We have become accustomed to herbal teas and various tablets and capsules. We still consider the use of traditional natural medicine or herbalism in cosmetics to be something new. However, many herbs are very suitable for use in cosmetic creams. Since I have been able to test many of them myself and try them in various creams, I will this time focus on herbs that can also be very useful in cosmetic creams. We will leave out the notorious ones, such as aloe vera, chestnut or arnica, and will look at some perhaps more surprising candidates for cosmetic use.
Calendula officinalis (Calendula officinalis)
It contains organic acids - salicylic, flavonoids, saponin. It has very positive effects on the skin, vascular system and has a spasmolytic effect. Declared healers use it in skin fungus, tibial ulcers, sprains, inflammation of veins, nail beds, hardening of the breast glands, diseases of the liver, pancreas, gynaecological and oncological diseases, rashes, haemorrhoids, pain and for regeneration of overstretched muscles.
Yellow-ringed warbler (Armillaria melea)
It contains organic acids and other data, which have antitumor and immunostimulating effects, gastrodin, phenolic substances with antifungal and antibacterial effect. It also contains flavonoids with strong antioxidant activity comparable to vitamin C and E. Antioxidants slow down skin aging. The extract also affects the binding (chelation) of ferrous ions. Unbound also promote the formation of free radicals, cell damage and faster aging. It is used in high blood pressure, insufficient blood flow through the brain, Meniere's syndrome, dizziness, high cholesterol, hepatitis, TB, pain, migraines, inflammation, insomnia, neurasthenia, epilepsy and has a neuroprotective effect - it protects the nerves.
Nigella sativa (Nigella sativa)
It has antibiotic, anticancer, antiasthmatic, antiparasitic effects. The antibacterial effect of chervil has been confirmed on golden staphylococcus, Candida albicans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acenitobacter baumanii, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, E. coli and K. pneumoniae.
Kigelia africana
It has antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It slows skin aging and extracts are used for skin ulcers and against molluscum. Molluscum contagiosum is an infectious skin disease caused by a virus (poxvirus). The size is 2-5 mm in diameter, isolated molluscs can reach a size of 1.5-2 cm. They occur in clusters, mainly around the genitalia and abdomen, but can occur essentially anywhere on the skin and alone. Liquid nitrogen and topical application of cytostatics are used for treatment. A very interesting effect kigelia extracts have on women's breasts, which rise a little higher, this effect has been verified by many clinical studies. Kigelia improves skin elasticity and hydration. It protects collagen and elastin fibres and increases skin tone, breasts are noticeably fuller.
Umbilicus asiatica (Hydrocotille asiatica)
It significantly helps with cellulite, diabetes and scleroderma by promoting peripheral blood circulation. It prevents the formation of scars. The French biochemist Jules Lepine discovered an alkaloid in a plant he called vitamin X, which causes „rejuvenation“ of the nerves of brain cells and endocrine glands.
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
It contains flavonoids, essential oil, hypericins, flavone glycoside hyperoside, dyes and tannins. The flowers release a red dye (St. John's blood) and were called the herb of St. John for its healing miraculous effects. It has strong antibacterial and antiviral effects, heals sunburnt skin, hard-to-heal wounds, is effective in nervous disorders, insomnia, migraines, depression, stomach ulcers, flatulence, liver and gallbladder disorders, inflammation of veins, hemorrhoids, tibial ulcers, anti-inflammatory, regenerates tissues and has a sedative effect.
Daemonorops draco
Dark red resin of dragon palm from Sumatra island. It contains substances stimulating blood circulation, promotes tissue regeneration, helps in healing fractures and sprains. It is an important resin in magical rituals used in exorcism and as a protection against evil spirits and negative energies.
Abyssinian myrrh (Commiphora abyssinica - Burseraceae)
Myrrh has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, antispasmodic, expectorant, antiseptic and stimulant effects. It contains substances similar to human estrogen hormones. In ancient Egypt it was used for mummification and as a longevity substance. It eliminates the proliferation of various types of fungi and has a beneficial effect on the hormonal system. It reduces swelling, relieves pain, especially in menstruation, and dissolves clotted blood. It accelerates the healing of chronic non-healing sores and hemorrhoids. It is used in various skin problems and inflammatory processes. In the Arab Emirates, in the Bahrain area, it is used as a children's ointment for various diaper rash and skin problems in children. It prevents clogging of blood vessels.
Gasrodia elata
An orchid that parasitizes the yellow-ringed fungus. It contains mainly gastrodin, vannillyl alcohol, vanillin, alkaloids and vitamin A. It lowers LDL cholesterol and prevents clogging of blood vessels. It is mainly used for epilepsy, cardiovascular disorders, stroke, arrhythmia, palpitations, Meniere's syndrome, tinnitus, dizziness, pain, neuralgia, tetany, spasms, neurasthenia, insomnia, convulsions and migraines.
Peony (Paeonia officinalis)
It contains alkaloid peregrinin, tannins, resins, saponins, organic acids, glycosides and glycosidic dye peonin. It is used for high blood pressure, high HDL cholesterol, diabetes, painful and irregular menstruation, discharges, epilepsy, asthma, cough, intestinal smooth muscle cramps, painful gout, renal colic and kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, gallstones, chronic viral hepatitis, arteriosclerosis, and as a spasmolytic and sedative.
Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
It contains lithospermic acid, which reduces the multiplication of HIV, and also contains the diterpenoid pigments, 1-tanshinone and 2-tanshinone, their related isotanshinone 1 and 2, methyltanshinone and hydroxytanshinone. It is used in arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, leukaemia and other oncological diseases, menstrual disorders, insomnia, neurasthenia and palpitations of the heart, haematomas, abdominal and joint pains, ulceration of the skin and inflammation of the mammary gland.
Agropyrum repens
It contains triticin, inoside, mucilage, silicic acid, organic acids and saponins. It is used in kidney diseases, rheumatism, urinary stones, skin rashes, mucous membrane diseases, diabetes - it lowers sugar levels and significantly cleanses the body.
Siberian heartleaf (Leonurus sibiricus)
It contains the alkaloids leonurine, leonuridine, leonurinine, the pyrrole alkaloid stachydrine, benzoic, lauric, linoleic and oleic acids, the flavonoid rutin and provitamin A. It is used for cardiac arrhythmia, heart weakness, painful menstruation, female infertility and vaginal infections. It has antiviral and antibacterial effects.
Japanese Jerlin (Sophora japonica)
It contains rutin, which strengthens blood vessels and blood vessels. The plant significantly soothes itchy skin, called pruritus. It is used for rashes, eczema and vascular problems.
Virginia creeper (Hamamelis virginiana)
It contains mainly tannins - hamamelitanins, essential oil - eugenol and sequiterpenes, catechin, choline - water-soluble glycoside. It has anti-inflammatory antioxidant effect, prevents the multiplication of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus - golden staphylococcus and Staphylococcus epidermis, which were resistant to the antibiotic methicillin. A significant antiviral effect was observed on the herpes virus HSV-1 and on the encephalitis virus, which accumulates in the blood, brain, thymus and spleen. It is used in bleeding hemorrhoids, vascular diseases, inflammations of the skin, mucous membranes, veins and poorly healing tibial ulcers. It improves peripheral blood circulation, dilates blood vessels and stops bleeding. Externally and internally it improves the condition of bruises, bruises, eczema and various skin rashes. Protects the liver from certain mutagenic substances. Hamamelis is an ancient Indian medicinal plant.
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
It contains glycoside convallatoxin, kovalloside, convallatoxol, cardenolides, convallamaroside - prevents the development of blood vessels in tumors, thus blocking their nutrition and growth, steroid saponins with hemolytic effect and other substances. Modifies the activity of the heart.
Venisphere cream contains extracts of selected herbs, such as chestnut, St. John's wort, calendula, arnica, as well as vitamins A, E, C, and organic acids, which have a beneficial effect on the skin.. Chestnut extract acts on the structure and formation of skin cells (fibroblasts) in such a way that with regular use, wrinkles are visibly smoothed. Its effectiveness is verified by scientific research. Already after five weeks of use there is a noticeable smoothing of fine lines and a reduction of coarse lines. Venisphere cream is especially suitable for dry and aging skin. It is one of the most powerful anti-aging creams.
Vladimír Ďurina
This article was published with the kind permission of of the magazine Sphere
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