13/07/2025
REMEDIES FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING (HYPERHIDROSIS)
Our skin has between 300 and 500 sweat glands per square centimeter. Their main mission is to regulate our temperature by promoting perspiration.
They also help our body get rid of toxins and organic waste. In other words, sweating is good for your health. But when it is excessive, it becomes embarrassing and risks disrupting the social life of those who suffer from it.
The good news is that there are natural remedies to combat this problem.
Here are 9 very effective herbs to fight against hyperhidrosis.
1. SAGE: THE ANTIPERSPIRANT
PLANT PAR EXCELLENCE
Sage is aptly named since it comes from the Latin salvia which means to heal. This aromatic plant is particularly known for its great regulatory properties. Composed of many active ingredients, it turns out to be the most effective plant.
To overcome excessive sweating, mainly if the problem is due to hormonal disorders, it is advisable to prepare 1 liter of sage tea to drink throughout the day.
You can also apply the herbal tea under your armpits and all affected areas after having your bath.
The other option is to grind some dry sage leaves into a powder and rub it on your armpits.
2. BLACK TEA: AN EXCEPTIONAL
ANTI-PERSPIRANT INFUSION
In general, spicy foods and those that contain caffeine are prohibited if you want to fight hyperhidrosis, because they raise body temperature.
On the other hand, black tea is an exception. Thanks to its tannic acid content! It is the ideal plant to treat excessive sweating. Indeed, tannic acid has very powerful astringent and antiperspirant properties.
Add organic black tea bags in 3 glasses of boiling water for 15 minutes. Let cool and apply this solution to your armpits and other areas to be treated as many times as necessary.
3. LEMON: THE CITRUS WITH A
THOUSAND AND ONE VIRTUES
Whenever we talk about home remedies, lemon often appears! Regarding the treatment of excessive sweating, this tropical fruit also has a regulating power. Considered sanitizing, it reduces sweating remarkably. That's not all, lemon eliminates bad odors and lightens the skin at the same time. Which makes it a very interesting natural deodorant. Simply cut a lemon in half and rub into clean, dry armpits. You can also add lemon juice to your bath for better results.
4. ALOE VERA: THE ASTRINGENT
MIRACLE PLANT
Like lemon, aloe vera is a well-known natural product. For its multiple virtues on health and beauty. It is a succulent plant that grows especially in desert places. Its gel is very beneficial for the skin, because in addition to moisturizing it, it has astringent and purifying properties. Clearly, it is a great ally to put an end to excessive sweating. Aloe vera gel tightens pores and restores the pH balance of the skin. You can apply it directly to your armpits to regulate sweating and prevent bad odors.
5. CUCUMBER: ANOTHER NATURAL
DEODORANT
Rather known for its slimming virtues, cucumber is also one of the plants that help fight excessive sweating. It has an astringent effect that allows you to sweat less during the day. It also tightens pores for an even more satisfying effect. Take a slice of cucumber and gently rub it on your armpits. This gesture should be repeated at least 3 times a day. The decrease in sweating will begin to be seen from the 3rd or 4th day of treatment.
6. PARSLEY: THE NATURAL ANTIPERSPIRANT RICH IN CHLOROPHYLL
Parsley helps to lose weight, overcome anemia, etc. And it also helps to fight hyperhidrosis effectively. This is explained by its high content of chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for the green color of plants. Chlorophyll has purifying and regenerating properties.
This natural substance also acts on active sweat glands. It cleanses the skin, reduces bad odors and regulates perspiration. The cure is to chew a few parsley leaves throughout the day. Repeat this until you notice a marked improvement.
7. TOMATO: A TERRIBLE
TRANSPIRATION REGULATOR
The tomato has many benefits already known to all. Thanks to its content of vitamins A, C, E and lycopene. However, few people know that it is also a natural deodorant that should not be overlooked. Tomato juice effectively helps fight excessive sweating.
Add 2 cups of this ingredient to your bath and apply it directly under your armpits for best results. If the smell of tomato juice bothers you, leave on for at least 20 minutes before rinsing. Perspiration will start to really decrease after 2 weeks of treatment.
8. LEMON BALM: TO RELIEVE
STRESS SWEAT
Perennial herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. Lemon balm is best known for its ability to cure viral infections. But it also helps fight stress, which is one of the main causes of excessive sweating. Let 3 or 4 lemon balm leaves infuse for 10 minutes in a cup of very hot water. Drink the preparation, leaving aside a small amount. That you will put on the areas to be treated: armpits, palms, feet, etc.
9. CALIFORNIA POPPY: TO LIMIT
SWEATING
Also called eschscholzia, the California poppy is a herbaceous plant in the Papaveraceae family. Like lemon balm, it helps fight stress and anxiety and thus reduce excessive sweating. For the treatment, it is the beautiful yellow or orange flowers of the eschscholzia that interest us. Wait until they are completely dry before preparing an infusion with them. You can drink a cup a day of this herbal tea and dab your armpits with a cotton ball soaked in this preparation after showering.
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