B Vitamins

The B-complex is a collective group of water-soluble vitamins.  They are called a "complex" because they need each other, work together, complement each other and are are often found together in foods.

Below are some benefits derived from taking B vitamins for eczema.  Herbs where they can be found are also listed.

Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)
Helps maintain a healthy nervous system.  Assists in production of hydrochloric acid.  Found in alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, fenugreek, hops, nettle, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, rose hips and yellow dock

Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
Promotes healthy skin, hair and nails.  Aids in the metabolism of fats.  Eliminates dandruff.  Facilitates use of oxygen in skin tissue.  Found in alfalfa, burdock, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, fenugreek, hops, nettle, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaves, red clover, rose hips and yellow dock.

Vitamin B-3 (Niacin/Niacinamide/Nicotinic Acid)
Needed for proper circulation, healthy skin.  Aids in proper function of the nervous and digestive systems.  Assists in the production of hydrochloric acid.  Found in alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, hops, licorice, nettle, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, rosehips, slippery elm and yellow dock

Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Known as "the anti-stress vitamin."  Vital for proper functioning of the adrenal glands and formation of antibodies; helps convert fats, carbohydrates and protein into energy; provides a defense against stress and relief from allergies; alleviates symptoms of stiffness from arthritis and improves ability to heal and withstand physical injury.

Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
Necessary in the production of hydrochloric acid.  Helps digest proteins, carbohydrates and fats; assists in the absorption of vitamin B-12, aids in maintaining potassium balance.  Helpful in the treatment of allergies and arthritis.  Found in alfalfa and catnip.

Vitamin B -12 (Cyancobalamin)
Assists in the growth and repair of tissue, helps maintain a healthy nervous system as well as digestive system.  Prevents nerve damage.  Maintains the fatty sheaths that cover and protect nerve endings.   Found in alfalfa and hops.

Inositol
Helps form lecithin, metabolizes fat, helps in preventing eczema, promotes healthy hair, produces a calming effect and nourishes brain cells.

Biotin (Vitamin H)
Important coenzyme that is involved in the metabolism fats; aids cell growth; promotes healthy sweat glands and nerve tissue.  It helped stop my hair from falling out and prevents candida yeast from rooting into the intestinal tract).