Treating Scabies with Aromatherapy & Homeopathy

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, or itch mite. The mites burrow in the skin to lay eggs, particularly in the sides of the fingers, the elbows, groin, buttocks, nipples, and penis. The newly hatched mites reach adulthood within 14 days, and they, in turn, mate on the skin, thus perpetuating the infestation. Scabies is extremely infectious and can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.

Symptoms 
• intense itching, particularly at night
• a rash, which may become infected as a result of scratching

TREATMENT

Aromatherapy 
Use tea tree or lavender oil on the sores, to heal and prevent itching and inflammation. Rub the whole body with neat lavender oil, and then make a solution of lavender, aspic, and juniper in 4 teaspoons of vodka, and use that daily until symptoms improve.

Homeopathy 
Sulfur, given every 10 hours for three or four days, for the infected or anyone who has been in contact with someone infected. Psorinum, derived from the scabies mite, may be useful.

CAUTION
Do not give sulfur to anyone suffering from eczema without the supervision of a homeopath.