Chinese herbs may offer alternative eczema cure

A CONCOCTION of Chinese herbs may help treat people suffering from eczema, research revealed yesterday.

The study found that patients taking a capsule of five raw herbs reported a better quality of life.

The patients using the herbs also had to rely less on conventional steroid creams.

The study was welcomed by dermatologists, but they warned patients to consult a doctor before taking herbal remedies.

This comes after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned last week that low quality herbal products, put patients at risk of dangerous reactions.

The latest research, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, examined the effects of the remedy known as a "pentaherbs formulation".