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Leo Kwan
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@Gujar, eczema is a common problem in Hong Kong where I live. Besides seeing it frequently on people on the street, it is on people whom I know too. It is almost certain that most dermatologists are incapable of a cure.

A good TCM doctor with specialisation in this ailment may, but I am not able to recommend any where you live. Practitioners in TCM can be inapt in this job as any others.

However, there are things that help to reduce the symptoms for those I know that you may want to try:

Reduce intake of gluten and simple carbohydrates. Processed white flour is the number one enemy. Too much white rice is not good too. Diversify your carbohydrates sources to include less processed grains and other plants, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.

Less spicy food. If curry is in your daily diet, try to prepare your own by reducing the more stimulating ingredients and less of spices.

More sleep, and better quality of it. A regular pattern is useful, so are environment and duration. Many people neglect this: hygiene of the beddings — dust mites, fungal spores and other pathogens in the air multiply quickly in warm and relatively more humid fabrics and mattresses in our beds. Controlling their density by way of frequent changing, antiseptics and sunning helps a lot.

Non-sweating exercises. People with eczema tend to avoid sweating and thus move a lot less, which in turn fuels the growth of symptoms. Try exercising using routines that cause less sweating: certain forms of yoga, tai chi, or even stretching are important to maintain your bodily vitals to recover and counter the attacks.

Now, back to your question: where to get the tea that is suitable for you and what tea exactly:

Classic style Phoenix oolongs are a safe bet because it is not clear of your TCM condition by the scant info I have here. These are examples of them:
Phoenix Classic
Honey Orchid
Xingren Xiang ( trade name: Orchid Gratus )
Huangzhi Xiang Classic

They are available in my own shop here: https://www.teahong.com/. You are welcome to compare quality with other shops, if they have them.

If your yin energy is not as frail as I guess, you may want to try these even more effective bouquet style Phoenix oolongs in cleaning your systems:
Eight Immortals
Da Bai Ye ( trade name: Big White )
Song Cultivar
Snow Orchid
Yashi Xiang ( trade name: Orchid Literati )

Refrain from black tea ( especially broken grades that are popular in the mass market ), coffee, and alcohol ( in particular beer and liquor ). They exacerbate the condition, in that order in increasing severity.

Hope this helps.

  • This reply was modified 7 years, 3 months ago by Leo Kwan.
  • This reply was modified 7 years, 3 months ago by Leo Kwan.