Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes unpredictable excessive sweating which is not related to high temperature, physical exertion, or emotional factors. Symptoms of hyperhidrosis are heavy sweating that soaks through clothing and drips from hands. This condition can disrupt daily activities and cause social anxiety and embarrassment. This disorder usually affects hands, feet, underarms, and face, however not necessarily all at once.

It is advised to consult a doctor for excessive sweating since it could be a symptom of a more concerning ailment. Seek urgent medical care if this heavy sweating is followed by lightheadedness, chest pain, or nausea. There is a wide selection of natural remedies available before resorting to drastic measures such as surgery. While no two cases are alike, everyone affected can try these remedies, which include a variety of herbal substances such as:

1. Tea
Sage tea, black tea, and chamomile tea can be used as a topical treatment by applying the steeped tea once it has cooled to the affected areas as well as soaking hands and or feet in it, which can be repeated several times a day as needed. Drinking this tea daily is also effective.

2. ACV
Apple cider vinegar can usually be found at the local grocery store, making it quite easy to get. Using it as a natural astringent, you can apply it to your skin with a cotton ball before bed and then wash it off in the morning. It can also be made into a mixture to drink before, using 2 teaspoons vinegar and one teaspoon apple cider vinegar.

3. Witch hazel
Witch hazel another astringent can also be applied to the skin with a cotton pad and then rinsed off in 30 minutes.

4. Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is another natural astringent that can be applied to the skin once or twice daily.

5. St. John’s wort
St. John’s wort is a plant-based tincture that is available in a capsule form and can be taken twice daily.

6. Schisandra
Schisandra is an herbal remedy made from dried fruit and can be used to treat night sweats as well as spontaneous sweating.

7. Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the placement of a series of very thin needles into the skin on strategic parts of the body to provide relief for pain, but also overall wellness and stress management. This process is a very personalized therapy as each acupuncturist will gather information on the individual to create a specific plan for treatment.

8. Biofeedback
Biofeedback, which with the aid of visual and auditory feedback a person can gain control over their involuntary bodily functions.