Bee Balm
I have an herbal book with an acne recipe in it. I don’ t know how
effective it is since I have not had the chance to try it yet but I will
share it with you anyway. I believe that plants hold a cure for every
ailment that is on the earth, maybe this will be one for acne.
Acne Treatment
2 ounces by weight chopped bea balm (Genus name: Monarda)
4 ounces alcohol (Everclear)
Wash be balm, towel it dry, and place it in a jar. Add the alcohol,
making sure the herb is fully wet. Keep it in a dark place, shaking the
jar frequently. After 14 days, strain into a bottle, cap tightly, and
store in a dark place.
After washing and drying the skin, apply the solution to pimples.
If any of you have tried this let us all know how it worked.
February 1st, 2005 at 11:52 am
> I have an herbal book with an acne recipe in it. I don’ t know how
> effective it is …
What is Bee Balm / Monarda? Beeswax is identified under the International
Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients as Cera Alba, and Honey is Honey.
FYI, Alcohol is a "drying" agent and, at this high amount, most likely what
may (???) be preserving this balm?
Need more info …
- Katie
February 2nd, 2005 at 12:45 pm
Bee Balm has nothing to to with bees it is the common name of the plant.
Monarda is the Genus name incase the herbal store doesn’t know what bee
balm is. It is a plant in the mint family, and the parts that are used
in the recipe are the green/vegetative parts.
By soaking the plant in alcohol it extracts certain chemicals/alkaloids
in the plant that can’t be extracted by soaking it in water. When
applied to the skin, the alcohol evaporates leaving whatever chemicals or
alkaloids are extracted from the plant on the skin.
Hope that helps out a little bit.
February 3rd, 2005 at 5:07 am
Yes, it helps a lot (thanks) … I’m not up on herbal remedies, so truly do
not know the benefits or sensitizing factors / recommended percentage limits of
bee balm.
I’m sensitive to mints (peppermint most often in the products) in lip balms
and even in toothpaste - I’ve found that it makes my chapped-lip problems worse
than when I brush with baking soda. Mints are known sensitizers; however,
many love them.
Let us know how this works for you.
- Katie