Best Herbs for AcneHerbal Tea & Herbal Remedies
Some of the best herbs for acne are sarsaparilla, green tea extract and licorice.
Some of these herbs are used topically, such as green tea extract, which is a common ingredient in acne creams and others can be made into a herbal tea for ingestion.
The herbs described below include links to the herb description pages and herbal tea recipes.
Acne can be treated with herbs and is usually caused by some type of hormone imbalance within the body.
 Acne Herbs
The following list of herbs are effective treating acne:
- Basil
- Basil can be used topically to treat skin irritated by acne. Make a basil tea and cool, use it as a topical solution on the acne prone area. You can also drink the tea as it is rich with anti viral and anti bacterial qualities.
- Green Tea
- Green Tea is becoming a very common remedy for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Green Tea has anti bacterial properties and antioxidants to help cleanse the system and restore balance. Results have been noted by consumption of Green Tea and its inclusion into acne creams and lotions. Green Tea (cooled of course) can also be used as a wash or astringent topically.
- Licorice
- Licorice is effective in treating acne and is an integral part of the Chinese Medicine kit. Licorice has the anti-viral qualities that help once the outbreak has occured. It can be used topically or ingested as a herbal tea.
- Sandalwood
- Sandalwood has some amazing qualities that aid in providing flawless, glowing skin. It is most effective when made into a topical mask when treating acne. Sandalwood can restore the skin and diminish acne scars.
- Sarsaparilla
- Sarsaparilla has proven itself useful in treating acne. You can ingest the herbal remedy as a tea, or make a compress that you apply directly to the acne affected area.
Your health care practitioner should administer all herbs. Please consult them before you start to treat illnesses with Herbs.
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