sunburn and prickly heat

Healing Wonders of Herbs

Guide to the Effective Use of Medicinal Plants

By Herminia de Guzman-Ladion,
R.N., A.R.P.T., P.T.R.P.

sunburn and prickly heat

    Sunburn or erythema is a redness of the skin occuring in patches of
variable sizes and shapes due to excessive exposure to sunlight.

Water Treatments

    1. Starch bath daily for 3-5 days.
    2. Bathe with rain water. Powder with starch or gawgaw after the bath.

Herbal Medications

    1. Alusiman leaves
        *Extract juice from the leaves.
        - Apply on the prickly heat after the starch bath.

    2. Bayabas leaves
        * If there is infection, boil 1 cup of chopped leaves 

           in one gallon of water.
           Add 2 gallons of cold water.
        - Bathe with this decoction.