5 folk remedies to cure skin diseases

Nowadays, many people suffer from common skin diseases such as rashes, dry skin or acne….

The first thing that comes to mind when people think of visiting a dermatologist is to forget about folk remedies, natural herbs that have been used for centuries to soothe, heal the skin and treat some of the initial symptoms of skin diseases. Medic Magic has come up with some of the top herbs to have in your home to treat common skin problems, as well as restore and maintain healthy skin.

1. Calendula

Calendula helps regenerate cells due to sunburn, inflammation, dry, cracked skin. Photo: herbalfire.

Calendula is a flower known for its ability to heal and regenerate damaged skin tissue. For example, if you get a nasty sunburn from staying on the beach for too long, your skin will become red, irritated, and inflamed. Calendula can stimulate cell regeneration to treat surface skin problems such as sunburn, inflammation, dryness, chapped skin, etc.

Uses: Calendula can be found in a number of natural, organically derived oils, used daily to cleanse and heal skin surface inflammation.

2. Chamomile

Chamomile is an herb that cares for easily irritated skin. Photo: youne

It is wonderful to have a cup of chamomile tea after a long tiring day at work. Chamomile is also used in skin care, especially for sensitive, easily irritated skin.

If you are often allergic to skin care products with chemical ingredients, you should use homemade cleansers or natural oils extracted from herbs such as chamomile to soothe the skin and reduce redness.

Uses: For quick relief, brew a cup of chamomile tea to cool; tea bags can also be used morning and evening.

3. Gotu Kola (Gotu Kola)

Gotu Kola cools the skin, boosts the immune system and heals wounds. Photo: sewanti

This herb has been used at the Rudolf Stiftung Hospital in Vienna (Austria) as a topical ointment to treat and help heal wounds quickly. If you have a skin rash or open wound caused by acne, this herb will cool the skin, strengthen the immune system, and heal the wound faster.

In fact, compounds in the herb have been used to treat leprosy for many years. What's more, it can also stimulate skin regeneration.

Usage: Soak ¼ cup of gotu kola leaves in ½ cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain the water and mix with cornstarch to form a paste, apply on skin for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

4. Horsetail

Horsetail is known as an anti-aging remedy. Photo: wordpress

Horsetail is a plant that is also known as the “beauty herb”. It is known for its ability to stimulate the connective tissues beneath the skin’s surface, helping to firm the skin. Horsetail also has astringent properties that help to remove impurities deep within the pores, while also stimulating healthy cell growth.

Horsetail is also known as an anti-aging remedy.

Uses: Horsetail can be found in anti-aging products, containing about 5-10% horsetail, applied once daily.

5. Sage

Sage helps tighten pores and increase skin elasticity. Photo: suite101

Sage is a wonderful herb to use for oily, acne-prone skin, as well as for skin showing signs of premature aging. Sage can be found in cleansers to stimulate circulation, tighten pores, and increase skin elasticity.

Sage essential oil is recommended for oily skin to control sweat production and prevent acne formation.

To use: Steep 1 teaspoon of dried sage in 1 cup of boiling water for 30 minutes. Strain and apply to skin morning and evening.

According to AloBacsi.vn