Herbs, Herbal Cure for Acne

Detoxifying Herbs: The theory is that when the liver becomes congested or sluggish, toxins are not filtered out of the body but instead get into the bloodstream which can show up as a skin problems like acne.

Tea Tree Oil is a widely used disinfectant and antiseptic that kills fungus and a broad range of bacteria, including the acne bacteria.

Marigold flowers are a wonderfully cleansing herb. Try marigold tea, available from many health stores.

Black currant seed oil or evening primrose oil, three 500-milligram capsules a day daily for three months or until your acne clears up.

Burdock: boosts immunity and purifies the blood. You can take burdock in capsule form (follow the directions) or make a acne fighting tea.

Burdock (Herb) Tea for Acne

Steep a teaspoon of burdock in one cup of boiling water. Drink 1 to 3 cups a day for 1 to 2 weeks before your period if acne is related to your menstrual cycle. Continue for 3 months to 1 year, until the symptoms subside.

Yellow Dock: It has compounds called anthraquinone glycosides that stimulate bile production, aiding digestion and nudging a sluggish liver.

Yellow Dock (Herb) Tea for Acne

Like burdock, steep one teaspoon in one cup of boiling water. Or take 1/3 teaspoon of tincture in 8 ounces of water 3 times a day. It may take 3 months to 1 year to notice improvement.

It will give your skin a healthy glow as well. Note: Don't take yellow dock if you have kidney stones.

Chinese herbs cnidium seed and honeysuckle flower are prescribed for acne by Chinese herbalists.

Red clover is an herb suggested for chronic conditions affecting the skin.

HERBS & THEIR MEDICINAL USAGE (P-Z)

Parsley
Peppermint
Plantain
Pleurisy Root
Poke Root
Raspberry
Red Clover
Sarsaparilla
Shepherd's Purse
Skunk Cabbage
Slippery Elm
St. John's Wort
Valerian
Vervain
Violet
White Oak
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Yellow Dock

HERBAL CURE OF DISEASES

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Anxiety
Bedwetting
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HERBS & THEIR MEDICINAL USAGE (A-O)

Aloe
Arnica
Astragalus
Barberry
Black Cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blessed Thistle
Burdock
Butchers Broom
Catnip
Cat's Claw Herb
Cayenne
Chamomile
Chaparral
Chickweed
Cleavers
Couch Grass
Cramp Bark
Dandelion
Echinacea
Elecampane
Eucalyptus
Evening Primrose
Eyebright
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Garlic
Ginkgo
Goldenrod
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Gravel Root
Hawthorn
Hops
Horehound
Horsetail
Hydrangea
Hyssop
Irish Moss
Juniper
Lavender
Licorice
Lobelia
Marshmallow
Milk Thistle
Motherwort
Mullein
Myrrh
Oregon Grape