Acne rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of middle life with redness, i.e., enlargement of the nose due to swelling of sebaceous glands. Excessive alcohol consumption said to be a cause, but is doubtful. May be ccompanied by blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids). May appear anywhere on the body due to over-function of sebaceous (grease) glands. Absence of comedones distinguishes it from acne vulgaris. Often associated with dyspepsia (Meadowsweet), or hormone disorder (Agnus Castus).

Key agent: Barberry bark (Berberis vulgaris).

ACNE ROSACEA ALTERNATIVE NATURAL REMEDIES

• Teas: Agnus Castus, Agrimony, Clivers, Dandelion, Nettles, Red Clover, Wood Betony.
• Tea: Formula. Equal parts: Agnus Castus, Dandelion, Wood Betony. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water; infuse 15 minutes; dose: 1 cup thrice daily.
• Decoction: 1 teaspoon Barberry Bark to cup cold water; steep 3 hours. Strain. Dose: 1 cup morning and evening. Barberry bark is one of the few agents that yeld their properties to cold infusion. Works better without application of heat. Works better without application of heat.
• Formula: Equal parts: Echinacea, Blue Flag, Barberry. Dose – Powders: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon). Liquid extracts: one 5ml teaspoon. Tinctures: two 5ml teaspoons. Thrice daily, before meals.
• Cider vinegar: Internally and externally – success reported.
• Topical: Cooling astringent creams or ointments: Chickweed, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Zinc and Castor oil, Jojoba. Avocado cream, Dilute Tea Tree oil. Thyme Lotion (Blackmore).
• Aromatherapy: 2 drops each: Lavender and Tea Tree oil in 2 teaspoons Almond oil: applied with cotton wool. Or Sandalwood oil.

A DIET FOR ACNE ROSACEA

Avoid chocolate, cow’s milk, sugars and drinks that induce facial flushing. Low fat. Low carbohydrate. Raw fruit and vegetables.

Supplements: Biotin, Vitamins A, C, E. Two halibut liver oil capsules after breakfast. Vitamin B6 for menstrual acne. Betaine hydrochloride, Selenium, Zinc. – Note: Avoid foods and medicines containing iodine or bromine.

Source: Bartram’s encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Thomas Bartram – Robinson

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