Wheat powder has been used to relieve skin itching, rashes, insect bites, plant poisons, shingles since thousands of years ago. Wheat contains substances that can moisturize the skin and soften and repair dry skin. Wheat is also efficacious to relieve chickenpox because it reduces itching and discomfort on the skin.
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Method 1 of 2: Bathing with a Bag of Wheat
Step 1. Buy oatmeal
Oatmeal porridge is not only delicious to eat but also efficacious in moisturizing the skin, reducing itching, and functioning as a softener, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Oatmeal also protects the skin from sunburn and inflammation caused by certain skin conditions. You can buy oatmeal in the market or supermarket. Use real wheat and not instant wheat because it is more effective. Do not use wheat porridge that has added flavours.
Step 2. Make the wheat bag
Pour the oat powder into a nylon or muslin sock. Use 1/3 cup of wheat for a child. Then, tie a sock so the contents don't spill. Use a cloth that can hold the grain as well as allow water to pass through.
Step 3. Fill the tub
Make sure the water temperature and level are appropriate for your child. Set the water temperature warm enough so that it feels comfortable and activates the properties of wheat porridge.
Step 4. Place the bag in the bath
Let the bag of oats lie in the water and soak for a few minutes. Oatmeal porridge will secrete a milky white liquid that reduces itching.
Step 5. Put the child in the bath
After the wheat is dissolved and soaked by the bath water, place the child in the water. Be careful, because the wheat will make the tub slippery.
Step 6. Bathe the child gently
Let the child bathe in oatmeal for 15-20 minutes. Lift the bag of grain and allow the water droplets from the bag to wet the surface of the child's skin.
Step 7. Dry your child
Do not rub the towel against the child's skin. Just pat the towel on the child to dry the skin without stimulating the itching.
Method 2 of 2: Bathing with Colloidal Wheat Porridge
Step 1. Colloidal wheat is a special type of wheat porridge
This wheat is not eaten but is made into a powder, and is used in various products such as shampoo, shaving gel, and moisturizing cream. Colloidal wheat has a high starch content. Starch acts as a moisturizer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory so it is good for and protects the skin. Colloidal oats can be purchased at health food stores and are natural.
Step 2. Make your own colloidal wheat powder
You can also make your own colloidal wheat powder using a food processor. Just take plain wheat powder (not instant). Grind in a food processor or mash until it forms a fine powder. You can make as many as you want.
Step 3. Bath preparation
You will need 1/3 cup of oats powder for each bath time. Fill the tub with warm water, then pour the oat powder into the tap water stream. Thus, the wheat will dissolve more easily into a colloidal solution. This means that the grain will be held in the water and not sink to the bottom of the tub. Stir the tub water to make sure the oats are completely dissolved and to break up any lumps in the water.
Step 4. Put the child in the bath
Just as before, place the child in the tub after the grain has started to work. Be careful because the floor of the tub will be slippery.
Step 5. Bathe the Child
Soak the child in colloidal wheat solution for 15-20 minutes. Do not use sponges or washcloths. Just grab the wheat water with your hands and pour it over the child's head.
Step 6. Pat the child dry
Do not rub the child's skin with a towel because it will stimulate itching on the skin. Just pat the child's body with a towel. You can bathe your child twice a day as long as the skin condition persists, especially if recommended by a doctor.
Warning
- Throw away the wheat bag after use
- Make a new bag of oats each time you shower.
- Do not leave children unattended.
