Ailments & Remedies
Acne
It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair
follicles which primarily targets teenagers.
Symptoms
Blackheads, pimples, small superficial sebaceous cysts and scars
affect your forehead, temples, cheeks, chin, chest, back and in
rare cases the whole body.
Root Causes
- Irregular hours of eating, excessive consumption of
starch, sugar, fried & fatty foods.
- Toxins (ama), formed due improper movement of bowels,
finding their way into the blood stream.
- Unhygienic living habits.
- Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco.
Healing Options
| Herbs |
- Cinnamom, Sandalwood, Turmeric for local application
- Neem (Azadirachta indica)
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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| Diet |
- Avoid excess meat, sugar, tea or coffee, condiments,
pickles, soft drinks, candies, ice cream, refined and
processed foods.
- Have lots of lemon juice, corriander soup, mint juice &
water.
- Go for a fat-less diet with plenty of green salads and
fruits.
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| Lifestyle |
- Apply crushed orange peel or paste of fenugreek or a
mixed paste of sandalwood & turmeric on affected area.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water, with a Neem based
soap thrice a day.
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| Yoga |
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