ACNE AND PIMPLES

ACNE AND PIMPLES
Acne is a skin condition common in adolescents and young adults. Comedones, which often become inflamed and form papules, pustules, modules and cysts, which usually occur on the face, chest and back, characterize this.

Water Treatment
1. Wash face with warm water using mild soap, 3 times a day.
2. Steam face for 5 minutes after washing, once a day.
3. Avoid touching face with fingers. Don’t prick pimples with fingers.
4. Drink plenty of fruit juices and fresh water.
5. Get enough sleep, at least 7-8 hours a day.
6. Eat less of starchy foods, sweets, chocolates and nuts. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Herbal Medication
1. Ripe papaya/Papu with Lemon Juice. Mix three tablespoons of mashed ripe papaya/papu, with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Apply on the face every after washing. Leave it on for 30 minutes, then wash face with warm water. You may leave it on the face overnight if you can tolerate it.
2. Sabila or Aloe Vera leaves. Get one leaf and peel the outer covering. Rub the juice on the face every after washing with warm water. Leave it on for 30 minutes. You may leave it on the face overnight if you can tolerate it.
3. Romero or Rosemarie Leaves. Crush 5 leaves and extract the juice form it. Apply the juice on the face after washing it with warm water. Leave it on overnight.

SKIN ERUPTIONS AND DERMATITIS

SKIN ERUPTIONS AND DERMATITIS
Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin.

Water Treatment:
1. Starch Bath, once a day.
2. Use dry starch as powder if the skin is itchy and dry at night.
3. Don’t use soap when taking a bath; take a starch bath instead.
4. Don’t scratch skin when itchy.

Herbal Remedy for Skin Eruptions and Dermatitis:
1. Comfrey Leaves. Crush and extract juice for the leaves. Apply the juice on the skin that is affected, 3 times a day.
2. Balete Bark. Boil 1 cup of chopped bark in ½ gallon of water for 10 minutes. Wash area with decoction, 2 times a day. This may be done instead of starch bath.
3. Kalatsutsi or Graveyard Flower Sap. Get the sap of the flower from the trunk and mix with a few drops of baby oil. Apply directly to the affected skin area.
4. Kakawate or Madre de Cacao. Crush 10 leaves and extract the juice. Apply on the affected skin but do not rub. Apply as often as necessary for itchiness.

STARCH BATH

STARCH BATH
An immersion bath in starchy water for soothing effect.

Effects:
1. Relieves skin irritation.
2. Soothes burning and itching sensations.
3. Tendency to dry skin.

Thing needed:
1. Bathtub. For babies. Big basin may be used.
2. Big drum or plastic water container for adults, big enough to soak their entire body.
3. Two glasses of starch or locally known as “gawgaw” for adults; ½ glass for babies and children.
4. One bath towel.
5. Face towel.

Procedure:
1. Fill up the tub 2/3 full with warm water. Water should be deep enough to immerse the affected areas. Use bathtub if whole body is affected.
2. Melt starch in cold water in a small basin. Mix well the melted starch into the tub of water.
3. Undress the patient and assist him into the tub.
4. With the face towel, bathe the parts not immersed. Wet the head or hair if the scalp is affected. Immerse patient for 20 minutes, but do not rub him with towel.
5. After 20 minutes, drain water and pat dry the patient with dry towel. Don’t give him shower or rinse the starch. Don’t use soap even for washing hands, unless the physician orders specific soap.
6. Keep the patient warm and avoid chilling.
7. Get daily bath or twice a day, depending upon the patient’s condition.

HYPERACIDITY

Hyperacidity is the excessive secretion of acid in the stomach, which may be caused by due to tension, starvation and other causes.

Suggested for Relief of Symptoms:
1. Learn to relax and exercise.
2. Have a regular meal time.
3. Drink water between and not during meals.
4. Don’t eat spicy and hot foods.

Herbal Neutralizer to Help Relieve Symptoms:
1. Carrots and Cabbage Juice. Wash and slice in pieces one big carrot and ¼ kilo cabbage. Osterize the carrots and cabbage with 2 glasses of water. Strain and add to 1-tablespoon sugar. Sugar is optional. Keep in refrigerator to cool. Prepare for one day’s supply only. Drink 1 glass of carrot and cabbage juice 30 minutes before meals, and when there is gastric pain.
2. Olive Oil. Take 1 teaspoon 30 minutes before meals for severe symptoms.

Note: Do this only when there are symptoms. Olive Oil may increase cholesterol blood level.