Traditional methods of treating psoriasis originated long before traditional treatments, passed down from grandmothers to the younger generation. Since ancient times, around this disease there is a bad reputation, the glory of "cursed people. " Only healers and conspirators are 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 key traditional treatments for greater efficiency and productivity. However, many people still prefer traditional medicine over folk medicine.
Alternative treatment methods for 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 on the affected part of the body. Let’s look at both group categories.
For internal use
For internal use, various herbal infusions, decoctions, teas are used. Let's consider the most popular and effective:
- Infusion of flax seeds: for its preparation we take 1 tbsp. spoons of flax seeds, pour 1 cup boiling water, mix. Let it brew overnight and take in the morning on an empty stomach. Before using the soup, it is recommended to take activated charcoal (2 tablets).
- Infusion of bay leaves: take about 7-8 medium-sized bay leaves, tear into several parts and fill with 2 cups of boiling water. Let it brew for 10 minutes, strain. We take half a glass in the morning, afternoon, evening. Reception course - 7 days.
- Dill seed infusion: you need to take 2 tbsp. tablespoons dill seeds, pour 1 cup boiling water. Let it brew for 40-50 minutes. The recommended intake is half an hour before meals. Can be taken 2-3 times a day.
- The oregano: It is useful for psoriasis to drink tea with oregano. To do this, add a pinch of oregano to the tea, let it brew for 20 minutes and take 2-3 times a day.
- Absorption of 4 herbs: prepare a mixture of herbs - take 4 tbsp. spoons of chamomile flowers, 4 tbsp. spoon of St. John's wort. John, 3 tbsp. spoons of violet, 2 tbsp. tablespoons of lingonberry leaves. We mixed it all up. Every morning we take 1 tbsp. spoon the resulting mixture of herbs, pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 25 minutes and take.
- Colored Japanese Sophora: tincture can be purchased at the pharmacy, you can prepare at home: for this we take 50 g of dried sophora, pour 500 g of vodka and leave for 2 weeks, then strain and take half a teaspoon 3 times a day.
- Decoction of agrimony plants: you need to take 1 tbsp. one tablespoon of dried agaric, pour 1 cup boiling water and let it brew for 1-1. 5 hours, close the lid. We filter and take ¼ glasses 4 times a day.
- Absorption of celandine: treatment of psoriasis with celandine is carried out very carefully, because celandine is a poisonous plant, observe its dosage strictly. We take 1 teaspoon of celandine herb, pour 200 ml. hot water, insist 30-40 minutes and use 3 times a day for half an hour before meals.
- Sea buckthorn oil: It is considered a relatively simple alternative treatment method, but no less good. You need to take 1 teaspoon of oil daily.
For external use
Along with 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 examine in more detail some 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: you need to dilute 100 gr. butter, put 10 gr. propolis, mix and add vitamin A capsules (3 pcs. ). We soak a piece of gauze in the resulting mixture and apply it to the affected body area. We fixed it with adhesive plaster.
- Herbal bath: take 1 tbsp. spoons of chamomile flowers, rope, celandine and sage. Mix everything, fill with hot water in a ratio of 1: 10. We soak the broth for 30-40 minutes and pour it into a warm tub. Treatment of psoriasis with herbs in this form can be carried out daily for 7 days.
- Fish fat: Pure fish oil is rubbed gently on the affected part of the body. Fish oil can be rubbed up to 3 times a day.
- Birch tar ointment: you need to take 50 gr. tar birch, 10 gr. petroleum jelly, 20 gr. honey, 1 egg white, 10 gr. fish oil and boric acid. We mix everything thoroughly and apply on the affected skin. Ointment should be stored in a dark place.
- Compressed Celery: This compress will help relieve severe itching. Celery root is rubbed on a grater, the resulting mass is applied on psoriatic plaques, wrapped in foil. You need to keep the compress for 2 hours.
- Egg ointment: take 2 chicken eggs, beat, add 40 gr. table vinegar and 1 tbsp. one tablespoon of vegetable oil. We mix everything thoroughly and apply on the affected skin once a day.
- Ointment with the addition of pine oil: take a small tube of baby cream, add 15-20 drops of pine oil to the cream, then 10 drops of birch tar. We mix everything thoroughly and process the psoriatic plaques. You can use the ointment 2 times a day.
- Take a sea salt bath: bath with warm water, add 200 gr. sea salt. We showered every day for a week. The best time to shower is before bed.
We suggest that you familiarize yourself with a course of treatment for psoriasis at home, published in a well -known magazine on healthy lifestyles. A comprehensive step -by -step approach to the treatment of psoriatic manifestations:
- Healing bath: we brew a spruce or spruce branch in a bucket, let it brew so that the water takes on a dark shade and add to the bath. We shower 2-3 times a week.
- After bathing, we treat the skin with a homemade ointment with the addition of pine oil. The method of preparation is described above.
- For oral administration, prepare a decoction: buy chaga extract (befungin), take 1 tbsp. spoons of this extract, pour 1 glass of warm boiled water. Take 2-3 times a day for 1 tbsp. spoon.
- Daily sun reception and air bath.
- Adherence to diet. The diet consists of the consumption of fermented milk and plant foods. It is necessary to minimize flour, fatty, spicy foods, smoked meats 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 trust your own medication, first agree on a treatment regimen with your doctor.