20/01/2026
🌿 THE SKIN – MIRROR OF BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT 🌿
The skin is far more than a covering — it is the largest organ of the human body, spanning around 21 square feet. It forms the sacred boundary between our inner world and the outer environment, protecting, sensing, and communicating constantly.
It is our most sensitive and reliable sense organ — able to detect subtle vibrations and emotional “vibes” before the conscious mind does. Through the sense of touch, we feel safety, connection, and belonging. Without loving, regular touch, even the healthiest body struggles to thrive — proof that the skin is as emotional and spiritual as it is physical.
As Herbalists, we understand that the skin never acts alone. Every rash, itch, pimple, or inflammation is a reflection of the deeper workings of the internal organs, mind, and emotions. True healing comes when we look within — to the bowel, liver, kidney, lymphatic system, and lungs — the five great channels of elimination. When these systems are overloaded, the skin takes over as a “backup organ of elimination,” pushing toxic waste outward to protect the deeper organs.
The Three Core Types of Skin Conditions ✨
1. Nervous Type
Dry, itchy, or scaly skin often linked with constipation and stress. The body craves calm, hydration, and nourishment. Herbs such as Chamomile, Passionflower, Skullcap, and Valerian restore balance. Fear and anxiety often underlie this type.
2. Inflammatory Type
Redness, swelling, heat, and irritation are signs of inner fire and toxicity. Heat, anger, spicy foods, and stress aggravate it. Herbs like Rehmannia, Dandelion, and Celery seed soothe and cool inflammation. Beneath it may lie suppressed anger or frustration seeking release.
3. Congestive Type
Oozing, weeping, or damp eruptions show toxic overload. Dairy, wheat, fried foods, and sluggish elimination are common triggers. Herbs such as Burdock, Figwort, Oregon Grape, and Red Clover cleanse and restore flow. Emotionally, apathy or a sense of defeat can contribute.
Most people present with a blend of these types — but one is usually dominant and becomes the focus of treatment.
✨ Emotional Connection to the Skin ✨
According to Lise Bourbeau and other metaphysical teachers, all skin disorders relate to self-image, shame, or fear of judgment. The skin reflects how we feel about being “seen.” Those who are sensitive, empathetic, or absorb others’ stress often manifest it through the skin. Healing begins with self-acceptance and emotional boundaries — learning to let go of others’ pain and honor your own inner truth.
🌿 The Bottom Line in Skin Healing 🌿
For all skin conditions — from acne to eczema, psoriasis, and chronic irritation — the foundation of internal and external healing lies in restoring elimination, nourishment, and circulation.
That is why the New Zealand Blood Purifying Tonic, Mineral Max, Para, and Kawakawa Ointments form the core protocol for almost every skin condition.
🩸 Blood Purifying Tonic — Cleanses and rejuvenates the bloodstream, supporting liver, bowel, and lymphatic detoxification.
💎 Mineral Max — Restores vital trace minerals needed for skin structure, repair, and cellular communication.
🌿 Para — Targets internal parasites and microbial imbalance that often underlie chronic skin inflammation.
🌺 Kawakawa Ointment — Our traditional healing salve to calm irritation, support skin repair, and restore protective balance.
From this foundation, other specific additions can be made depending on the individual type — nervous, inflammatory, or congestive. But these four remain the baseline essentials in restoring true skin health — from the inside out.
✨ When the inner systems are clean, nourished, and calm — the skin naturally glows with the light of health. ✨
Michael McCammon N.D
