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Millions of people around the world suffer from white spots on skin or leucoderma. Also known as vitiligo, these white spots which spread across the skin cause lot of embarrassment to the sufferer. This particular skin condition destroys victims’ natural self esteem and mars his/her natural beauty.
White spots on skin are usually caused by loss of pigmentation in the skin, and the size, shape and pattern of these spots vary from person to person.The article discusses some of the herbal remedies that can be effectively used to cure this skin condition.
Turmeric, packed with excellent antiseptic and antifungal agents, is considered as an effective remedy for this skin disorder. A mix of turmeric and mustard oil is claimed to heal white spots on skin. The mixture has to be applied on all the affected skin areas and it should be repeated for at least eight months to get the desired results.
Another effective preparation can be made by boiling 8 liters of water added with 500 grams of turmeric, till it becomes just 1 liter. Strain the water and add half a liter of mustard oil to it and stir well. This should be heated again until only oil remains. Apply this oil daily two times for at least 3 months to get certain results. Grounded paste of sesame seeds and turmeric is another herbal recipe to cure the skin condition.
Holy Basil is a very popular Indian herb that can be used to treat white spots on skin. The fresh juice of Holy Basil can be applied on the affected parts of the body daily for three to four times. Add a handful of holy basil leaves and turmeric in water and boil. Allow the water to cool and use this for washing the affected area.
The anti-viral and anti-aging agents of the leaves will be beneficial to the skin. Another herbal remedy using basil leaves can be prepared by grinding the leaves of the herb and adding lemon juice into it. This mixture can be applied on regular basis to get positive results. This remedy is said to encourage melanin production.
Ginger is another popular herbal remedy to treat white spots on skin. Consuming fresh ginger juice daily enhances ample blood supply to these white patches and facilitates healing. Lemon juice can also be added to the ginger juice to enhance its effectiveness.
It is also advisable to apply sufficient amount of ginger paste or juice on the affected areas to improve the skin condition. A blend of equal amounts of red clay and ginger juice can be applied on skin to get effective results. A paste made from ginger leaves will also work.
Neem leaves paste is often used to treat vitiligo. The fresh paste should be applied on skin every day. It can be rinsed off after half an hour. Neem oil or cream can be applied on the affected areas. The herb is packed with powerful anti-fungi, anti-parasite, and anti-viral properties.
Thanks to these properties, Neem extract and oil are often used to treat other skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and other persistent skin problems. Neem effectively eradicates white spots and brings back the original color of your skin.
Babchi or Psoralea is a valuable herb that is loaded with a range of medicinal properties. All parts of this herbal plant are useful. Besides Leucoderma, the herbal extract or oil can be used to treat varying skin rashes and infections. A paste made from grinding babchi seeds can be used for topical application.
Babchi seeds and tamarind seeds can be ground together to get enhanced effectiveness. Babchi and ginger juice decoction is another popular herbal remedy to treat white skin patches. Babchi tablets are also available for internal consumption. The herb is loaded with antibacterial, antifungal and diuretic elements and many herbalists claim that the herb is effective in even curing skin cancer.
The extract of herbal plant Barberry promotes repigmentation. This highly attractive flowering shrub is loaded with berberine – the antiseptic photochemical that gives it the much admired anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects. The herb also fights skin disorders including psoriasis and vitiligo, thanks to its highly effectual anti-inflammatory power that combats bacterial infection.
An effective herbal remedy for white spots on skin can be prepared by combining the extracts of psoralea, black cumin and barberry roots along with coconut oil. This mixture should be applied on skin for at least six months to get desired result.
Wild duckweed is a popular herbal remedy for treating white spots on skin. Add honey to duckweed paste and consume this mixture regularly to improve the skin condition. Topically applying duckweed extract on the affected area will also give the same result.
Duckweed tincture can be made by infusing a cup of wild duck weed in 500 ml of vodka by leaving it untouched for a week. The concoction should be mixed with water and consumed regularly to get relief from vitiligo.
A mixture of these three herbs blended with oregano works as an effective herbal remedy for vitiligo. These herbs can be boiled in water for 15 minutes, and this can be consumed daily to get effective results.
The leaves of Ginkgo Biloba enjoy pride of place in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and are used traditionally for many skin disorders, including white spots and patches on skin. The herb is known to enhance blood circulation in skin. It effectively restores pigmentation in the affected skin areas.
It successfully stops the progression of the size and degree of depigmentation. Ginko biloba herbal supplements are easily available from herbal drug stores. The herb is packed with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating agents.
Ficus hispida is a herbal a tree, and the fruits of which are often used in many ayurvedic preparation for skin diseases. The herb’s antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory properties helps in treating vitiligo and other skin problems such as psoriasis and alopecia.
By following a healthy diet and lifestyle, these herbal remedies are known to deliver very effective result in curing white spots on skin.
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