There are many herbal remedies for psoriasis, the skin disease that is characterized by dry itchy patches of skin. The key to knowing which remedies will work is to understand the root cause and how psoriasis works. This skin condition affects roughly 2 % of the general population, and usually appears between the ages of 15-35.
Regular skin cells have a life cycle of about a month, that means that it take 30 days for a newly formed skin cell to make it from the lower layers of dermis to the outer most, or epidermis. With psoriasis sufferers this process is cut down to about 3 days. This results in a buildup of skin cells that are usually red, accompanied by a dry silvery scale. These plaques as they are known can be irritating and hurt.
Here are some herbal remedies for psoriasis that I got from Psoriasis Free for Life, an ebook that I found online, it should be noted that every case of psoriasis is different and some remedies may have a better affect on you than other. That’s why I really love this book because it goes through a number of homeopathic remedies for psoriasis.
Some of the more common ones include having a well rounded diet with fruits and vegetables eaten on the regular. It is also noted that foods high in gluten tend to raise the likelihood of an outbreak. So it is crucial to limit foods such as pasta and bread, or find gluten-free versions.
Some common plants used for psoriasis are Milk Thistle, barberry, and dandelion and other plants that help to drain the liver. You can combine these and brew them to make a tea and drink it daily. Also you can get the capsulated form of each.
Another good herbal remedy for psoriasis is flaxseed, which you can soak in water until it takes on a jello consistency.
The truth is that there is a lot of false information out there about psoriasis and its treatments, and this can cause you to lose not only time but money as well. If you want to know more about Psoriasis Free for Life take a quick look at my review. Also if you have found and other psoriasis remedies that work feel free to post in the comments.
