Herbal Remedies for Acne
Pustules that form from the sebaceous glands of the skin characterize acne. Acne pustules are usually infected by a bacterium named anaerobic. The official cause of acne is still unknown, though it is related to hormonal and genetic factors. A diet rich in fats, and internal toxicity caused by chronic constipation are some of the factors that make it more severe.
Applications of these medicinal herbs can dry the pustules and improve the skin’s appearance.
Herbal remedies for acne
- Carrot: Soothes the skin and makes it more beautiful. Contains vitamin A
- Evening primrose: Nourishes the skin, fights rashes
- Sorrel: Emollient, cicatrizant, and cleanses the skin
- Onion: Soothes the skin and makes it more beautiful, cleans dirty skin
- Cabbage: Wound healer, vulnerary, cleanses skin
- Milfoil: Wound healer, antiseptic, cleanses skin
- Aloe: Wound healer, soothing, increases defenses
- Burdock: Antibiotic. Very useful for acne and skin rashes
- Pansy: Cleanses the blood of toxic waste which poisons the skin, wound healer, anti-inflammatory
- Black elder: Sudorific, depurative. Useful for eczema, furuncles, or acne
To find out more about these herbs and how to prepare or find them please consider purchasing the Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.
