Herbal Remedies For Acne

Herbal Remedies For Acne

Chinese herbal remedies for acne are a proven, safe, natural way to treat and prevent acne. No other natural acne solutions can treat this highly common problem as effectively and comprehensively as Chinese herbal medicine. Why?

1. The system of Chinese herbal medicine incorporates dietary and lifestyle advice to treat acne. There are certain lifestyle factors and foods that cause acne and aggravate acne, so it is vital to address these areas in addition to taking any acne herbal medication.

2. Chinese medicine recognizes that each of us is a unique individual and therefore individualized health care is needed. Even if two people have the same problem, e.g. acne, each person will have certain symptoms and other things going on with their health that the other does not. So, each person needs treatment that takes into account their personal and unique state of health.

3. Over the 2000+ years that Chinese medicine has been in use numerous causes of acne have been identified and treatments for each cause have been developed and tested on literally millions of people. Only what works is still in use and what doesn't work was discarded long ago.

This is what makes Chinese medicine (herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary therapy, etc) so effective and comprehensive - it has been developed and time-tested over many centuries and it tailors treatment to suit each individual.

Which Herbal Remedies For Acne Should I Take?

To know precisely which remedy you need you must first get a Chinese medicine diagnosis in the same way that you need a Western medicine diagnosis before being prescribed Western medication. Buying acne herbal medication online or over the counter without first getting a diagnosis is not a good idea. See my FAQ page (No.9) for how to locate a professional practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine.

Acne and Foods

When you do find out which herbal acne remedy is best for you, make sure you ask about specific dietary advice for your acne condition. Generally, according to Chinese medicine, foods that cause acne are those in the "heating" or "hot" category of food classification. Common ones are: fried, greasy, oily, fatty foods; warm-hot spices, sugar, alcohol and coffee. Generally, according to Chinese medicine, if you have acne you should avoid the above examples and follow a diet that emphasizes fresh, natural foods.

Lifestyle Factors and Acne

Emotional stress is a common cause and aggravator of acne conditions. If you have stress in your life, whether at work, home or elsewhere, you need to identify the exact cause and take steps to eliminate it. Chinese herbal medicine can also help you stop stress so if it is a factor in your life make sure you mention it to the herbalist.

One more thing, taking herbal remedies for acne without modifying your diet and lifestyle will not give you very good or lasting results. So, if your herbalist offers advice about changing your diet and lifestyle it is vital that you heed this advice if you want to get rid of your acne quickly and permanently.

Let me know if you have any general questions about taking Chinese herbal remedies for acne or about lifestyle factors and foods that cause acne, etc.