pimples or acne

Healing Wonders of Herbs

Guide to the Effective Use of Medicinal Plants

By Herminia de Guzman-Ladion,
R.N., A.R.P.T., P.T.R.P.

pimples or acne   
 
    Acne is a skin condition common in adolescents and young adults.
This is characterized by comedones which often become inflamed and form papules,
pustules, modules and cysts which usually occur on the face, chest and back.

Water Treatments 
 
    1. Wash face with warm water using mild soap, 3 times a day.
    2. Steam face for 15 minutes after washing, once a day.
    3. Avoid touching face with fingers. Don't prick pimples with fingers.
    4. Drink plenty of fruit juices and fresh water.
    5. Get enough sleep, at least 7-8 hours a day.
    6. Eat less of starchy foods, sweets, chocolates and nuts.
        Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Herbal Medications
 
    1. Ripe papaya with kalamansi juice
        * Mix three tablespoons of mashed ripe papaya,
          with 1 tablespoon kalamansi juice.
        - Apply mixture on the face every after washing.
          Leave it on for 30 minutes, then wash face with warm water.
          You may leave it on the face overnight if you can tolerate it.

    2. Sabila leaves
        * Get one leaf and peel the outer covering.
        - Rub the juice on the face every after washing 
           with warm water, Leave it on for
          30 minutes. You may leave it on the face overnight 
           if you can tolerate it.

    3. Romero leaves
        * Crush 5 leaves and extract the juice.
        - Apply juice on face after washing it with warm water. 
           Leave it on overnight.