Friday, March 15, 2013

Herbal Remedies For Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disorder causing sore red patches and occurring usually on elbows, scalp, face and back. Psoriasis occurs when weak immune system mistakes a normal skin cell and sends faulty signals causing overproduction of new cells. Symptoms of psoriasis include cracked skin, red patches, soreness, ridged nails and stiff joints.
Herbal Remedies For Psoriasis
People having a family history of psoriasis have increase chance of having this disease. Sunlight too plays a vital role in development of psoriasis. Bacterial infection causes guttate psoriasis that appears like small red drops on the skin. Listed below are few essential herbs, which help to deal with psoriasis.

Best Herbs To Treat Psoriasis



Milk Thistle



Milk thistle also known as ‘silymarin’ is an excellent herbal remedy in treating psoriasis. This herb contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Milk Thistle
which help to stop the breakdown of substances contributing to psoriasis. Milk thistle consumed in form of tinctures or teas help to alleviate the symptoms of milk thistle.

Dandelion



Dandelion is the most useful herb known for it’s numerous health benefits including psoriasis. The leaves, roots and flowers of this dandelion herb have been useful traditionally all over the world for treating skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. You can opt for fresh dandelion juice or dandelion oil or treating psoriasis. Dandelion oil can be applied topically on the affected area helping to relief burns and soothe irritated skin. Dandelion infusion also works great by simply pouring a cup of boiling water over 10 grams of dandelion root and allowing it to steep for 15 to 20 minutes.

Aloe Vera Gel



Aloe vera is an awesome plant containing emollient, vitamins, minerals as well antioxidants helping to cure skin conditions such as sores, inflammation, psoriasis, and dry skin. 
Aloe Vera Gel
Break of the aloe leaf to get a clear thick liquid and apply it externally over the affected area for quick results. Discontinue using if irritation occurs. Aloe’s healing qualities make it an addition to psoriasis treatment regimen. Keep applying this gel until symptoms tags off.

Oregon Grape Root



Oregon grape root also known as ‘Barberry’ is a tall flowering shrub growing abundantly in United States and has been useful in treating psoriasis since couple of years. Berberine, is an active constituent in Oregon grape root showing anti-microbial properties and thereby helping to kill bacteria and fungal infections. The ointment of this root contains tannins, which helps to deter the formation of wrong skin cells in your immune system. Regular use of this ointment helps to eliminate psoriasis in short time.

Apple Cider Vinegar


ACV also known as the mother of vinegar is one of the best popular herbal remedy containing important vitamins and nutrients.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been useful in treating skin conditions since ancient times. It acts as a soothing agent and thereby helps to relief irritation and itching caused by psoriasis. Apply apple cider vinegar diluted with water on the affected area two times a day.

Apart from above, many other herbs such as emu oil, chamomile, fish oil, oatmeal products, tea tree oil, grape seed extract and Castor oil also help to treat psoriasis. Wish you all the very best!

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