Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025
Title:
AN OVERVIEW ON THE ANTIACNE ACTIVITY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
Authors :
Sakshi M.Kadam, Prof.Venkatesh S.Nagare, Dr.Swati P.Deshmukh
Abstract :
Essentiality of natural product Natural products derived from plant, animal and mineral sources have the capacity to treat different human diseases. Around 80% of the general population uses natural products for the treatment of different diseases whereas allopathic drugs may cause many side effects. Acne causing bacteria becomes resistant to the drugs if they are used for a long period. Due to low toxicity and side effects, herbal medicine is becoming popular when compared to allopathic. The natural system of The natural system of medicine focus on the entire body and treat the root cause of acne, whereas allopathic medicine focus on treating the symptoms like inflammation, redness etc. associated with blemishes. In the treatment of acne, herbal drugs are considered due to their negligible adverse effects. Herbal therapies gain the attention of cosmeticians, researchers, academicians, dermatologists and industrialists for acne treatment in upcoming years. Acne treatment with herbs is given by either externally or internally or with both. The most preferable choice of treatment is topical application of herbs because of the ease of application whereas when they are taken internally they may cause bitter or unpleasant taste. Herbs are used in many cosmetic formulations and anti-acne compositions as they are safe with good efficacy. This review mainly focuses on the herbals extracts, powders and essential oils for topical treatment in case of Acne vulgaris. The purpose of this study is to set the trend for better medicinal use of herbs for acne treatment and to discover the active constituent responsible for anti acne activity.
Keywords:- acne vulgaris, antibacterial activity, antioxidant, skin disease, medicinal plants
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Sakshi Mahadev Kadam et al., An Overview On The Antiacne Activity Of Medicinal Plants, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).
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