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So the challenge came along for me to battle the problem. This blog documents just that. However, I've opted to use some stuff we may be able to find around the house (yard too), rather than all those potentially harmful, processed chemicals.
Therefore for the next several weeks, I'll be my own guinea pig and for the first seven days, I'll attempt to discover how effective the "King of the Forest" plant, scientifically named "Cassia Alata", is in retarding acne.
Now, based upon research, Cassia Alata is said to contain anti fungal properties and is used for treating ring worm and poisonous bites. Now, you may be wondering- What the hell? We're dealing with acne, not fungi! But, in many cases, acne is a result from our skin being exposed and susceptible to bacteria around us where the skin becomes inflamed and thus produces pimples. Through vicarious experiences, I've learned that it helps to get rid of liver spots also. Other names include- Candle bush, Candelabra Bush,Empress Candle Plant, Ringworm Tree or "candletree"
So in the morning (that's my preferred time), I take a few leaves of the plant and wash them with clean water. Then I wash my face with only water too. I crush the leaves in my palm and apply the juices secreted to my face and chest. If the leaves are soft enough, I use them as a scrub too. At this point, I just leave it on and go prepare breakfast or help get the kids ready for school. I wash it off when i shower for work.
I'll repeat this for the next six days and record any changes, if any and let you know in the next blog post.... Lets see how this goes!
These are some of the sites I found some info on:
http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article.htm
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Cassia+alata
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senna_alata
http://www.iica.int/Eng/regiones/caribe/jamaica/IICA%20Office%20Documents/Use%20of%20Herbs.pdf
