Inflammation Reducing Herbs
The following herbs have been considered to have general anti-inflammatory properties and claims have been made that they may be helpful in the treatment of acne:
German Chamomile
Witch Hazel
Licorice Root
Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil
Black Currant Seed Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Echinacea
Goldenseal
Some herbalists contend that certain compounds can help specific types of inflammatory acne:
Belladonna: For people who experience flushes of heat to the face or who have inflamed pustular acne that improves with cold applications.
Hepar Sulphur:Â For painful, pus filled acne.
Kali Bromatum:Â For deep acne, especially on the forehead, in persons who are chilled and nervous.
Silicea:Â For pustules or pit-forming acne.
Hope this helps…
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