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Herbs Used in a Natural Remedy for
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a disease that has become a part of millions of
people’s lives. For many of them, relief cannot come fast
enough, and many chose to partake in a natural remedy for
psoriasis in hope of finding some measure of relief from the
symptoms. Many of the natural remedies that are on the market
today are nothing more than a collection of herbs and nutrients
that just about anyone can obtain by just visiting their
neighborhood health store.
Aloe
Perhaps one of the most common ingredients used in a natural
remedy for psoriasis is that of the Aloe Vera plant. This plant
is often found in gel form or even as the plant itself. It has
been shown to decrease outbreaks and help calm the redness that
is a common symptom of psoriasis.
However, it does have a few side effects, and the serious ones
such as diarrhea, kidney inflammation, and potassium
electrolyte abnormalities indicate that this ingredient in a
natural remedy for psoriasis should only be used topically and
not ingested orally. In addition, Aloe Vera has been known to
interact with certain topical hydrocortisone creams, so be sure
to tell your doctor that you’ve started to use it.
Cayenne
Surprisingly, one of the most common ingredients found in a
natural remedy for psoriasis is cayenne pepper. The active
ingredient found in this herb is capsaicin, which when applied
on the skin, has been shown to reduce the severity of the
attack, and reduce the redness and itching. However, in larger
amounts, it has been known to burn the skin, and cause a runny
nose, and watery eyes.
In addition, if you regularly take aspirin, acetaminophen, or
any anticoagulants, its best to try and avoid the use of this
pepper since it has been known to have an adverse interaction
with them.
Tea Tree Oil
Another ingredient that is often found in a natural remedy
for psoriasis is that of tea tree oil. This essential oil can
be easily found in many health food stores, and has been shown
to offer some antiseptic properties, and therefore could
alleviate some of the symptoms of psoriasis. However, it should
be noted that there have been no scientific studies published
that address this possible benefit of tea tree oil.
These are but a few of the many ingredients that are used in a
typical natural remedy for psoriasis. If you wish to make your
own remedy using this information, please talk to a medical
professional first. They will be able to guide you in choosing
the best ingredients for your very own natural remedy for
psoriasis.
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