Although not another Christmas ailment like the seasonal hangover Roseacea can be triggered by the seasonal hot cups of tea & coffee, too much alcohol, rich foods, Christmas spices and sudden temperature changes from hot to cold wintery weather as you leave the house.
Some features of Roseacea;
• Common in people of Celtic origin
• Affects people in their 30's & 40's
• Thread veins - persistent blushing damages capillaries in cheeks and nose
• Rhinophyma or brandy nose more common in men
• Breakouts of spots (papules & pustules) can be confused with acne
• 60% roseacea sufferers also get gritty eyes, conjunctivitis, blephiritis
• Main stay of treatment is tetracycline (minocyline, doxycycline, erythromycine)
The approach to roseacea in Chinese medicine is to treat this chronic condition with herbal decoctions which not only address the blushing and the spots but also treat the underlying cause of the condition which is unique to the individual.
Treated with Chinese herbs such as the stems of white peony, crocus stamens, dandelion leaves and mulberry root, the aim of treatment is to increase the blood circulation to the face. Although this may seem to be an extraordinary approach to treating a condition associated with flushing and blushing, the increase in circulation with these specific herbs reduces the tendency to broken veins and purpling it also ‘cools’ the blood at the same time.
Amanda Hughes
Chinese Herbalist & Acupuncturist
Lic. Ac(adv) Beijing, I.C.T.C.M., I.R.C.H.
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