Home Remedies for Scabies

Scabies is a parasitic skin infection which is commonly caused by one of the species of mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei and causes intense itching which is the body’s allergenic reaction to the mites.

Although medical doctors and scientists do not recognize any natural remedies for the treatment of Scabies, on the internet there are many natural solutions offered. In our current society there is a trend of turning more towards natural and herbal substances for health rather than chemical substances. Chemical substances do tend to be toxic to many people so these people are turning to more natural substances.

There are several natural remedies that many people believe actually work. In Australia there is a school that has used a simple oil to treat Scabies for years. This Australian oil soothes the skin and also offers instant relief for the intense itching as well as the redness which accompanies Scabies.

In India there is a tree that produces an oil which also has proven effective at killing these mites without any of the harmful side effects that sometimes occur when using chemicals in prescription medication.

Both of these oils are available at a local health store or online.

There is also a product called Dermisil which is made of 100% natural extracts which is very effective in treating Scabies. It not only eliminates and kills the mites but also kills the eggs that have been laid by the female mites. Dermisil contains plant extracts and also extracts from the jojoba plant as well as a volcanic mineral called lac sulfuris. This topical application made from these extracts  absorbs into and also underneath the skin as soon as applied. There is also Dermisil liquid that can be added to bath water for soaking to relieve itching. This liquid can also be used in washing bedding, and clothes.

Another natural substance that people swear by for Scabies is tea tree oil. Although it is strong, it dries up and kills the mites. It also dries the skin but a good moisturizer used over a few days will take care of the dry skin.

Margosa is a herb that is of Indian origin and is said to be extremely effective against Scabies. The oil of the Margosa tree is believed to stop mites from breeding and also sooths the intense itching. You can use this oil in your bath water and a lotion containing Margosa extract after your bath. There is even soap that contains Margosa essential oil.

There are also an assortment of mints that help in curing Scabies quickly. The mints that you may use are mountain mint, peppermint, and also ginger mint.

So, if you are concerned about the toxic effects that chemicals in prescription medications might cause and want to try natural cures, there are some natural products for you to check out.