Age Spots are skin discolorations and dark blotches that appear to be flat and brownish and are found on the skin, all over the body. They are sometimes termed as liver spots without them having any connections with liver.
They develop gradually over a period of time and generally happen to people who have crossed the age of 40 years; therefore it would be foolish to expect it to disappear overnight. However, it is treatable by some herbs along with a lot of patience and consistency, & efforts.
The root cause of these spots is exposure to excessive sunlight.Nutritional deficiencies are also responsible for this problem. Due to a poor diet or a sedentary lifestyle, the rough wastes from the free radicals form molecules in the blood stream that kill the healthy cells and gets accumulated which then turn into these age spots. Herbalist recommend age old remedies (to get rid of these age spots)that are mentioned below.
5 Age Spots Herbal Remedies
Ginseng
Ideally ginseng is a herb known to increase the longevity of age ,however it also known as an healer as well .It boosts the growth of interferon that happens to be the antibodies and also the white blood cells that stop the damages caused by the free radicals.If not taken in the right doses this herb may produce side effects there a consultation with the doctor is necessary
Burdock
Herbalists with ayurvedic background are staunch believers in the effectiveness of this herb in bacterial infections .The root of this herbs strengthens the immunity that stops the free radicals from causing damage to the skin’s tissues .
Use of burdock also eliminates the toxic waste from the bloodstream .It has a tendency to cause mild indigestion therefor a physician’s consultation is highly recommended .
Gotu Kola
It is actually a chinese herb that is extremely beneficial in getting rid of the age spots that is found all over the skin .Sometimes one gets speedy recovery with the use of this herb .1/8 teaspoon of this herb when combined with a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1/8 teaspoon of ginseng in a cup of hot water gives a solution to these eradicate age spots effectively. The same proportion can be added to any herbal tea to get the desired results
Ginko Biloba
A traditional chinese herb in nature,it is highly recommended by healers for removing age spots, The reason being that these herb repair damages caused by poor diet and prevent indigestion . Ginko biloba is full of antioxidants that prevents not only the formation of free radicals but also their attack on the healthy cells. Sometimes due to this herb elimination of these dark spots happen naturally.Sometimes they also use it in aiding digestion and preventing new age spots from occurring. Though this herb is very safe to use , one should always get it recommended by a herbalist or a physician.
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera juice or gel both are known as natural healers for any type of skin ailments. They help in fading the age spots and remarable change can be seen in a month’s time if it is applied directly on the affected areas ,twice a day.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
