Ayurveda includes a rich collection of herbs in its rich tradition. However, some herbs are an extraordinary treasure. Ayurveda is considered by many researchers as the oldest healing science. Ayurveda attaches great importance to prevention and contributes to maintaining health, paying particular attention to the balance of life, the principles of thinking, diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs.
If you know your constitution, you can take even more individual steps to align your inner landscape with the changing nature of the seasons. In this article, we will be taking you through with various herbs which will help you retain balance during the scorching heat of the sun this summer.
Tahitian Vanilla
Tahitian Vanilla is a widely known herbal medicine used for centuries. It is rich in powerful ingredients that can heal or help with a variety of skin and hair conditions and therefore can be found in many skin care products. Vanilla is a climbing herbaceous climbing plant that requires a support tree or pole for optimal growth. It is a miracle herb which is abundant in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticoagulant, immune boosting, sleep-inducing, stress relieving, and antibacterial properties.
It is also a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from the damaging effects of free radicals from the sun, which would accelerate the aging process.
Benefits
• Used as A Skin Toner
• Soothes Skin Inflammation
• Stimulates the Production of Collagen
• Improves Scalp Circulation
Cur-cumin
Cur-cumin is the main component that promotes the health of the turmeric plant and does not represent more than 3% of the root.
This powerful herb has anti-inflammatory properties and is therefore ideal for reducing dark circles. It also stimulates blood circulation, which can help reduce swelling and darkness under the eyes caused by poor blood circulation.
Benefits
• Reduction of redness, irritation and skin infections
• Help with blood purification
• Helps eliminate acne, scars and minor blemishes
Gotukola
In the ancient world, Gotukola is better known for its health benefits like improves brain function, relieves anxiety, treats infections and is considered as an herb of longevity and is one of the vital ingredients in skin care product range today.
Benefits
• regulates blood pressure
• reduce stretch marks
• skin cleaner
Licorice
Licorice has many ingredients that have shown health benefits. It has been used in herbal and folk medicines because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice extracts contain phytoestrogens that promote detoxification, healthy skin and hair, healthy teeth, and immune defenses. It also helps fight body odour and depression.
Benefits
• help reduce eczema
• reduce oil in hair.
• to flavor foods, beverages, etc.
• gargle for mouth ulcers
Lavender
Many skin care products use lavender as one of their ingredients. One of the main reasons for the inclusion is the pleasant aroma of the product and its cooling effect in summers, but other important benefits of lavender essential oil for skin care are powerful cleansing and soothing properties.
With the anti-inflammatory properties, lavender will help soothe the skin and reduce the swelling that can accompany acne and other irritations. Many skin care Products use lavender as an ingredient to neutralize the skin, control dryness and increase the plumpness of the skin so basically at each stage of the skin care program, from face wash to tonics and serums, for body and face creams lavender is used.
The natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the lavender refresh and neutralize the skin, helping to eliminate bacteria and excess sebum.
Basil
Basil is some Aromatic herb rich in nutrients and medicinal values. Possessing antiseptic properties, it is a useful natural remedy against many problems and skin conditions. If you want perfect and acne-free skin, use basil leaves.
Benefits
• Acne and acne treatments
• skin scars
• younger skin
• Prevent acne