Skin Health from the inside out
The complexion of our skin is one of our body's ways of communicating our inner health to us. When you are experiencing acne often it is a sign that there is inner heat being experienced by your digestive tract and liver due difficulties metabolizing fats and oils. Inner heat basically means your body is working overtime to get the job done and it's getting a little agitated and crabby about it. Herbs such as Yellow Dock, Red Clover, Dandelion, Oregon Grape root, & Burdock can help to assist cool this heat and aide in our digestion. Sarsaparilla can be added if this heat is connected with a feeling of inner frustration or anger. Sarsaparilla helps to create a sense of balance emotionally as well as hormonally to assist in the release of inner heat.
Another common complaint of the skin is that of rashes. Again it is important to value the message of a rash as a voice from our insides. One of the first things that often surfaces with a rash is a sense of panic that goes something like: "what is this, make it go away." In truth one should say," a rash, what can I do to help you?" Rashes are again a sign of inner heat, often stemming from the liver having trouble releasing and detoxifying. In this case it is sometimes also connected more intimately with our central nervous system as well. Rashes can often correlate with stressful times in our life or even upsetting events. When this is the case.. Soothe. Soothe with adrenal tonics such as Wild Oats that softens the fight or flight response. Also nourish and replenish the nerves with plants like: Lemon Balm, Passion Flower, Skullcap, and Lavender. When rashes are more clearly associated with an allergic reaction stronger herbs which are anti-inflammatory can be used such as Yerba Mansa both topically and internally.
Here is a recipe to make your on Acne Relief tea:
( Drink 2-3 cups daily after meals)
3 parts Red Clover
1 part Yellow Dock
2 parts Dandelion Root
1 part Oregon Grape Root
2 parts Burdock
2 parts Sarsaparilla
