, namely by consuming gotu kola leaves which are processed into mixed celery juice.

Cucumber

The last plant that can minimize itching on the skin is cucumber. Cucumber is an herbal plant, a type of vegetable, which can be consumed to maintain a healthy body, and can be processed into masks to treat various skin problems. Cucumbers are rich in minerals, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and caffeic acid, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.

Cucumber can cool the itchy skin area, by cutting the cucumber, then apply it on the itchy skin and clean with water, then apply an anti-itch moisturizer.