Herbal Treatments for Acne

A number of herbs have been traditionally used to treat acne lesions. There are not many clinical studies on these herbal remedies. However, the known biochemical properties of these herbs or herbal natural medicine formulations suggest that they may indeed be effective acne treatments. Herbs that exert antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, and/or hormone-regulating effects are possible candidates.¹ Some of these herbs that research has confirmed either effectiveness as an acne treatment or properties that may make them effective include:

Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulations
Barberry (Oregon grape)
Basil
Burdock
Chasteberry
Guggul
Licorice
Mint
Nightshade
Saw palmetto
Tea Tree Oil
Turmeric (curcumin)
Viola
Willow Bark
Yeast (Brewer’s)

References:

Yarnell, Eric and Abascal, Kathy. Alternative & Complementary Therapies: Herbal Medicine for Acne Vulgaris. Touro Institute. [Online] December 2006. [Cited: January 19, 2011.] http://touroinstitute.com/herbs%20and%20acne.pdf.

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