People who suffer from acne are prone to oily hair. The production of sebum is needed to keep the skin supple; however, over production leads to oily face, acnes and oily hair. Oily hair can be very repulsive to an onlooker and embarrassing too. People with oily hair should avoid too much of hair brushing as it gives impetus to the production of sebum. Hair in itself does not produce oil; it is the skin of the scalp, which is responsible for oily hair. Dermatologists and hair parlors have treatments for oily hair; however, herbal treatment for oily hair is the safest and best.

First of all you should use a mild and herbal shampoo to wash your hair and don’t dry your hair completely. Then you would need to squeeze one lime in a cup measure of water and apply it on your hair. Leave the application for a few minutes and then rinse with warm water. Do this thrice a week for one month and then you could sport shiny and thick hair. There is a further advantage of lemon as it is a natural bleach and so you would get rid of annoying dandruff by this herbal treatment.

Discolored spots and dark lips are rampant these days; what with all the chemical cosmetics being used. However, lip discoloration could be the result of prolonged medication also. They may disappear of their own accord or may need medication at times as well. Anyhow, they are not of any major concern anyway. However, if heredity is the cause of them, then medication is required. This heredity problem is known as Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and needs medical attention. Just to enlighten you; there is no better treatment than herbal treatment for this malady. This form of treatment is sure to benefit you and if it does not; then it wont worsen the situation also as it is absolutely side affect free.

Lemon is a natural bleach and especially so for the skin. It is gentle and knows your body. So, all you need to do is apply the juice of fresh lime thrice daily to your discolored lips and within a month you would have lucky lips. The suppleness of your lips would attract attention from a far and the pinkness would entice people. Apart from this; you yourself would like to admire your lips in the mirror. Incidentally fresh lemon juice is a good way to shed calories as well.

Cicatrix is a skin disease and is an aftermath of some wound or abrasion. This disease is also known as Keloid scar. The wound may heal; however, sometimes the scar remains and at times some cream or ointment would help; however, if the scar refuses to go away then surgery may be required and if you want to avoid surgery then there are some herbal treatments to remove these persistent scars. In other words consulting a dermatologist would ultimately lead to surgery. These ugly scars depend a lot on the kind of wound one has suffered. Treating them chemically could worsen the situation. So, the safest way out is herbal treatment.

Tea plant oil is an effective herbal treatment for Cicatrix. The oil should be gently massaged on the scars regularly for a month. It has been observed that the scars fade away. Lemon is also a very potent herbal treatment for Keloid scar. You would need to apply fresh lime juice on to these scars and they would fade away in a week’s time. This is because lime is a natural bleach. Almonds are another good herbal treatment for scars. The oil of almonds should be applied to the scars in gentle strokes thrice daily. You would notice that the scars tend to fade away in a week.

To give a broad smile it is imperative that one has shining white teeth. This is especially so, if you happen to be meeting the opposite sex for the first time. For this proper oral hygiene is a must. Leaving aside the opposite gender; for personal comfort the proper care of ones teeth is very important; as a tooth ache is excruciating. Those who have experienced a tooth ache would know how it feels. Eating and drinking becomes a major problem in a tooth ache. Further, improper oral hygiene could lead to the infection of the gums and pus formation too. In such an event inflammation is inevitable.

Lemon is a very potent herbal treatment for the whitening of discolored teeth. If discolored teeth are brushed regularly with lemon juice and salt; they would become white and regain their lost sheen. The inner part of an orange peel is as effective. The inner part should be rubbed on the teeth to regain the white sheen. The dry powder of bay leaves; concocted with orange peel is also a very potent teeth whitener. Apple cider and vinegar (white) are also very good in removing the stains of the teeth. These home and herbal treatments have proven their worth worldwide.

The disease of Pyorrhea is also called Periodontal. It is an ailment of the gums. This is a rampant disease. This disease loosens the gums and as an aftermath the teeth start to fall. A foul odor comes from the mouth; due to the formation of pus. This is the reason why most adults tend to loose their teeth. Due to this disease the gums tend to become tender and fill up with pus. A person suffering from Pyorrhea; usually swallows the pus. This affects the stomach lining and the liver in a major way. Infact, the whole internal body system is affected.

Nevertheless, there are some herbal treatments for Pyorrhea and Guava is one of them. The chewing of raw guava is very good for the teeth and gums. Since, the fruit is abundant in Vitamin C it impedes the bleeding. The bark of the guava tree should be boiled and cooled. Then it should be used as a mouth wash. This would reduce the inflammation. The same goes for lemon as an herbal treatment for Pyorrhea. This is because it is rich in Vitamin C. A further herbal remedy for Pyorrhea; is the eating of oranges. The skin of the fruit should be rubbed over the teeth and gums. This would hasten the recuperating process.

One of the common human ailments is lice. If you are lice infested then the condition is known as pediculosis. Lice are of three types head lice, body lice and public lice. The life span of lice is short (30 days) however they make up for this by multiplying fast. They thrive on the human body and if they are kept away from it for more than a day or two; then they will die. As the name suggests head lice are to be found near the neck and behind the ears. If they are present in the scalp then one scratch himself/herself into a mental and nervous wreck.

To get rid of head lice the home remedy is to rinse you hair with vinegar; it would kill the lice to immediate effect. Rub your scalp with mayonnaise and brush it off after 2-3 hours. The lice would be brushed out dead by doing this. Another potent home remedy is to wash your hair with mouthwash. Herbal remedy is in the form of messaging your hair with lemon and butter and rinsing it off after 20 minutes. However, do not forget to shampoo and condition your hair after this. All these are proven remedies to get rid of head lice.

Hay fever is an allergy to anything from saw dust to Earth dust; Infact, anything that can be breathed in. This ailment is seasonal; however, if these things are in the air all the year through; then one would suffer from hay fever all the 365 days of the year. The only other option is to relocate; nevertheless, this is not possible always. If you happen to be living in a place where there is greenery all around; then you should avoid going for a stroll early in the mornings. This is because Nature is at its best in the mornings. So the air is full of pollen and if you happen to inhale pollen; then you are sure to catch hay fever.

As a potent herbal remedy for hay fever; is to drink boiled mince of grapes with lemon. This ailment is also known as pollinosis or nasal allergy. Another herbal remedy for hay fever is to imbibe the boiled water of Basil leaves and fenugreek. This water should be drunk several times in a day to get the desired results. As a home remedy; there is nothing to match cold compress. However, it needs to done at frequent intervals to bring down the fever.

The most devastating ailment of the intestines is Cholera. It is a critical malady; concerning the lower portion of the small bowel. It is caused because of contagious water and is rampant in the rainy season. This is the reason why the mortality rate is high in this ailment. The ailing person gets relentless cramps in the stomach and the throat seems to be parched always. The restlessness becomes very evident. A fever always accompanies this ailment. One can make out from the voice of the person ailing; as to how much the person is suffering. In simple words the ailing person starts looking haggard.

Nonetheless, there are some herbal treatments for this ailment. Lemon plays a very important role in the herbal treatment of Cholera. Fresh lemon juice is capable of killing the Cholera bacteria in a very short span of time. So, it is imperative that the patient be given fresh lime juice atleast thrice daily. Another potent herbal treatment for Cholera is Guava root bark. You would need to make a decoction of 30gms of guava root bark with a litre of water. Then the decoction should be boiled to about 1/3^rd of its level and then given to the patient twice daily, after cooling.

Herpes is a well known sexually transmitted disease. It is a virus and can affect anyone and not necessarily sexually. The conventional form of medication states that this ailment is not curable. However, this is not true as far as herbal treatment goes. There are certain herbs with anti-bacterial properties which can cure even an ailment like herpes.

1. Never exert yourself; if you happen to be suffering from herpes. This gives impetus to the herpes virus. Indulging in yoga and sleeping alongside drinking plenty of herbal tea also helps in reducing the symptoms of herpes.
2. The intake of yogurt/ curd strengthens your immune symptoms. Since, yogurt contains probiotic; which helps to build up your immune system; if you are taking anti biotics.
3. Eat heartily and make sure that you get the required sleep at nights. You should also make sure that you avoid caffeine.
4. L-Lysine should be taken thrice daily (500gms).
5. Make a concoction of different tinctures like lemon, balm, nettle, goldenseal, comfrey and chamomile with tea oil and apply it to the affected area. This should be thrice daily. The imbibing of calming tea is also very beneficial in herpes.
6. Cold cautizing or compressing is of great help n herpes; as it tends to reduce the pain. However, while bathing; you should make certain that water is Luke warm and not hot. After a bath make sure that the sore are patted dry and not wiped dry.

Though, the aforementioned advice has worked wonders for many; however, it is still better to take advice from a professional.

Usually scars remains to remind you of an old abrasion or cut. If you have scratched you acne; a scar would be formed instead. The skin would recuperate on its own; however, not fully. This is more so if the abrasion is a deep one. However, there are a lot of herbal remedies for the removal of scars to a great extent and one of then is the application of rose water with sandal wood paste. Regular application of this would enable you to obtain a flawless skin. Lemon is nature own bleach; so the usage of lemon juice would also help in lightening scars.