Aloe Vera (Aloe vera syn. A. barbadensis) - Break off a leaf and split open to collect the gel. For burns and eczema, apply liberally twice a day.

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica syn. Hydrocotyle asiatica) - has been used for thousands of years in India for treating severe skin problems. Recipe: Mix 2 tsp powder with a little water to make a paste and apply to patches of eczema. Alternately, dust the affected areas with gotu kola powder as often as needed to relieve the itch.

Turmeric, Haldi (Hindi) Jiang Huang (Chinese) (Curcuma longa syn. C. domestica) - is a very valuable remedy for many skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema. This herb is a powerful anti-inflammatory. According to research studies conducted between 1971 and 1991, it is even more powerful than hydrocortisone. It is also strongly antibacterial and more strongly antioxidant that vitamin E.