Herbs can give you a glowing skin without the risk of adverse side effects when used as directed. Here I describe a couple of herbal preparations made from easily available herbs that can help you get a radiant complexion.
Herbs are well known for their skin nurturing properties. They can bring back the lost sheen without adverse side effects, if used as prescribed. This article explains briefly the general properties of skin and some herbs found around the household that can be used to enhance the radiance of your skin.
Skin is the largest organ of our body and has a surface area of approximately 2 sq m. It protects the body from environmental pollution and bears the brunt of UV radiation as well. It is also an organ of elimination and eliminates waste matter in the form of sweat.
A healthy body has a healthy skin. Some digestive disorders like constipation and sluggish bowel can lead to skin disorders. If your gut has a predominance of bad bacteria over the good ones, then it can lead to skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis etc. So these toxins in the body have to be eliminated in the first place. A simple way to eliminate toxins is by drinking adequate amount of water at intervals. Increasing the fiber content in diet also helps improve the digestive capabilities. In case of chronic adverse skin conditions a colon cleansing is recommended.
Ayurvedic Skin Care
Ayurveda system recommends a number of herbal preparations that can help anyone to get a radiant skin free of blemishes. The system recommends a way of life which when adopted can get you not only a beautiful skin but also a healthy body, mind and spirit. This is accomplished with no side effects.
Some herbal preparations for beautiful skin are given below.
Cynodon Dactylon also known as Bermuda grass has a positive action on skin. A paste made of a handful of this grass and a finger of turmeric should be smeared on the body in a thin layer and left for an hour or so. Then wash it off with water. This is effective in clearing most of the skin diseases, blemishes, boils, itching etc.
Cassia auriculata (Tanner's Cassia) flowers can give you a radiant and glowing skin. A decoction of the fresh flowers or the fresh flowers themselves when taken regularly cures body odor, body heath, salt deposits on skin etc apart from making your skin stunningly radiant.
Siddha Home Remedies Using Fenugreek
Fenugreek is well known from time immemorial for its medicinal value. Siddha medicinal system has a number of home remedies that utilises the medicinal properties of fenugreek. This article details the medicinal properties of fenugreek as well as elaborates a simple home remedy for stomach ache using fenugreek.
Siddha Herbal Remedies for Cough and Cold
Herbs are very effective in curing cough and cold without adverse side effects. Here I will explain some of the remedies prepared using herbs based on Siddha system of medicine, one of the oldest system on earth.
