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UNDERARM IRRITATION
QUESTION: I am having a problem under my arm pits. It started years ago and it was only about once or twice a
year. My doctor prescribed antibiotics to clear it up which worked well. But I would like to find an alternative because
the problem has gotten worse. I'd normally have a large pimple/bump filled with pus and it would be very sore. I'm
almost unable to move my arm due to the pain. If I didn't get attention sometimes it would burst and all would be fine.
If I couldn't stand it any longer, I'd go to the doctor. It would sometimes get as large as a ping pong ball.
I think it was caused by my sweating under the arm area and may be a reaction to the deodorant I used. But I
have switched to different deodorants/antiperspirants. And now I'm even trying the no-alcohol, all-natural kind. One of
them was a tea tree oil natural deodorant and Origins deodorant. But even while using them the problem has become
more severe. Now they constantly occur under my arm pits and they are smaller (more like large pimples) and they
burst and the pus comes out. But then another one appears soon after that. This is happening under both arm pits.
I sweat under my arms quite badly and can not go without something. I've tried that and it just won't work for
me. After about half the day I can't stand myself (the smell)
Can you help to clear up this problem and offer some something to either prevent it or to use the next time it
occurs? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
ANSWER: I would try violet, viola species, and use in combination with, red clover and burdock root. Fresh is best for
violet leaf, juice the leaves and add to black cherry juice do a shot a day until things clear or find a herbal tincture
which is made from the fresh leaves, the other two herbs mentioned would also help to relieve congestion like this.
My thought on the antiperspirant use is you may be allergic to the aluminum used to shrink the sweat glands
and stop perspiration, I would go off any antiperspirant which contains aluminum which is most, if you need to use
something use a deodorant to cover the smell. But I think I would try to control the sweating internally see my answers
on controlling sweating with herbs online and avoid deodorants and antiperspirants until the problem clears up. Better
to use soap and water in the restroom and cleanse and bath the area several times a day to remove the sweat buildup
and odor.
EXCESSIVE SWEATING
QUESTION: I was told cayenne pepper would be good for excessive sweating. Do you think this is true? Also, is there
anything better?
ANSWER: I may be able to help but it is hard to tell with the information at hand. Why do you have excess sweating,
menopause, pregnancy, diabetes, weight problem? I would not use cayenne for this condition, unless it was
homeopathic in nature, cayenne causes sweating.
The herbs generally associated with excess sweating are:
Sage, Latin Name Salvia officinalis, combines well with lycanthimum (ox eye daisy) for excess sweating
White Peony root, Latin Name: Paeonia albifloria is an amphoteric to sweating, reducing excess sweating or
increasing loss of sweating, it balances and harmonizes the sweat response, increases or decreases sweating as
needed.
Astragulus, Huang Qi, Yellow Leader, Latin Name: Astragulus membrananceus (beware there are other species being
used as a substitute) is an amphoteric to sweating, reducing excess sweating or increasing loss of sweating, it
balances and harmonizes the sweat response, increases or decreases sweating as needed.
Schisandra berry, Wu wei zu, 5 flavor fruit, Latin Name: Schisandra chinesis (northern) S. sphenanthera (southern, is
preferred species) Astringing in activity: puckers the jing, night sweats, inappropriate sweating.
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