What should I do if my hands itch after scraping taro?

Taro contains a lot of nutrients. Eating some of it regularly will have many benefits for human health. However, taro contains a special substance that can easily cause itching of the skin when it comes in direct contact with human skin. Let us now learn about what methods should be used to relieve itching when the skin is scraped with taro.

1. Methods

1. Wear gloves

When peeling, wear disposable gloves or put them in a plastic bag. This can be avoided.

2. Vinegar to the rescue

Pour some vinegar into your hands, rub them together and then peel them, the taro will not hurt you. When your hands become itchy from scraping taro or yam skin, fill a basin with clean water, add a little vinegar, stir well and use it to wash your hands, which can also relieve the itching. However, this method cannot be used if there are unhealed wounds on your hands.

3. Warm your hands with fire

When your hands become itchy from scraping taro or yam, the itching can be relieved by placing your hands over the fire and warming them slightly. Because taro contains a substance called saponin, which is irritating to the skin. Very small amounts of saponins can enter the blood and have a hemolytic effect, causing the decomposition of red blood cells, disintegration of blood cells, and loss of coagulation ability. But saponin will not cause food poisoning because it can be destroyed by gastric juice and it will also be destroyed by heat. But when using this method, be careful not to burn your hands.

4. Apply essential oil

If your hands feel extremely itchy after scraping the taro skin, you can first rinse them with clean water, then wipe off the water stains, apply a little wind oil and wipe them gently, and the itching will be gone.

5. Liquor and ginger

Wash your hands with soap, then rub some white wine on your hands and let it evaporate on its own. After evaporation, wash your hands with soap again to stop the itching. At the same time, if your skin becomes itchy due to accidental contact, applying ginger can relieve the itching.

When scraping taro, it is best to minimize the direct contact time between the skin and one end, such as wearing gloves or using a plastic bag to cover your hands. When you feel itchy and uncomfortable skin, you should promptly use some of the above methods to relieve it, especially do not rub your eyes with the hands that directly contact the taro.