The Ayurveda name for the malady of acne is Yuvana Pidika. ‘Yuvana’ means young age and ‘Pidika’ means small pustules, thus according to Ayurveda acne is regarded as an ailment where the small pustules tend to emerge at a young age. In Ayurveda, acne is categorized as a skin ailment which identifies with being a blood disorder. This is why most of the treatment advised in Ayurveda for acne focuses on blood purification. Ayurveda believes that acne results from distortion or imbalance in the Vata and Pitta doshas (air and fire body humors) which further cause deformation of the blood or the ‘Rakta’ dhatu.

Ayurveda therapy for acne is relevantly holistic in approach which helps both in curing acne as well as keeping the malady away. When Ayurveda therapy is rendered to a patient with acne, the primary focus of a physician would be to ascertain the cause of the ailment. This may require proper analysis of the Dosha which is imbalanced and resulting into formation of acne. This would follow by prescribing medicines both for internal as well as external use.

Ayurveda Herbs For Acne 

Ayurveda herbs are a natural help to keep the ailment of acne at bay. You could include these herbs in your everyday diet regimen and/or be applied to the skin to help combat acne. These herbs for acne cure are by and large cooling and soothing by nature and possess antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Moreover, these herbs also help to reduce inflammation and relieve the burning in the skin.

Some of the herbs that can be made part of food and also crushed and applied as a paste on the acne for relief are –

• In case you have acne, you can try this Ayurveda home remedy. A paste can be prepared by adding some water to Cinnamon powder. This paste is to be applied over the affected area for relief from inflammation as well as pain.

 

• Make an herbal paste by pounding the natural herb leaves of mint, basil and Neem and add this into Multani Mitti. Apply this herbal paste on the face with acne and leave on for 15 minutes before washing. This makes an effective home remedy for acne control.

 

• Coconut oil contains anti-microbial and antiseptic properties. This is why the external use of coconut oil is highly beneficial in curing a number of skin ailments like acne.

 

• The juice of the herb of Wheat grass can be applied onto the affected skin and taken in the recommended dose. It works as a blood purifier and natural antiseptic and is an easy home remedy for acne.

 

• Two teaspoons of Rose syrup mixed in a glassful of water taken on an empty stomach once or twice a day is an effective home remedy for acne. Rose water can also be applied externally onto the skin.

Ayurveda therapy recommends bland diets and more water intake so as to combat acne. As acne is produced due to enhanced oil secretion in the oil glands of the skin tissue, maintaining of proper hygiene is highly counseled for this malady. Ayurveda strictly disallows spicy, fried and oily food so as to get rid of the malady.