Impetigo Herbal Remedies - Impetigo

For a contagious condition like impetigo, herbal remedies concentrate on preventing the spread of infection.

With a cotton pad, dab echinacea extract on affected area after a bath. Alternate every five minutes with concentrated liquid whey. Continue this treatment for half an hour, repeating every two hours. The echinacea prevents infection and the whey kills the bacteria. Use only sterilized cotton to squeeze open pustules, then apply echinacea.

Calendula salve also prevents infection effectively and speeds healing. Mix with vitamin E oil and apply to affected area to promote healing without scarring.

Drink 10 drops of echinacea in liquid three times daily for one week.

Sage, thyme, St. John's wort, stinging nettle, licorice root and red clover help cleanse the blood. Prepare a herbal tea and drink three times daily to nurture the skin and help clear up the problem.

Drink 2 oz. of aloe vera juice three times daily.

Alternate topical use of aloe vera gel and tea tree oil on an hourly basis, or as needed.