Traditional methods of treating psoriasis originated long before traditional treatment, passed from grandmothers to younger generations. From ancient times, there has been a bad reputation around this disease, the fame of "damned people". Only healers and conspirators were allowed to be treated, and only in secret.
Today, the treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies is considered a completely normal method. But it should be understood that traditional methods act as an additional segment to the main traditional treatment for greater efficiency and productivity. However, many people still prefer traditional medicine to folk medicine.
Alternative methods of treating psoriasis
There are many traditional remedies for psoriasis that have been used for centuries. Some products need to be taken orally, while others need to be applied to the affected areas of the body. Let’s look at both categories of groups.
For internal use
Various herbal infusions, decoctions, teas are used for internal use. Consider the most popular and most effective:
- Flaxseed infusion: for its preparation we take 1 tbsp. spoon of flax seeds, pour 1 cup boiling water, stir. Leave to cook overnight and take in the morning on an empty stomach. It is recommended to take activated charcoal (2 tablets) before using the soup.
- Bay leaf infusion: take about 7-8 leaves of medium bay leaf, divide into several pieces and pour with 2 cups of boiling water. Leave to cook for 10 minutes, filter. We take half a glass in the morning, afternoon, evening. Admission course - 7 days.
- Dill seed infusion: it is necessary to take 2 tbsp. spoons of dill seeds, pour 1 cup boiling water. Leave to cook for 40-50 minutes. The recommended intake is half an hour before meals. It can be taken 2-3 times a day.
- Oregano tea: For psoriasis, it is useful to drink tea with oregano. To do this, simply add a pinch of oregano to the tea, let it cook for 20 minutes and take 2-3 times a day.
- Infusion of 4 herbs: prepare the herbal mixture - take 4 tbsp. spoons of chamomile flowers, 4 tbsp. spoons of St. John's wort, 3 tbsp. spoons of violet, 2 tbsp. spoons of cranberry leaves. We mix everything. We take 1 tablespoon every morning. spoon of the resulting herbal mixture, pour 1 cup boiling water, leave for 25 minutes and take.
- Tincture of Japanese sophora: tincture can be bought at the pharmacy, you can prepare it at home: for this we take 50 g of dry sophora, pour 500 g of vodka and leave for 2 weeks, then filter and take half a teaspoon 3 times a day.
- Decoction of the agrimony plant: it is necessary to take 1 tbsp. spoon of dry agaric, pour 1 cup boiling water and leave to cook for 1-1, 5 hours, closing the lid. Filter and take 1 cup 4 times a day.
- Celandine infusion: treatment of psoriasis with celandine is carried out very carefully, since celandine is a poisonous plant, strictly adhere to the dose. Take 1 teaspoon of celandine plant, pour 200 ml. hot water, insist 30-40 minutes and use 3 times a day for half an hour before meals.
- Buckthorn oil: It is considered a fairly simple but no less good method of alternative treatment. You must take 1 teaspoon of oil every day.
For external use
In addition to taking medicinal infusions, decoctions, external methods are widely used to treat psoriasis. These methods include various ointments, baths, lotions, lotions, etc. Means for external use perfectly eliminate the symptoms of the disease: itching, peeling, swelling, redness.
Let's consider in more detail several methods of treatment for external use:
- Flaxseed oil: Flaxseed oil for psoriasis is used as follows - the affected skin is treated with oil several times a day.
- Propolis ointment: it is necessary to melt 100 gr. butter, put 10 gr. propolis, stir and add vitamin A capsules (3 pcs. ). Soak a piece of gauze in the resulting mixture and apply it to the affected area of the body. We fix it with sticky plaster.
- Herbal bath: take 1 tbsp. spoon of chamomile flowers, hemp, celandine and sage. Mix everything, fill with hot water in a ratio of 1: 10. Pour the broth for 30-40 minutes and pour into a warm bath. Treatment of psoriasis plants in this form can be carried out daily for 7 days.
- Fish oil: Pure fish oil is gently applied to the affected areas of the body. Fish oil can be applied up to 3 times a day.
- Birch tar grease: it is necessary to take 50 gr. birch tar, 10 gr. Vaseline, 20 gr. honey, 1 egg white, 10 gr. fish oil and boric acid. Mix everything well and apply on the affected skin. Ointment should be stored in a dark place.
- Celery Compress: This compress will help relieve severe itching. Celery root is rubbed on a grater, the resulting mass is applied to psoriatic plaques, wrapped in foil. The compress should be kept for 2 hours.
- Egg fat: take 2 chicken eggs, whisk, add 40 gr. table vinegar and 1 tbsp. spoon of vegetable oil. Mix everything well and apply once a day on the affected skin.
- Fat with the addition of fir oil: take a small tube of baby cream, add 15-20 drops of fir oil to the cream, then 10 drops of birch tar. Mix everything well and treat psoriatic plaques. You can apply the ointment 2 times a day.
- Bath with sea salt: bathe in warm water, add 200 gr. sea salt. We bathe every day for a week. The best time to bathe is before bed.
We suggest that you get acquainted with the course of psoriasis treatment at home, which was published in a well-known magazine about a healthy lifestyle. Step by step, comprehensive approach to the treatment of psoriatic manifestations:
- Medicinal baths: boil spruce or fir branches in a bucket, let it boil so that the water takes on a dark shade and add to the bath. We bathe 2-3 times a week.
- After bathing, the skin is treated with homemade balm with the addition of fir oil. The method of preparation is described above.
- For oral use, prepare a decoction: buy chaga extract (befungin), take 1 tbsp. spoon of this extract, pour with 1 cup of warm boiled water. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day. spoon.
- Daily intake of sun and air baths.
- Dietary compliance. The diet consists of the use of fermented milk and plant foods. It is necessary to minimize flour, fatty, spicy foods, smoked meat and citrus fruits.
Alcohol and smoking should be completely excluded.
If you are determined to use traditional recipes for the treatment of psoriasis, we recommend that you consult a specialist to avoid any complications. You should not blindly believe in self-medication, first agree on a treatment regimen with your doctor.