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Herbs that
can help clear skin and rebalance hormones
Dandelion (root)
Taraxacum offcinale
Dandelion is a common meadow herb of the Asteraceae or sunflower family that
has general detoxifying qualities, making it effective in the treatment of
skin blemishes. This common yard plant contains much that is beneficial to
our bodies: bitter compounds, choline, inulin, minerals such as calcium,
sodium, silicic acid, sulfur, and a high concentration of potassium and in
the fresh leaves. In skin care and cosmetics, it helps clear up acne,
eczema, and other skin eruptions.
Burdock (root)
Arctium lappa
Burdock is a thistled plant native to the Northern USA, Europe and Asia. The
roots and leaves of this plant have been used for centuries as a remedy
against skin cancer, acne, eczema, and other skin ailments and diseases. It
is mildly antibiotic and can help restore smoothness to the skin.
Yellow Dock (root)
Rumex crispus
Yellow dock, a general systemic toner, when combined with sarsaparilla,
provides a treatment for chronic skin disorders. Its active ingredients such
as the astringent tannis and the antimicrobial properties of the purgative
anthraquinones combine to make decoctions of the plant useful in treating
skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, as well as skin rashes.
Sarsaparilla (root)
Smiilax offcinalls
Sarsaparilla is a perennial trailing vine with prickly stems indigenous to
tropical America and the West Indies. Generally classified as a blood
purifier, sarsaparilla is combined with yellow dock to correct chronic skin
ailments, especially psoriasis. Individuals suffering from psoriasis have
been found to have high levels of endotoxins (cell wall fragments of normal
gut bacteria) circulating in the bloodstream. Sarsaponin, one of
sarsaparilla's main steroids was found to bind to these endotoxins and
remove them, thus relieving the afflicted person from psoriasis. Other
health conditions associated with high endotoxin levels include eczema,
arthritis, and ulcerative colitis, and can be alleviated also with the use
of sarsaparilla.
Purple Coneflower (powder)
Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea acts as a stimulant to the immune system by increasing the
production of specific types of white blood cells and strengthening human
cell walls so bacteria and viruses have a harder time getting into cells.
Using this herb can protect one against inflammatory conditions of the skin.
These wildflowers originally grew wild on the plains of the United States
and Canada, but they are now being cultivated in Europe and parts of Asia,
as well as in North America. They are taken orally to enhance immune system
response and to lessen the duration and symptoms of colds and flu. When
applied to the skin, they can relieve conditions such as eczema, insect
bites, and psoriasis. Purple Coneflower can also inhibit bacteria and the
formation of pus.
Red Clover (blossom)
Trifolium Pratense
Traditionally used to expel toxins from the bloodstream, red clover is
prized for being an effective treatment of skin problems because of its high
dosage of vitamin B-complex. In folk medicine, fresh red clover flowers have
been chopped or mashed and applied directly to skin inflammations such as
insect bites. More recently, creams, lotions, or ointments containing red
clover extract have been under observation for treating psoriasis and other
skin conditions.
Licorice (root)
Glycyrrhiza glaba
The ingestion of licorice in the proper quantities reduces inflammation and
redness of the skin. It has also been used in poultices for treatment of
dermatitis and skin infections. Licorice is used in combination with other
cleansing and healing herbs as an emollient also used a cosmetic skin
lightener.
Atlantic Kelp (powder)
Ascophyllum nodosum
Atlantic Kelp is rich in compounds that have specific use in the cosmetic
industry, such as polygalactosides, fucose polymers and ursolic acid. These
compounds contain abundant non-essential and essential amino acids such as
proline, glycine and lycine -- all of which are also found in the elastic
fibers of the skin -- and maintain and improve skin elasticity by improving
hydration. This unique seaweed grows exclusively on the North Atlantic coast
of North America and Europe and is highly valued as a detoxifier and blood
purifier. Its anti-inflammatory properties also benefit blemishes of the
skin.
Cayenne (40 HU)
Capsicum Fructescens
The hot and spicy taste of cayenne pepper is primarily due to an ingredient
known as capsaicin which when applied topically to the skin can relieve pain
and itching by acting on sensory nerves. This same dulling property can
reduce itching and inflammation associated with psoriasis. Cayenne functions
as a carrier agent that can stimulate and assist the movement of the other
ingredients to the sebaceous glands and pores of the skin.
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