Acne, or yauvan pidika as it's called in ayurvedic medicine, is an inflammatory skin condition. The main cause, according to ayushveda.com, is increased vata and kapha dosha in a person. The dosha of vata is made up of space and air and believed to regulate physiology, while kapha dosha has the elements of water and earth and is believed to govern the body's structural integrity, according to AyurBalance.com. Several ayurvedic remedies address acne and pimples.

Turmeric

Ayurvedic medicine calls for using a turmeric paste to treat pimples, according to "Health and Healing: A Manual of Primary Health Care," by S. Ashtekar. A paste is traditionally made from the root, according to OM Organics. Turmeric is believed to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-allergic, antioxidant and astringent properties in ayurvedic medicine.

Papaya

A fresh and properly ripened papaya can be used to treat acne under ayurveda treatment methods, according to ayushveda.com. The remedy calls for squashing the papaya in water to make a paste, and applying the paste to the entire face. The paste is left on until it's dry and then wiped off with a wet towel. Coconut or sesame oil is then applied. This process is done daily for a week.

Juices

Juice therapy, or juice fasting, is used to restore body health in many conditions, including acne, according to "Ayurveda for Health and Beauty," by Parvesh Handa. Juice from grapes helps alleviate acne and pimples, as well as skin allergies, constipation and menstruation disorders. Carrot juice also cures pimples and acne as well as halitosis, anemia, colitis and skin allergies. Spinach, cucumber and potato juices also are touted as acne cures, according to Handa, who advises making the juice fresh just before drinking it.