Herbal Products for Acne Problem

You can find products infused with herbs or herbal remedies just about anywhere nowadays. Drugstores, health food stores, local market and cosmetics counters at the department stores all have items that contain herbs and other botanical components. Before using any supplement or herb you should discuss the matter with an experienced healthcare practitioner. Just because a product is touted as natural, it doesn?t mean that it is safe. In fact, natural simply means, "occurring in nature", including naturally occurring hazardous materials, like arsenic and cyanide. So, you could consider that the natural label is practically meaningless.

In fact, those so-called "natural" products often contain many "unnatural" substances including preservatives, fragrances, stabilizers, and dyes. Obviously, if a product is really natural, you will not find it on shelves, as it will go bad in a few days after coming out of the factory.

There is currently a higher interest to study botanical components that contain antimicrobial chemicals which may help in decimating P. acnes, the bacteria that is often associated wit acne growth.

Green tea cream: It is produced from the medicinal component of green tea leaves. Its advocates claim that the leaves are comparable in effectiveness with benzoil peroxide.

Tea tree oil: It is derived from a unique tea tree species native to Australia and has often been used as topical antiseptic in that continent. A laboratory test confirmed that certain active components in it may restrict the growth of P. acnes. Its proponents believe that even severe acne cases can be cured effectively.

Calendula: Also known as pot marigold, often used as ornamental plants in gardens. Tinctures, lotions, and creams can be made from its orange-colored flowers. People with acne are encouraged to wash affected areas using tea made from its flowers. If marigolds can?t clear your acne, it is a good idea to plant calendula at home.

These herbs are thought to contain beneficial anti-inflammatory properties and could be helpful in treating acne:

EchinaceaGerman chamomileGoldensealFlaxseed and its oilBlack currant seed oilWitch hazelEvening primrose oilLicorice root

Some herbalists argue that certain chemicals in these plants can improve inflamed acne:

Kali bromatum: For those who have deep acne, particularly on the forehead.

Hepar sulphur: For irritating and pus-filled acne.

Belladonna: For those who have inflammation on pustular acne which get better with cold applications or those who experience heat flushes on the face.

Silicea: For pit-forming acne or pustules.

Before obtaining a concoction of herbs online or buying a bottle of herbal pills off the shelves, you need to get tips from a certified herbalist, when trying alternative treatments, it is a good idea to maintain a degree of skepticism. However, if you are interested in discovering more about traditional herbal drugs, you should gather more information from salesmen or neutral websites.

For those who prefer natural products, they may try products that contain B vitamin and zinc, which can heal inflamed acne. However, their true effectiveness may need to be proven. Here is some further information on likely helpful substances:

•  Zinc can be found in some topical erythromycin ointments. It is likely, but not entirely proven, that zinc oxide improve the activeness of anti-acne products. One prescription drug that contains zinc oxide is Theramycin Z. Oral zinc can be effective for treating inflammatory acne and available without a prescription. Zinc may cause nausea and sickness and it may reduce the absorption rate of some antibiotics, for example tetracyclines.

• Vitamin B3 is available in Nicomide-T gel and cream. They are both available without a prescription.

•  Oral nicomide is only available in prescription drugs along with zinc oxide, folic acid and cupric oxide.

Source: Health Guidance

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