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How to Use Manuka Honey as an Eczema Home Remedy

Eczema is a persistent skin condition involving the inflammation of the skin’s outer layer.  Characterized by extreme dryness of the skin, redness, cracking, scaling and weeping sores, this aggravating disease affects both children and adults alike.  Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet cure for eczema that will work for everyone.  Conventional treatments such as corticosteroid and antihistamine creams are limited in their effectiveness and may produce undesirable side effects.  However, there are natural remedies for eczema that work very well–one being the use of manuka honey.

Manuka honey is a sweet treat that hails from the Manuka tree in New Zealand.  This particular honey is known to scientists for its exceptionally powerful healing properties by renewing damaged skin cells, and eliminating dryness and itching.  Manuka honey also contains antibacterial properties, which help to prevent and combat infection when the skin barrier has been compromised.

Manuka honey is quickly gaining popularity and can be found in several creams and skin products.  However, you can easily use manuka honey in its pure form easily:

• Create a paste by mixing the honey and cinnamon in equal parts and apply to affected areas of the skin.

• Squeeze the juice from half of a lime, mix with a teaspoon of honey and add to a glass of warm water.  Drink this mixture upon awakening each day until symptoms disappear.

• You can also mix apple cider vinegar with the honey for good results.  Mix one teaspoon of honey with one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and mix in a warm glass of water.  Drink this mixture three times a day with meals.

You can also benefit from this honey in the Active Naturals Manuka Honey eczema cream, which is highly effective, but a little pricey.

To get the best out of this sweet treatment, eliminate other eczema triggering factors.  You can do this by identifying and avoiding allergens, eating fresh whole foods, staying away from processed foods, and eliminating stress.