Acne and Ayurvedic Medicines

Ayurveda divides the imbalances in the body in terms of vata, pitta and Kapa. Acne is believed to be from Pitta dosha aggravation.

To balance the pitta element, the treatment includes a diet of bland foods such as oatmeal, apple sauce, basmati rice. Avoiding fried foods, spicy foods and citrus fruits is also recommended.

Make tea with half a spponful of cumin, coriander and fennel by boiling them in water. Strain and drink the tea after breakfast,lunch and dinner.

To cleanse your face, instead of soap use chick pea paste (mix one teaspoon of chick-pea flour with a little water). Dry with a clean towel.
 
Make a face pack with a paste made by mixing a teaspoon of almond powder with a cup of goat's milk. Apply and keep for a few minutes and wash it off.

Apply a turmeric-sandalwood cream after removing the mask. The turmeric may stain your face yellow and it may take two weeks for this to disappear.

Many ayurvedic herbal face packs are available. They contain ingredients like:

Chandana
Raktachandana
Lodhra
dhaanyaka
vacha
manjishta