Eczema Healing Tea
When it comes to managing eczema, soothing the skin from the inside out is just as important as what you put on it. This calming tea blend featuring Cassia alata, chamomile, and hibiscus offers a powerful way to reduce inflammation, support skin healing, and strengthen the immune response—all in one cup.
As a pharmacist focused on healing through functional plants and botanicals, I recommend this herbal trio to clients managing eczema flare-ups, especially when the root cause involves inflammation, oxidative stress, or immune imbalance.
🌿 Why This Tea Blend Supports Eczema Naturally
Eczema is more than dry skin—it’s a complex inflammatory skin condition influenced by gut health, immune response, histamine sensitivity, and even liver detox pathways. The herbs in this blend work synergistically to help address these root causes.
This tea may help:
✔ Calm inflammation and itchiness
✔ Support skin regeneration
✔ Reduce oxidative stress
✔ Aid liver detox and immune balance
1. Cassia alata: Antimicrobial & Anti-inflammatory Leaf
Also known as “Ringworm Bush” or Senna alata, Cassia alata is a medicinal plant traditionally used in tropical medicine for skin issues like rashes, fungal infections, and inflammation. It contains flavonoids, anthraquinones, and kaempferol—all known for their anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial effects.
Scientific Insight:
A study in Pharmaceutical Biology showed Cassia alata extracts had potent anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in skin cells. Other studies confirm its antimicrobial properties are useful in eczema complicated by skin infections.
Benefits for Eczema:
✔ Reduces inflammation and skin sensitivity
✔ May help prevent bacterial overgrowth in damaged skin
✔ Supports detox pathways when taken internally
2. Chamomile: The Calming Skin & Gut Healer
Chamomile is widely recognized for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties. Rich in apigenin and matricin, it helps reduce histamine response, itching, and inflammation in both the gut and skin.
Scientific Insight:
Research published in Molecular Medicine Reports confirms that chamomile can significantly reduce cytokine-induced inflammation, making it ideal for eczema flare-ups triggered by stress or immune dysfunction.
Benefits for Eczema:
✔ Reduces itching and redness
✔ Helps calm overactive immune responses
✔ Supports relaxation, which reduces cortisol (a flare-up trigger)
3. Hibiscus: Antioxidant-Rich Skin Protector
Hibiscus is a vibrant flower rich in anthocyanins, vitamin C, and polyphenols that help protect the skin from oxidative damage and support collagen production and detox.
Scientific Insight:
A study in Food & Function found that hibiscus extracts exhibit strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, helping reduce skin damage and support healing in inflammatory skin disorders like eczema.
Benefits for Eczema:
✔ Neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells
✔ Supports collagen and barrier repair
✔ Enhances liver detox and skin clarity
⏰ When to Drink It
☀️ Morning or afternoon: Helps reduce inflammation and flare-up triggers during the day
🌙 Evening: Calms the nervous system and promotes restful sleep (especially helpful with itchy nights)
✨ Final Thoughts from Dr. Rachel
This Cassia alata, Chamomile & Hibiscus Tea isn’t just about comfort—it’s about functional skin healing from within. When eczema is rooted in inflammation, gut dysregulation, or poor detox pathways, this herbal blend brings soothing, immune-balancing support to your daily routine.
Drink it consistently for 5–7 days and take note of any reduction in flare-ups, itching, or redness. Pair it with clean hydration, skin-friendly nutrition, and stress-reducing habits for even greater impact.
Tag me @drrachelrph when you brew this tea—I’d love to see your eczema-healing journey!
Eczema Tea
Ingredients:
3 dried Cassia alata leaves
1 TBSP dried chamomile flowers
1 TBSP hibiscus petals
3 cups filtered water
Optional: Raw honey for sweetness
Tips:
Add all herbs to a teapot or infuser.
Pour hot water over the herbs and cover.
Steep for 8–10 minutes.
Strain, sweeten if desired, and sip slowly.
Skin application Tip:
These herbs can also be placed directly onto the skin for healing benefits. You would boil it like a tea and let it sit until cool. After this you can apply liquid and leaves (particularly the cassia alata leaves) to the skin. Let it sit on skin for at least 10 minutes. This can be repeated if needed.
What you need
Nama J2 or any other juicer you may have
