What is
pimple/acne?
Pimples are the most
frequent skin disorder which impacts
teenagers at their puberty and also
known as Acne vulgaris in medico-term. Now a days, pimples/acne turn into a
huge hazard and quite typical complaint of teens/adolescents/young
adults affecting facial skin and great reason behind related to both sex. The
main known reasons for pimples/acne development will be the production of sebum from the
sebaceous gland (formed due to clogging of skin-pores and oil glands) and
hormonal imbalance as well.
Ayurvedic treatment for pimple offers great
benefits and used natural and herbal materials like seeds, flowers, leaves,
fruits, nuts, roots etc. for pimples/acne treatment effectively.
Signs and symptoms of pimples/acne
Pain, scars or pitting.
Hyperpigmentation -
redness of skin (red rashes varying in size and filled with pus).
formation of nodules, pustules, papules, and
cysts on the skin.
White-heads and black-heads.
Itching.
Skin- irritation.
Common Causes for Pimples/Acne as per
Ayurveda
General reasons for pimples/acne development
include -
During puberty or
menopause due to hormonal variations.
Bacterial infection due
to poor skin care.
Family history.
Consumption of more
meat, fish, eggs (non vegetarian foods), chocolates, fried, oily and junk foods
etc.
Improper, over use of
cosmetics and a lot of makeups.
Hair - dandruff.
Hot climate and excessive
exposure to dust and pollutants.
Certain medications like steroids/cortico-steroids, birth
control pills, androgen hormones and
other hormone therapy.
Due to excessive production of sebum (skin oil) from sebaceous gland.
Pregnancy.
Emotional - Stress and
anxiety.
Too many late nights - Night awakening.
Diet, Lifestyle Advice, Tips and basic
steps to prevent and reduce
pimples / acne
Keep your face clean
always off dirt and oil and for this purpose wash your face twice daily with
gentle cleanser or herbal soaps.
Avoid chemical substance possessed cosmetics.
Avoid chemical substance possessed cosmetics.
Wash hair regularly with herbal shampoo to keep
your hair clean and clear off dandruff.
Always use water based moisturizers and better
avoid oil based ones.
Practice a normal exercises, Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama etc.
for manage anxiety and stress.
Get a great deal of sleep at least 8 hours at
night time and avoid sleeping with your makeup.
Eat fresh, unprocessed
easily digestible foods and consume foods such as sprouts, green salads, mangoes,
pears, plums, avocados, sweet fruits, pomegranate, carrot, cucumber, guava, apple, cranberries, cherries,
oranges etc.
Avoid deep fried, oily,
hot spicy, processed foods, sour foods, canned foods, fast foods, junk foods, dry fruits, potatoes,
tomatoes, eggs, beef, meat, peas, coconut, dates, milk, dairy products,
chocolate, pizza, tea, coffee, and cola-drinks.
Avoid Constipation and keep a habit of
emptying bowels regularly.
Drink sufficient and plenty of normal water (increase intake of drinking
water to about 10 - 12 glasses daily)
Usually do not touch or
squeeze the acne lesions because touching the acne area frequently, resulting
in worsening the problem. So avoid
picking the pimples to prevent scarring.
Always use clean towels
for face wiping.
Thorough wash your face 2 times daily with lukewarm water and mild facial cleanser. Always make sure that use oil free makeup.
Hot water - vapor is more beneficial to the face to lessen the swelling.
Apply ice on the pimples/acne to get comfort.
Stay away from excessive
heat, high temperature and, sun exposure.
Hormone balancing therapy, if necessary.
Herbs used in treating pimples/ acne
Dhanyaka -
Coriander seeds - Coriandrum sativum.
Saunf - Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare.
Mulethi - Licorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Santara - Orange peel - Citrus sinensis.
Mulee beej - Radish seed - Raphanus sativus.
Methee - Fenugreek leaves -Trigonella foenum-graecum.
Daruharidra - Berberis
aristata.
Sariva / Anantamoola - Hemidesmus indicus.
Chandan - Sandal wood - Santalum album.
Rakta chandan - Red sandal wood - Pterocarpus santalinus.
Jatiphala - Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans.
Sahajan - Drum sticks - Moringa oleifera.
Kutaki - Picrorhiza
kurroa.
Ushira - Vetiver -
Vetiveria Zizanioides.
Manjishta - Indian madder
- Rubia cordifolia.
Amalaki - Indian
Gooseberry - Emblica officinalis.
Kattha/Khadira - Catechu - Acacia catechu.
Draksha / Kishmish - Raisin - Vitis vinifera.
Shatavari - Asparagus racemosus.
Marigold - Calendula
officinalis.
Sunthi - Ginger - Zingiber
officinale.
Kaali maricha - Black pepper - Piper nigrum.
Pipalli - Long
pepper - Piper longum.
Nimbu - Lemon - Citrus limon.
Tisee - Flax seed - Linum usitatissimum.
Urad dal - Black Gram -
Vigna mungo.
Ashwagandha - Indian ginseng - withania
somnifera.
Ashoka - Saraca asoca.
Rugmini - Red ixora flowers/Jungle
geranium - Ixora coccinea.
Gulaab - Rose petals -
Rosa Macdub.
Lauki - Bottle gourd - Lagenaria siceraria.
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Potato - Solanum
tuberosum.
Papaya - Pawpaw - Carica papaya.
Madhu - Honey.
Lodhra - Symplocos racemosa.
Vasaka - Malabar nut leaves - Adhatoda vasica.
Darchini - Cinnamon - Cinnamomum aromaticum.
Kushtha - Sausurrea auriculata.
Rai - Mustard seeds - Brassica juncea.
Jeera - Cumin - Cuminum cyminum.
kalonji - Black cumin seeds - Nigella sativa.
Sesame Seeds - Sesamum indicum.
Pudina - Mint - Mentha arvensis.
Lavang - Cloves - Syzygium Aromaticum
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WRITTEN BY RAJESH KUMAR
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