Herbs - The alternative remedy for acne, pimples, eczema, pimples and many skin problems

Herbs - The alternative remedy for acne, pimples, eczema, pimples and many skin problems

For those of us who prefer the natural, tried and true to the “fast food” of modern life, nature has always found the answers to our needs. Since time immemorial, herbs have been used to treat most medical and beauty problems we may encounter, and this will continue until the end of time as long as we nurture our green heritage and preserve our herbal heritage.

Herbs can be used internally (as a drink or eaten fresh) or externally; as infusions, creams or oils. For the purposes of this article, I have grouped them into their functional categories for ease of use. I've included simple recipes (that apply to all herbs listed under the recipe) to help you get the job done. Good luck!

External treatments

On-site treatment

A date is looming and Oh No! An ugly stain! No problem, try the following:

Squeeze fresh juice from the stem, leaf, seed, fruit or flower directly onto the area to kill germs, cool inflammation and improve blood circulation.

Dandelion (stems)

Nasturtium and evening primrose (petals)

Aloe and Bulbinella (leaf)

Clove of garlic)

lemon juice)

Infusion, facial splash and facial steam. (As a daily cleansing treatment)

Make an “Infusion” The standard recipe is: 1 teaspoon dried herbs (3 teaspoons fresh herbs) to 1 cup boiling water, let stand 5 minutes, strain and cool. Apply to skin with cotton wool, or as a facial splash or facial steam.

Lavender and parsley. Flowers and leaves can be used for facial steams.

Chicory – for inflammation, boils and septic areas.

Patchouli and bergamot – powerful, antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial, regenerates skin cells

Mask, compress or compress. (A few times a week or if the problem is really worrying)

Make a face pac (mask) or paste (poultice) or compress (cotton soaked in liquid and placed on the face); The standard method is: the plant is chopped up and a little water is added, left to dry, then washed off.

Horseradish – (paste) replace water with milk.

Nettle – (paste) eczema and acne remedy.

Comfrey and fenugreek – (paste) use leaves.

Calendula – (paste) (petals) clears and softens the skin

Aloe – (paste) crush leaves (no need to add water) heals and prevents scarring.

Basil – (paste) no need to add water, draws out pus.

Chamomile – (compress) reduces inflammation.

Chickweed – (poultice) relieves inflammation and brings boils to the head.

Borage – (Face Pac) with cooked barley and bran.

Astringent (twice a week or before that great date to look good.)

Use an astringent to tighten pores, prevent sagging and reduce tired appearance. Make an infusion, the standard quantities are; 1 cup of herbs to 1 liter of boiling water, let cool. Apply to face with cotton wool.

Evening Primrose – use leaves for oily, patchy skin, eczema and rashes.

Chamomile – use petals, tones, clarifies, cleanses and softens the skin.

Horsetail – clarifies tones and cleanses the skin.

Fragrant Geranium – a mild astringent to cleanse and improve blood circulation.

Face Cream: (Long-term, twice-daily treatment with cream)

Make your own face cream. The basic recipe is as follows: Use a combination of honey, lanolin, glycerin and almond oil in equal proportions as a base. Heat slowly in a pan, add chopped herbs in a ratio of 1/5 herbs to 4/5 base and stir until the mixture boils. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, then strain, whisking the mixture until thick and creamy and fairly cold. Pour into pots and cover.

Bulbinella – soothes all skin problems.

Aloe – Use the leaf juice to make a soothing and healing moisturizer.

Myrtle – for blemishes.

Calendula and Comfrey and Salad Burnet for dry skin

Chamomile – for oily skin.

Facial Oils: (Long-term, twice-daily treatment with oil)

(Make this way): Dry the herb. Add to a base oil such as almond, jojoba or sweet oil (the ratio is ½ herb and ½ oil) Place in a closed jar, leave in a warm place (shake daily) strain after 10 days. Discard herbs, repeat process with fresh (dried) herbs until desired strength is achieved. This should take around 4 to 5 weeks. The higher the concentration of herb to oil, the more effective the mixture will be.

Calendula – (petals) relieves inflammation, has antiseptic properties, heals and soothes.

Tea Tree – is an antibacterial, soothes irritated skin. More effective when mixed with witch hazel.

Rose – clarifies tones and cleanses the skin.

Evening Primrose – helps remove stains.

Fragrant Geranium – Helps balance sebum in oily and dry or inflamed skin.

INTERNAL TREATMENTS

To solve a skin problem, it is not enough to apply products to the face, the body needs to be cleansed from the inside. The benefit is to purify the blood; Blood removes impurities and transports necessary nutrients to the skin. There are two different ways to do this. The first is to drink an infusion (tea), the second is to include freshly eaten herbs in your diet.

Inspired by Hester-Lynne Murdoch