Herbs for Acne
Supplementation with herbs that are blood cleansers
or blood purifiers is recommended. These herbs
strengthen the action of the liver and the kidneys, helping
with detoxification and excretion.
- Dandelion root
tincture (Taraxacum officinale) is recommended.
- Others
include burdock root (Arctium lappa), also known as
gobo, and can be purchased fresh at health food grocers
or in Asian markets. It can be used either raw or cooked
in salads, stir-fries, or other vegetable dishes.
- Burdock
root tincture can also be used.
- Red clover (Trifolium
pratense) makes a pleasant tea that can be consumed
throughout the day.
- Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum)
can either be taken in tincture form or the seeds
can be ground up and eaten in combination with hot cereal,
granola, or other foods.
- Other herbs useful in the treatment of acne include:
Echinacea spp. and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis).
- Goldenseal is particularly helpful in clearing up underlying
conditions of intestinal toxicity.
- Herbal remedies
used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for acne
include cnidium seed, (Cnidium monnieri), and honeysuckle
flower (Lonicera japonica).
- Supplementation nutrients,
such as essential fatty acids (EFAs), vitamin B
complex, zinc, vitamin A or beta-carotene, and chromium
are also recommended.
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