Herbal Treatment for Rosacea
Herbal treatment for rosacea includes herbal teas and herbal creams and ointments applied to the problem area. In addition aromatic herbs are used to reduce stress and increase relaxation which is effective for some people.
The best thing to do when trying an herbal remedy for rosacea is to try one herb for several days to see if it produces results for you. If after six or seven days, you see no difference in your rosacea, stop using that herb and try a different one. If you are taking prescribed medications for other conditions consult, with your physician or pharmacist before trying a particular herb to make sure the herb will not interfere with your other medication.
Herbs for rosacea include the following which can used to make a tea:
- Agnus Castus
- Agrimony
- Clivers
- Dandelion
- Stinging Nettles
- Red Clover
- Wood Betony
- Barberry Bark - steeped in cold water (not hot) for several hours
You can use fresh or dried herbs to make your tea or use the liquid extracts of these herbs.
Topical herbal treatment for rosacea include creams, lotions, and ointments containing:
- Chickweed
- Aloe Vera
- Diluted Tea Tree oil
- Thyme
If you have an aloe vera plant growing on your windowsill, just break off one of the leaves and squeeze out the gel. Apply it to the red areas.
Grape Seed Extract is an anti-inflammatory which helps with increasing collagen in the skin. It is available in capsules. Learn about the Benefits of Grape Seed Extract.
Horse Chestnut has been used topically for varicose veins for a long time in Europe. It is thought that it may also be affective on rosacea. It is beginning to appear in creams and lotions in the United States. You may find it under the name of Escin.
Chamomile is often used for skin conditions. It is an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. Make a tea using either a tea bag or fresh/dried leaves. You can both drink the tea and apply it to your skin two or three times a day for rosacea. Read about the Benefits of Chamomile.
Seabuckthorn Oil can be diluted with another carrier oil such as jojoba oil and applied directly to the skin at bedtime. Seabuckthorn is a berry. An oil is extracted from the seeds that has anti-inflammatory properties and is good for treating skin ailments.
Calendula (Pot Marigold) is wonderful for treating skin ailments. It is both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. You can make a tea using fresh or dried petals and apply the tea to the skin or you can dilute calendula tincture with water and apply. Definitely consider using calendula if you have rosacea acne. There are commercial creams, lotions, and ointments containing calendula flower available. Discover the many benefits of Calendula Flower.
Some believe that rosacea is caused or made worse by stress and anxiety. Lavender is a very relaxing herb when used in aromatherapy. Be sure to buy real Lavender essential oil not artificial lavender. You can place a drop or two of lavender oil on a light bulb before you turn the light on. Then turn on the light and the heat from the bulb will fill the room with the wonderful lavender scent.
Rosacea herbs are another avenue to explore in treating rosacea. As always when it comes to herbs, what works for one person may not work for another. The actual cause of rosacea is not known and the cause may be different for different people.
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