Acne Care

on Tuesday, November 4, 2008


Acne, known as “Mukh-dushika” in ancient Ayurvedic literature is a common problem. Women are more affected than men as it occurs mostly at puberty. The main Doshas (humors) involved in this are Vata (air) and Kapha (water) and they vitiate the Rakta (Blood).

Herbs Used :
Manjishtha 'Root' (Rubia cordifolia)- It is a blood purifier used in skin disorders with inflammatory conditions and disorders due to Rakta(Blood).
Turmeric (rhizome)- historically used to improve the skin texture & color and also in various skin disorders. It is a best anti allergic and improves blood circulation.
Guduchi (stems)- It is a Rasayana (Rejuvenating) and is used in various disorders of Vata & Rakta (Blood) and beneficial in skin disorders, acts as a painkiller and decreases the burning sensation. It purifies the blood and helps in maintaining haemostasis.
Haritaki 'Fruit'(Terminalia chebula)- It decreases the inflammation by its mild laxative action, clears bowel and detoxifies the gut so that pure nutrition is available to the body.
Bitter Melon (Karela) 'fruit', 'seeds' (Momrdica Charantia) - It is a blood purifier and reduces fat in the blood.
Chandan (Sadalwood)- It decreases the burning sensation and improve the skin texture & color.
Neem 'Leaf' (Azadirachta Indica) -It is a blood purifier due to its bitter taste and used in diseases caused by vitiated Blood. It is beneficial in skin associated with itching and burning sensation.
According to Ayurveda :

The benefits of these herbs have historically been used to improve the skin texture & color and also in various skin disorders. They have anti allergic properties and improve blood circulation. They purify the blood due to their bitter taste and are used in problems caused by vitiated blood. They are known to be beneficial in skin problems associated with itching and burning sensations. They have Rasayana (Rejuvenating) properties and are used in various disorders of Vata (air) & Rakta (blood). They help in maintaining homeostasis, decrease the inflammation and by their mild laxative action, clear bowel and detoxify the intestines so that pure nutrition is available to the body. They soothe the irritated skin and help reduce fat in the blood.
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