Oleander comes from a plant scientifically known as Nerium Olander.

It is a shrub of Mediterranean origin, only 2 to 3 metres high.

It can be recognised by its pointed leaves, which give off a fresh scent. Its fragrant flowers are red, pink or white.

Like all plants in the Apocynaceae family, it secretes a toxic latex.

This toxicity is due to the presence of alkaloids and glycosides.

Main indications

Oleander is used in dermatology to treat eczema of the scalp.

This is a scaly eruption characterised by the appearance of scabs and itching.

Lesions appear on the edge of the scalp and behind the ears.

Oleander can also be used to treat weeping eczema in newborn babies.

It reduces the appearance of vesicles containing a sticky, itchy secretion.

Finally, oleander is also recommended for all forms of seborrhoeic dermatitis, such as greasy hair.