Herbal Uses
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Acne and Skin Disorders
Acne and Skin Disorders |
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer from some types of skin disorders, diseases and symptoms. Acne is possibly the most frequently occurring skin disorder among young adults and teenagers. If you’ve ever suffered from the pestering attacks of skin disorders, never get disheartened and disillusioned! Instead of worrying unnecessarily, you will need to find a permanent treatment for the problem. Though there are a number of drugs, lotions, ointments and gels that claim to cure acne and skin disorders, they all have one thing in common; in many cases, these drugs and medications may make the matters worse by their debilitating side effects. All these drugs are designed to provide you an immediate relief, but this may not last, long enough to provide you a permanent cure. On the other hand, several herbs have been documented for their excellent healing properties and beneficial nature. Though the suggested herbs to cure acne and other skin disorders can occupy several pages of the herbal compendium, some of them are widely used by millions of people, from many regions of the world. A simple herbal blend that can help with acne and other skin disorders is making a concoction consisting of equal parts of herbal extracts of sarasaparilla, yellow dock, burdock, cleavers, lavender flower extracts, neroli flower petals and rose buds. This herbal mix is believed to be highly potent blood and lymph gland cleanser, apart from its mild antiseptic properties. Consuming half a teaspoon of this mixture along with one teaspoon of warm water will help you cleanse your skin pores and get rid of toxic wastes from your skin. Neem is a well-known wonder herb that is extremely effective in curing even the bad cases of acne breakouts. It can also provide an excellent cure to get rid of eczema and other similar skin diseases. It is also an effective germicidal with many established healing factors and parameters. Neem can counteract with excessive sugar in the blood stream by removing the excessive portion from your blood. Neem extracts are also good in blocking harmful viruses and bacteria growing within in your body and also over the skin. Indian Basil (Tulsi) is another excellent herb that can cure all types of skin diseases with a high degree of sophistication. Basil is an herb that has many religious connotations and attachments in Indian mythology. It is assumed to be one of the purest plants available in the Indian subcontinent. Basil has some of the unidentified plant factors that can exert a positive influence over your body to prevent skin disorders from occurring anywhere over the surface. It is a well known blood purifier and a good skin cell rejuvenator. Indian turmeric is yet another herb that has been used for thousands of years, both in China and India (see also herbs history). It is a complete herb for a wide ranging symptoms and conditions, like infections, injuries, skin diseases, acne and wounds. Indian turmeric is also well-known for its excellent antiseptic properties and skin regeneration capabilities. An herbal compendium is never complete without highlighting the greatest characters of Sandalwood and its wonderful essential oil. Armed with an extraordinary fragrance, sandalwood oil is an excellent source of many herbal compounds that are effective in providing you a lasting cure for acne and skin eruptions. Make your sandal paste by mixing small amount of essential oil in equal amount of sandalwood and turmeric powder. Lavender oil is another age old herb that has been continuously used by people to cure many skin diseases and maladies. Aloe Vera is another example of what special herbs can do to solve even the most difficult skin problems. |