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health advisory Hospital Alternative Medicine 2007-11-16 3:10:49

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Some herbal acne home remedies...

Liquefy cabbage leaves with witch hazel, strain and add two drops of lemon oil. Use as a lotion.

ALOE GEL, has astringent & antibacterial properties and is applied topically.

CALENDULA promotes healing of skin tissue. You can make a strong infusion of this herb and use as a facial was or steam. It is also available in creams.

LAVENDER compresses are used to relieve inflammation.

ROSEWATER is applied topically for pain & inflammation.

TEA TREE OIL is a powerful antiseptic but must be diluted before applying to skin.

WALNUT LEAF is a useful astringent skin wash.

WITCH HAZEL has antibacterial & astringent properties.

ECHINACEA tincture taken internally promotes healing, reduces inflammation.

GOLDENSEAL is an antimicrobial which stops oozing.

Acne & blackheads Home Remedies

1. Put toothpaste on your pimple before you go to bed, should help reduce swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste not the gel. One of the most popular acne home remedies.

2. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne.

3. Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.

4. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling.