Skin Problem
- August 28, 2019
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Skin is the most important & largest part that covers our whole body. There are different skin disorders that affect the whole skin. The different problems that is seen in skin disorder patients are acne, blisters, cold sores, hives, actinic keratosis, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, carbuncle, cellulitis, melanoma, lupus, wart, melasma, & ringworm, etc. These problems create redness, pain, itching, inflammation, & burning sensation of the skin. People use to take steroidal medicines & creams for skin problems but instead of getting proper relief more side-effects are seen on the body. There are numerous natural & effective herbs that are present in nature for managing skin problems by doing some simple home remedies mentioned below:
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1. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a very effective herb that deals with all skin disorders. This herb shows anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, & immuno-modulator properties.
How to use
- Take the fresh pulp of Aloe vera mix pure turmeric powder in it. Apply it over the affected part of the skin for 20 minutes. After that rinse it with normal water.
- The capsules prepared from the standardized extract of Aloe vera can be consumed once or twice daily for reducing redness, pain, inflammation, & itching.
2. Neem
Neem is a herb that shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, & immuno-modulator properties. These properties remove all toxins out from the skin, reduces acne, pimple, scars, melasma, warts, etc. This herb acts as a natural blood purifier.
How to use
- Take fresh neem leaves, make a powder of it & store in a container. After that take 1 tablespoon of neem powder, add a pinch of pure turmeric powder, & few drops of rose water. Apply this herbal paste over the affected area of your skin to get good results in all skin problems.
- Neem juice is also an effective home remedy. So take 30 ml of this juice with an equal amount of water early in the morning on an empty stomach.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric is an ancient herb for skin problems used for its various medicinal properties. The active compound turmeric in it is very beneficial for all skin problems. There are different home remedies for skin problems that can be prepared from turmeric & can be easily used at home.
How to use
- Take pure powder of turmeric to add rose water in it. Apply it over the affected part of the skin for reducing inflammation & itching.
- The extract of turmeric known as curcumin is also available in the market. So use one capsule once or twice daily as a herbal supplement for your skin.
4. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a herb that shows antioxidant properties & neutralizes free radicals in the cells. This herb prevents skin damage & keeps you away from all skin disorders.
How to use
- Take cinnamon powder add honey in it. Make a paste & apply over the affected areas of the skin. This will help to reduce pain, inflammation, itching, redness, etc associated with skin disorders.
- Take a teaspoon of cinnamon in two cups of water. Boil this mixture until the remaining half cup. Strain the mixture & drink this herbal tea.
5. Chamomile
Chamomile herb is a good & effective home remedy for skin problems. It contains powerful chemical like alpha-bisabolol that maintains the healing process. It reduces irritation of the skin, itching, burns, acne, warts, wounds, etc.
How to use
- Drink a herbal tea prepared from chamomile once or twice daily.
- Take a few flowers of chamomile & crush them all to make a paste. Add a few drops of rose water in it. Apply this over the affected area of the skin for 20 minutes. After that rinse this with normal water.
6. Coriander
Coriander herb is a natural remedy for all skin problems. It contains properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-irritant, etc. These properties deal with the redness, itching, irritation, burning sensation, & pain in the skin.
How to use
- Take a teaspoonful of coriander seeds & boil it in cups of water until remaining half cup. Strain the mixture & drink this herbal decoction once or twice daily.
- Take fresh leaves of coriander make a paste of it. Add a few drops of olive oil in it & apply over the affected area of the skin for 15 minutes. After that you can rinse, this home remedy for skin problems will deal with the itching, irritation, redness, & burning sensation of the skin.
These home remedies for skin problem will help you to get rid of any type of skin disease. So use any of the two to three remedies as per the availability.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.