Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which the skin becomes itchy, reddened, cracked and dry. Eczema can be triggered by certain foods or by substances that come in contact with the skin such as soaps, clothing, cosmetics and detergents.

I’ve had eczema on my hands since I was a teenager. I have tried all kinds of home remedies to reduce the terrible redness, itching and painful skin cracking of this very unpleasant skin condition. About a year ago I read a book on guidelines on safe and healthy eating and it suggests that by consuming 3 cups of oolong tea a day would help relieve the symptoms of eczema. It is believed that the polyphenols found in the tea act as antioxidant and suppress allergic responses.

Since then I have been drinking oolong tea everyday and this is the best remedy that works for my eczema.