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This fragrant herb, which adorns our gardens in the spring and has been popular since the Middle Ages, is a unique tonic for the nervous system. Lavender is a tonic and sedative, and may therefore help anxiety, headaches, insomnia and general stress. It also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, useful for conditions such as acne, [...]
Also known as purple coneflower, there are various species of echinacea, all of which have been therapeutically effective throughout history. ECHINACEA PROPERTIES Known as a non-specific immuno-stimulant, this herb has been shown to increase white blood cell count and promote respiratory cellular activity. It is used for colds, influenza, ear infections, chronic fatigue and allergies. [...]
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory sebaceous skin disease with pustules, papules and cysts found frequently in adolescents at commencement of puberty when the sebaceous (grease) glands become more active. Clackheads are formed by blockage of follicles with sebum. A black pigment, melanin, concentrates on the top of the hair follicle forming a plug. Lesions may [...]
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 [...]
If you have a problem skin this is for you! INGREDIENTS 50g fresh comfrey leaves and flowers (if in season) or 25g dried comfrey 225m freshly boiled filtered, mineral or rainwater 1 egg white 50 Fuller’s earth Put the comfrey in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and allow to cool [...]
This common problem of adolscence has two main underlying causes, a hormonal and a dietary one. The hormonal one is related to the level of male hormones and is most obvious during puberty, when profound body changes are inagurated by various hormonal triggers. The prevalence of acne in young men during this time and in [...]
Acne is a cronic skin disorder in which there is inflammation of the sebaceous glands at the base of hair follicles in the skin. TYPES OF ACNE The most common type of acne is sometimes known as acne vulgaris, which almost always develops during puberty, although it can occour at any age. Chemical acne is [...]