Herbal Cures for Scabies or Other Skin Parasites

Scabies is a rash that occurs when small crablike mites begin burrowing into your skin, laying eggs and causing red, scaly, dry lumps to occur. Similar parasites like lice can also leave a rash and cause uncomfortable itching. There are some herbal remedies which can help out with killing the parasites and relieving you of the irritation left in their wake.

Alder

• Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree most common in Europe and known for its strong bark and herbal remedies. The bark and leaves of the tree have been used for tooth, gum, and throat problems along with the treatment of scabies and lice. The alder's bark and leaves act as a sort of natural pesticide. Purchase some of the bark of the plant, boil it in vinegar, and then rub it on the body to kill lice and scabies while drying up some of your scabs. It is recommended that you do this once or twice a day for three days to ensure that you have killed all of the parasites.

Tea Tree Oil

• The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is well-known for its powerful oil that is extremely curative while being completely safe for humans. The oil, which consists of at least 48 different natural compounds, has been used to treat many different conditions like acne, vaginitis, and sores from scabies and other parasite bites. The tea tree oil will disinfect your bite areas when applied in its undiluted state twice a day. This will help your wounds to begin the healing process.

Goldenseal

• Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a small herb that can be found growing in many states in the United States in shady woods and damp meadows. The goldenseal rhizome is used for many different conditions including yeast infections, poison ivy, and preventing infections in small wounds. There are many products available that contain goldenseal, and you should purchase one to treat your wounds. If infection has begun in your parasite bites or if you fear it might, treat the affected areas three times a day.

Pokeroot

• Pokeroot (Phytolacca americana) is a popular European and Native American plant that, although poisonous to eat, contains many potential positive benefits. The root of the plant has been used as a cleanser of the lymphatic system, swelling of the glands, and scabies. The dry powdered herb of pokewood can be applied to the skin as a sort of dust to your scabies to further prevent infection and to soothe the skin of its redness and inflammation. Make sure to not take any of the pokeroot orally as opposed to topically due to potential toxicity. It is perfectly safe, however, for the skin.

Disclaimer

• Herbal remedies may cause allergic reactions, and they may react negatively with medications that you might be taking. Consult your physician or an integrated medication practitioner to make sure there aren't any potential side effects of taking a particular herb or medicine at the same time. Be careful when using the Internet to purchase herbal remedies, as not all herb sellers on the web are reputable.