Natural Herbal Tea Against Acne
Although you have to be persistent, natural remedies with plants can be useful to fight acne. We propose two effective formulas.
There are no miracle solutions for acne, but some plant treatments can help eliminate pimples and pimples due to their cleansing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
Anti-acne herbal tea
The chasteberry affects a hormonal level and the burdock acts as a powerful hepatorenal cleanser that accelerates the elimination of toxins through the urine. In this formula they are complemented with other ingredients with an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
Ingredients
- Burdock
- Sarsaparilla
- Dandelion
- Chasteberry
- Thyme
- Corn whiskers
- Horse tail
- Star anise
Use 20 grams of each plant.
Preparation
- Mix the plants thoroughly and separate 5 g of the mixture for each cup.
- Bring it to a boil for about 3 minutes, remove it from the heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
- As soon as it starts to cool down, you can add a little lemon juice to it.
Dose
It is about drinking it throughout the day, in treatments of at least four consecutive weeks.
And also … infusion to apply externally
Ingredients
- Burdock
- Horse tail
- Sage
- Lavender
- Thyme
- Calendula
Preparation
- Mix all the plants.
- Pour two tablespoons of the preparation for every ½ liter of water.
- Boil it for 4-5 minutes, let it rest and strain it.
Dose
It is applied with a soaked cotton on the affected area or in compresses. You can then wash the area with witch hazel.
This article has been prepared with the advice of Josep Maria Teixé, herbalist at El Manantial de Salud.
