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Natural Remedy for Sweaty Palms

Sweaty palms can be an embarrassing, isolating and socially awkward condition. It can cause you to lose your grip on items like doorknobs and car door handles, and can make people live in fear of a friendly handshake. There are a few medical procedures that can alleviate sweaty palms, but most involve surgery, chemical injections and mild electric shocks. That's why many people opt for natural, inexpensive and widely available alternatives, such as deodorant, tea and acupuncture, before taking more drastic measures.

  1. Deodorant

    • The same active ingredients in deodorant that work to keep your armpits dry can help your palms. Stephen M. Purcell, D.O., chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and referenced in the The Doctors Book of Home Remedies
      II, says to look for deodorants that list aluminum chlorohydrate, which is a drying agent, among its ingredients. You can swipe these deodorants along your palms to reduce sweating. Solid bar deodorants tend to work best, as they're relatively dry, meaning they won't leave a sticky film or gel-like mess on your hands. They should swipe onto your hands in a relatively clean manner. If any excess remains, lightly blot your palms with a paper towel. Keep a travel-size deodorant with you for reapplications.

    Sage Tea

    • In a study conducted by the School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 35 patients with hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, were treated with either sage tea or a placebo three times a day for six weeks. The group treated with sage tea saw a 37 percent reduction in sweating. If you want to use sage tea to combat sweaty palms you should purchase tea that contains 5 percent sage. Brew the tea and let it steep for one to two days. Strain the tea and soak your palms in it. You can also soak a rag in the tea and place it in your hands.

    Acupuncture

    • Acupuncture is a Chinese remedy that uses pins to stimulate certain nerves on the body. Though acupuncture is not a sure-fire way to cure sweaty palms or hyperhidrosis, many who try this holistic procedure swear by it. Most do note, however, that the sweating returned once they stopped going to acupuncture. If performed by a properly licensed acupuncturist, this procedure is perfectly safe. The FDA has approved needles specifically utilized for hyperhidrosis acupuncture. This administration also notes that these needles must be sterile, non-toxic and labeled for single-use only. Because every person and case of sweaty palms is different, your acupuncturist will determine the placement of pins only after a thorough discussion with you about your symptoms.

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