Natural Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Psoriasis Treatment

herbs The use of medicinal herbs and herbal remedies for treating psoriasis and other skin diseases, such as eczema, have become more and more popular in the recent years and when the conventional medical treatments fail or don´t work many people look for alternative treatments such as herbal medicine.

Herbs for psoriasis which enhance the performance of the body's immune system and the liver can have beneficial results. They can help to provide relaxation and to clear the blood of impurities by supporting the liver, adrenal glands, the intestine and the lymphatic system.

Natural Remedy for Psoriasis

Skin Dr.™ by Native Remedies

Natural remedy containing homeopathic ingredients formulated to temporarily relieve acute skin problems and support healthy lymphatic functioning. It helps to maintain balance and hydration of the skin and supplies oxygen at cellular level.

Medicinal Herbs Used for The Natural Treatment of Psoriasis

Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
Oregon grape is cited as an effective herbal treatment for psoriasis vulgaris in traditional herbal texts. Skin ointments made with oregon grape bark are available in Europe as a treatment of psoriasis and test results on oregon grape bark extract which has the active ingredients berberine, berbamine and oxycathine have demonstrated antioxidant and anti inflammatory effects as well as anti proliferative properties in the treatment of psoriasis.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)
The milk thistle herb is mostly used for controlling the rash of psoriasis. This herb is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as having the capability to progressively slow down the unbalanced proliferation of the skin cells. Milk thistle is thought to be good herb for psoriasis because it has shown the ability to hinder the human T-cell activation that happens while encountering psoriasis but it has not been clinically tested on patients.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Another herbal remedy for psoriasis is oregano. This is due to the fact that it contains not only antibacterial properties, but antifungal properties as well which can be helpful with infections that are induced by psoriasis.

Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
Cayenne contains capsaicin which has been demonstrated to reduce itching and pain in psoriasis suffers. It appears to work by depleting neurotransmitters in the sensory nerves. A clinical study performed by the American Academy of Dermatology found that capsaicin, topically applied, was an effective remedy for pruitic psoriasis.

Aloe vera (Aloe vera )
Aloe vera is an herbal remedy frequently used to treat minor injuries and irritations of the skin. Results of a clinical trial published by Tropical Medicine & International Health in 1996 showed that application of aloe vera to the area of skin affected by psoriasis reduced lesions in a period of four weeks. Of thirty patients in the study, twenty five showed considerable improvement. No side effects were reported.

Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Neem is effective in the treatment of diseases caused by fungus, viruses and bacteria and it has been used as an herbal remedy for of all kinds of skin problems. It has been shown to enhance the production of T-cells which fight infections. It is also high in fatty acids which makes it helpful for the treatment of many chronic diseases which affect the skin and hair. The active principles are gedunin and nimbidol which have effective fungicidal properties and are thought to be effective as an herbal treatment for psoriasis and eczema.

Arnica montana (Arnica montana )
Arnica montana is thought to increase the flow of blood in the capillaries under the skin and it is considered helpful in healing wounds and reduce inflamation which could makes this herb useful for the treatment of psoriasis

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Long known for its use in treatment for inflammations, barberry has been used as a natural herb for psoriasis as well as many other inflammatory associated ailments.

Other natural herbs that have been used for the treatment of psoriasis.

Turmeric - (Curcuma longa)
Sarsaparilla - (Aralia nudicaulis)
Cat’s Claw - (Uncaria tomentosa)
Coleus forskohlii - (Plectranthus barbatus)
Tea Tree Oil - (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Burdock root - (Arctium lappa)
Juniper - (Juniperus communis)
Red Clover - (Trifolium pratense)
Pau d’arco - (Tabebuia impetiginosa)
Chickweed - (Stellaria media)
Picrorhiza kurroa - (Picrorhiza kurroa)
Black Walnut - (Juglans nigra)

Natural Supplements for Psoriasis

Psoriaflora Cream
by Boericke & Tafel

Skin Soothe Wellness Oil
by Nature's Inventory

The Use of Herbal Remedies for Psoriasis

Before taking an herbal remedies for psoriasis patients should consult their doctor. Some herbal remedies can either interfere with the action of prescription drugs or have adverse interactions with other drugs. Patients should advise their doctors if they are already taking any herbal medications or supplements for psoriasis. It is best to discuss potential treatment options with a doctor or herbalist.

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