Friday, March 20, 2015

Psoriasis Herbal Remedies To Soothe Skin And Relieve Symptoms

By Lelia Hall


There are three levels for treating skin disorders; topical or ointments, ultraviolet therapy and systemic involving pills and injections. If you are or know someone suffering from psoriasis, then you are aware that at one point these conventional medicine alternatives fail. On the other hand, psoriasis herbal remedies soothe the skin and enable you to lead an almost normal life.

One of the herbs that have numerous applications in alternative medicine is aloe Vera. Extracts from the aloe plant are used to treat, alleviate the redness and scaly skins of patients. It has been in use for centuries to remedy various ailments. Doctors advise that the pill form should not be used for treating psoriasis. Its use is guaranteed at a composition of 0.5% and combined with other useful ingredients in an ointment.

Apple cider vinegar is a product used by millions of people on a daily basis. Apply organic apple cider vinegar to the scalp several times a week to relieve symptoms of itchy scalp. To prevent burning sensations after use, you may dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:1. Alternatively, you may rinse the scalp after the vinegar has dried. Do not use if the skin is broken or bleeding.

Capsaicin is the chemical component in cayenne peppers that make them hot. Capsaicin is also believed to act as an analgesic-a pain relieving drug. Its mode of action is blocking nerve cells that sense pain. When applied to a skin suffering from psoriasis it may help relieve pain, inflammation, scaling and redness.

Although not a very conventional way of treating, Dead Sea salts also referred to as Epsom salts are commonly used to treat skin disorders. In fact, many people visit the Dead Sea in Israel for medical tourism. You do not have to make the trip; Epsom salts are readily available in many stores. All you need to do is soak the salts in warm bath water for fifteen minutes.

Tea tree is a common herb used for numerous health or medical purposes. Its oil is antiseptic and has also gained widespread application in alleviating itchiness and inflammation. However, its use is restricted because some people are allergic. Another herb widely used in the kitchen, but with numerous potential medical applications is turmeric. It has been proven to be anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory.

Oregon grape also known as Mahonia Aquifolium is an antimicrobial herb widely studied for its role in influencing the immune response. 10% Oregon grape in ointments has been proven to treat non-severe forms of psoriasis effectively. However, it is advised that patients use it only under supervision of a doctor.

In conclusion, psoriasis lives with a patient for almost their entire life because a cure through modern medicine is not guaranteed. As a result, patients have to manage the condition and its symptoms to survive. Herbs come in handy to relieve symptoms and even though most are still under study, many of them have been proven to reduce pain and inflammation.




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