From our list of herbs and spices, the following are recommended for Acne:
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- Aloe
- Calendula
- Cayenne
- Dandelion Root
- Echinacea Purpurea
- Echincacea Angustifolia
- Inositol
- Kelp
- Milk Thistle
- Oregon Grape Root
- Red Clover
- Sarsaparilla
- Saw Palmetto
- Sheep Sorrel
- Tea Tree
- Watercress
- Witch Hazel
- Yellow Dock
Natural Cures and Remedies for Acne
Yellow dock is another general detoxifier, which is especially useful whenever skin problems are made worse by constipation (yellow dock is a gentle laxative). It can be used for eczema, acne and psoriasis.
Another effective remedy in the realm of nutrition that seems to offer new promise of help for acne is zinc. It has shown dramatic results in some cases. Zinc should be taken in therapeutic doses of 50 mg. three times a day. After noticeable improvement it can be gradually reduced.
Aloe, Calendula, Cayenne, Dandelion Root, Echinacea Purpurea, Echincacea Angustifolia, Inositol, Kelp, Milk Thistle, Oregon Grape Root, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Saw Palmetto, Sheep Sorrel, Tea Tree, Watercress, Witch Hazel, Yellow Dock
Indications (Black Bean) – Acne ; Albuminuria ; Alcoholism ; Anemia ; Anorexia ; Anuria ; Bacteria ; Bladder Stone ; BPH
The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of acne. The peel, pounded well with water on a piece of stone, should be applied to the affected areas. The lemon has also proved beneficial in removing pimples and acne . It should be applied regularly.
Indications (Anserina) – Acne ; Albuminuria ; Allergy ; Angina ; Arthrosis ; Backache ; Bleeding ; Cancer ; Cancer, colon ; Cancer, intestine ; Cancer, liver ; Cancer, spleen ; Cancer, stomach ; Canker ; Cardiopathy ; Catalepsy ; Cholera ; Colic ; Colitis ; Corn ; Cramp ; Diarrhea ; Dysentery ; Dysmenorrhea (2; KOM; MAD;
Aloe
Calendula
Cayenne
Dandelion Root
Echinacea Purpurea
Echincacea Angustifolia
Inositol
Kelp
Milk Thistle
Oregon Grape Root
Red Clover
Sarsaparilla
Saw Palmetto
Sheep Sorrel
Tea Tree
Watercress
Witch Hazel
Yellow Dock
Acne can be very troublesome for teenagers, and sometimes it persists into adulthood. It may require prolonged treatment, sometimes with herbs that can influence the hormones involved. The measures below can be tried singly or in combination, depending on how severe the acne is. If it is an occasional single spot, just treat it with external remedies. If it is quite a few spots, take internal treatment – again, either singly or combined, and also use external remedies. The internal treatment for acne often needs to be ongoing for months or even years to bring sustained results. Supplementing with zinc will aid skin healing, although it may be necessary to improve the whole diet – avoid chocolate, coffee and alcohol.