You can’t use patchouli topical treatment for eczema because patchouli contains ting agent, which is an alcohol component that can have an irritating effect on the eczema rash to avoid aggravating the eczema rash. For the treatment of eczema, topical ointments can be chosen from Chinese herbal ointments, such as dampiol ointment or centipede ointment. This is for those hypertrophic rashes, rashes that appear mossy. For vesicular, oozing rashes, you can also apply herbal treatment, such as fresh Amaranthus decoction, cold wet compress 2 times/day for 20 minutes/time, or dissolve Huang Lian Su tablets into liquid, cold wet compress or rinse 2 times/day for 20 minutes/time; and you can take oral herbal capsules, such as Huang Bai ointment or Gentian Diarrhea soft capsule, etc.