Compositions and methods for the treatment of vitiligo. The composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: Eclipta prostrata L., Angelica dahurica (Fish. ex. Hoffm), Polygonum multiforum Thumb, Astragalus complanatus, Tribulus terrestris L., Lithospermum erythrorhizon sieb et zucc, Paris petiolata (Bak. ex Forb), Salvia multiorrhiza Bge, Sophora flavescens Ait, Atractylodes lancea (Thumb) Dc, and combinations thereof. The method comprises treating the vitiligo by orally administering this composition to the patient. The treatment may be further enhanced by topically administering to the affected areas a composition selected from the group consisting of: a preparation of sulfur and kerosene; a preparation of Nevlum oporum solund and alcohol; a preparation of Cinnamomum cassia presl, Psoralea corylifalia L., alcohol and water; and a preparation of Portulaca oleracea L., brown sugar, and vinegar.