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Psoriasis, though not always dreadful can sometimes be very problematic if it covers a large area of the skin , more so if it afflicts visible parts of the body. Not only does it itch badly, but the red and silver-scaly patches of skin look awful.
The cause behind this affliction is genetic and it refuses to go away. Even if it is seemingly healed, psoriasis tends to erupt after a while. Nothing seems to work very well for curing it. But there are many home remedies which work well to cure it or manage it.
List Of Home Remedies For Psoriasis Treatment
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is very helpful in healing psoriasis either completely or managing it to a large extent. Some people swear by the application of coconut oil to moisturize the skin that is affected. After a thorough wash or after any bath it helps to wipe the area clean and then apply coconut oil. In fact whenever the area is washed it tends to get dry, it must be moisturized.
Coconut oil can be applied three to four times a day, continuously for two to three weeks to see the results. It is advisable to use the recommended dosage, even if you see that disease has improved. Often people become complacent after some signs of improvement.
Aloe Vera
Many people find comfort in using aloe vera for psoriasis. It is easy to use, cut a part of one leaf taken from market or your garden. Let the gel come out and apply it on the affected part. But some feel irritation of the skin with this, in that case do not use.
Peppermint Oil
There are reports of people saying that with peppermint oil, they have felt relief in a couple of weeks.
There are many who had tried other remedies for years or months, but found solace in pepper mint. Drinking peppermint or mint tea twice a day can help healing psoriasis.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has mixed reports about psoriasis. For some it works very well, while for others it is the opposite, i.e. it irritates the skin. The rule to apply it should be that never apply vinegar on bruised or cracked skin, because it will not take the use of vinegar very kindly.You can try applying diluted apple cider vinegar and see the result. After all it is an inexpensive remedy, who knows it may suit you.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper can relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. Since it is hot , many find it difficult to believe that cayenne can look after psoriasis. The compound that helps in psoriasis is called capasaicin.
It is capasaicin that gives hot taste to the chilies In Germany a research has been conducted at the University Medical Center Frieburg. According to them the cream that contains cayenne peppers has the potency to give relief for psoriasis. But it may not suit some people, as they may find a burning sensation on the affected part.
Neem Oil
Neem oil relieves the symptoms of itching and irritation associated with psoriasis. It has powerful analgesics to give comfort to the user, thereby relieving him/her the desire to scratch the affected area. Scratching alone is very problematic and responsible for aggravating the ailment.
It can start displaying its effect within a week. The deodorized creams, oils, lotions and many other products have come in the market. It has been used in India for a long time. The people of India use neem for many ailments, because neem is known to contain innumerable compounds. It is a safe remedy, not known to cause any side effects.
Oats
Oats are generally very helpful in skin conditions. It helps to use oats in bathing water, after steeping them in water for 20 minutes and using milky water for the purpose. Its paste can also be applied on the skin patch with psoriasis.
Chamomile Flowers
The best way of using chamomile flowers is mixing them along with oatmeal. You will need a cloth to tie a cup of oatmeal and half a cup of chamomile flowers.
This is to be steeped in some water for half an hour. The strained water thus obtained is very beneficial for washing the skin.
Dead Sea Salts
Very cost-effective, the dead sea salts or Epsom salts can be purchased from many shops, specially the health stores. Mix a bit of these salts with water and wash the affected area. Apply coconut oil or some other oil, after wiping it clean.
Olive Oil
To olive oil, put some calendula oil and oregano oil. Massage the area with these oils to moisturize.
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Marigold
Marigold flowers can be used as an infusion for drinking as well as for bathing. They have long been recommended and used for various skin ailments including psoriasis. For drinking, the infusion can be made for a day and kept. About 2 tbsp of dry flowers can be added to half a liter of water. It is allowed to be soaked for half an hour and then simmered for another 10 minutes. It can be divided into two doses.
You may add some honey for taste and drink it twice a day. This infusion without adding honey can be applied on the affected skin area, and kept for some time. After a while it can be washed with plain water. This application is specially useful for psoriasis of the scalp.
Calendula Flowers
Calendula flowers can also be used in the same way as marigold flowers. They can even be combined with marigold flowers and used. Calendula creams are very well known for their efficacy in handling skin ailments.
Bitter Gourd
If bitter gourd juice is taken regularly it can help cure psoriasis. Extract one cup fresh bitter gourd juice, add 1 tsp fresh lime juice and take it the first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. This home remedy is to be continued at least for a few weeks or months, depending upon the condition of the afflicted person.
Burdock
Burdock root combined with some other herbs like cleavers and yellow dock can help in the psoriasis. The herbalists recommend the intake of burdock root to cleanse the blood.
2 to 4 ml of burdock tincture is administered a day, or a tablet of a capsule or dried burdock is to be taken thrice a day.
Other Remedies
Besides these, the other recommended herbs for psoriasis are: milk thistle, psyllium husk to cleanse the system. Red clover , sarsaprilla, Oregon grape, and barberry can also be beneficial. Washing the area and applying moisturizer regularly can work wonders.
