Can Herbs Be Absorbed Through the Skin?

Herbs offer many benefits to the skin and to the whole body via the skin. You can use them in poultices, baths, lotions, soaps, ointments and compresses.

Benefits

• Potted herb garden

  Many herbal remedies provide pain relief, nutrients, lubrication and cooling to the skin, as well as having beneficial effects to the organs and systems of the body.

Function

• Lavender

  You can address many issues, both internal and external, by applying medicinal herbs to the skin. According to the "Essential Oils Desk Reference," the skin readily absorbs herbs such as frankincense, lavender and chamomile, which have calming and healing powers.

Types

• Gentle herbal soap

  Herbal baths, soaps and ointments nourish the skin and relax the body.

Features

• Luxurious herbal bath

  Rose petals have been used throughout history in oils, waters, soaps and creams for the uplifting scent as well as the medicinal benefits.

  St. John's Wort is an effective balm for wounds, burns and insect bites. The antibiotic qualities of this potent medicinal herb can keep open wounds from becoming infected.

Significance

• Herb and vegetable garden

  The skin conducts nutrients into the body and toxins out of the body. Because of the highly absorptive nature of the skin, ensure that the herbs you use are of the highest quality.