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Medicinal herbs from psoriasis: names, collections, broths

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 25.06.2018

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Traditional treatment of psoriasis does not always have the desired effect. Therefore, many patients continue to look for other ways to get rid of the disease, referring, in particular, to alternative medicine. Indeed, if you correctly choose herbs from psoriasis, you can forget about the problem for a long time, since the period of remission can be extended for several years.

Carefully and correctly planned treatment of psoriasis with herbs usually goes well with the main medicamental treatment.

What herbs help with psoriasis?

In psoriasis, many different plants can be used. However, only a few of the most effective herbs are known, and I would like to dwell on their description in more detail.

Cleanser
Properties of the plant	The herb from psoriasis, which normalizes trophic tissue, promotes healing and eliminates inflammation.
Mode of application	Five tablespoons of dried or fresh herbs pour boiling water and spread on a gauze napkin. Poultice is applied to the affected area as needed.
Side effects	Cleansing is considered a toxic plant, so it can not be used in pregnant women and in childhood. Vomiting may become a side effect, dizziness is less common.

Aloe vera
Properties of the plant	Aloe has a bacteriostatic and antimycotic effect, exhibits tannic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mode of application	From psoriasis folded four times cheesecloth impregnated with freshly prepared aloe juice and applied to the psoriatic zone for 30 minutes. Duration of treatment: the first week - daily, the second week - every other day, during the third and fourth weeks - once every three days.
Side effects	Allergy is possible. Can not be used during pregnancy, as well as in old age.

Seabuckthorn buckthorn
Properties of the plant	Sea buckthorn has anti-inflammatory and tannic properties, and thanks to the presence of ascorbic acid, it shows regenerative capacity.
Mode of application	With psoriasis, prepare a decoction based on 20 g of sea-buckthorn berries and 250 ml of water. Boil for 15 minutes, leave, covered with a lid, for another half an hour, filtered and applied as a lotion. At the same time, you can drink 100 ml daily.
Side effects	Sea-buckthorn can cause allergies, and when ingested - indigestion.

Cassius cauliflower
Properties of the plant	The herb from psoriasis, shows bactericidal and thickening properties.
Mode of application	Fall asleep inside the thermos 2 tbsp. L. Leaves, pour 250 ml of boiling water. Insist 50 minutes. Filter and drink 150 ml from morning to night.
Side effects	With prolonged use, habituation may develop.

Valerian officinalis
Properties of the plant	It has an anti-stress action, improves the condition of the vessels.
Mode of application	With psoriasis, two teaspoons of ground root are poured into 250 ml of boiling water, boiled for 5 minutes. Filter and use 3 tbsp. L. For 150 ml of water, up to 3 times a day.
Side effects	There may be a feeling of anxiety, constipation, pain in the head, enterocolitis.

St. John's wort perforated
Properties of the plant	Grass, which is actively used for psoriasis. Has a pronounced antibacterial effect, suppresses the growth of staphylococcal infection, strengthens the capillaries.
Mode of application	With psoriasis, 10 g of St. John's wort is poured into an enamel mug, poured into 250 ml of boiling water and left in a water bath for 25 minutes. After that, the medicine is cooled, strained and consumed 100 ml three times a day for half an hour before meals.
Side effects	There may be pain in the projection site of the liver, as well as an unpleasant taste in the oral cavity. When pregnancy is contraindicated.

Calendula officinalis
Properties of the plant	Calendula has a soothing, astringent, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, disinfectant and cleansing action.
Mode of application	With psoriasis, take 100 ml of quality vodka, mix with 10 g of calendula flowers, leave for the night. Apply as follows: 1 tsp. Of the obtained tincture is dissolved in 200 ml of boiled water and the affected areas are washed.
Side effects	May cause an allergy.

Pharmaceutical camomile
Properties of the plant	Chamomile shows anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Eliminates inflammation and itching in psoriasis.
Mode of application	Three tablespoons of chamomile color insist 1 h in 250 ml of boiling water, filtered and drunk instead of tea during the day. The resulting remedy for psoriasis can be used externally, in the form of lotions at night.
Side effects	Possible allergies, pain in the head, a sense of weakness.

Leuzea safflower
Properties of the plant	Leuzea - an effective herb from psoriasis: improves local blood supply, calms the nervous system, increases immune defense.
Mode of application	From psoriasis apply levsea extract, 25 drops 3-4 times a day with food. Duration of admission - up to 3 weeks.
Side effects	Sometimes - pain in the head, irritability, allergies, sleep disorders, increased blood pressure.

Salvia officinalis
Properties of the plant	Sage has astringent, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, softening and hemostatic effect.
Mode of application	Three tablespoons of herbs are kept in a boiling state in 250 ml of water for 10 minutes, insist 30 minutes, filtered. For psoriasis use as a lotion.
Side effects	When used for more than 3 months in a row, skin irritation may occur.

Rhubarb Tangut
Properties of the plant	Has a restorative, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect.
Mode of application	When psoriasis is used powder of rhizomes, which are sprinkled with wounds, as well as decoction of the roots. In order to make a decoction, take 2 tbsp. L. Rhizomes, boil in 250 ml of water 4-6 minutes, insist half an hour, filtered. Take 150 ml before dinner.
Side effects	May cause an allergy. It is not recommended for use in kidney stones and gall bladder, with gout and urine acid diathesis.

Pine tree
Properties of the plant	Pine and products based on pine (including gum) have a bactericidal, astringent and healing effect.
Mode of application	With psoriasis, one cup of needles pour 2 liters of boiling water, insist 20 minutes, filter. The medicine is added to warm water when taking a bath.
Side effects	There are cases of individual intolerance, as well as a headache.

Other medicinal herbs from psoriasis

Celandine.

The use of celandine in medicine is very extensive. Grass is used both in fresh and dried form, both independently and in the form of herbal mixtures. In psoriasis, the celandine is usually ground and mixed with melted fat from a ratio of 1: 4. Used to treat affected skin areas.

In addition, the grass celandine is useful to brew and add to the water when taking baths and baths. To prepare the infusion, it follows 100 g of dry grass pour 1 liter of boiling water, insist for about half an hour and filtered.

Nettle.

With psoriasis, the leaves of the nettle can be used both inside and outside.

For internal reception prepare a medicine in a thermos: on one table spoon of a dry grass it is required 500 ml of boiling water. After 2.5 h, the infusion is drained and filtered. Drink 100 ml three times a day.

As an external medicine using a nettle for compresses. To make it, take 200 g of dry nettles root and boil in 1 liter of water for 5 minutes. Compresses are applied several times a day, and can be done at night.

The sequence.

The grass of the string in psoriasis is applied during the period of exacerbation, and during remission, to prolong the state of relief of symptoms.

Tea from the turn can be drunk on a third of a cup three times a day - this will speed up the metabolic processes and reduce the likelihood of inflammation. For its preparation, take 1 teaspoon (with a slide) of herbs for a cup of boiling water.

For the preparation of ointments from psoriasis on the basis of the sequence use 5 tbsp. L. Ground grass and the same amount of alcohol, insist for 3-4 days, after which 10 st. L. Mass of vaseline with lanolin (1: 1). The received agent is applied to the rash zone once a day at night.

Bay leaf.

For therapy with psoriasis, the bay leaf is used inside, in the form of a decoction. To prepare the medicine, take 17 medium dried leaves and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water.

The agent must be boiled for another 10 minutes, filtered and drunk during the day in 4 divided doses. Duration of treatment is 1 week.

Chicory root.

Rhizome chicory is suitable for the preparation of compresses from psoriasis, reducing the manifestations of the inflammatory reaction.

To prepare the solution, insist 2 tsp. Crushed roots in 250 ml of boiling water. After 1 hour, the drug is filtered and used as directed.

Collection of herbs from psoriasis

Unilateral application of herbs from psoriasis may not have the expected effect, or this effect may be inadequate. In such cases, the treatment is complicated by using herbal mixtures, which are enhanced by the right combination of herbs.

For 30 g of string, St. John's wort, rhizome of calamus, 20 g of elderberry inflorescence, rhizomes of elecampane, corn stigmas, horsetail herbs, and 10 g of celandine brewed in 1 liter of water. With psoriasis drink 100 ml after breakfast and dinner.
One tablespoon of elderberry buds and the same number of leaves of cowberry are poured 500 ml of boiling water, left for 2 hours. Drink 150 ml three times a day between meals.
Prepare the collection: 20 grams of elderberry inflorescences, rhizomes of elecampane, corn stigmas, 30 g of string and rhizomes of calamus, 10 g of celandine. Brewed 1 tbsp. L. Mixture in 250 ml of boiling water, leave for 40 minutes under the lid, drink from psoriasis 100-150 ml twice a day, one hour after eating.
Two tablespoons of blackberry leaves and St. John's wort sheet are poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water. After 4 hours, filter and drink 100 ml to 4 times a day. The duration of therapy for psoriasis is one and a half month.
Take the same number of turns, rhizomes of licorice, ayr and burdock, nettle leaves. For one tier. L. The mixture is used 250 ml of boiling water, insist 1 hour. Apply for lotions on the affected areas.
Prepare a mixture of 10 grams of horsetail, 10 g of celandine, 30 g of string. One st. L. The mixture is boiled in 250 ml of water for 10 minutes, filtered and drunk 100 ml twice a day between meals.
Brew tea from psoriasis from celandine and violet (1 tablespoon equal mixture to a glass of boiling water). Drink throughout the day.
Insist 6 tbsp. L. Equal mixture in 1 liter of boiling water: sliced onion, rhizome soap, garlic seedlings, portolac, sophora, sweet clover, cocklebur, lovage. Used to put wet compresses.
Mix willow bark (20 g) and fucus (10 g), boil for 15 minutes in ½ liter of boiling water. Filter and drink up to 4 glasses a day. The duration of therapy is at least 2 weeks.

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Phyto-creams from psoriasis on Altai herbs

Altai territory by its nature, ecology and climate, as well as diversity of plants is considered a truly unique zone. Most of the herbs that grow in this region no longer grow anywhere. That is why the Altai herbs are especially valuable, because their composition is unique.

With psoriasis, a vitreous cream has proved to be a well-known remedy, which is prepared from coniferous resins.

In order to prepare a cream for psoriasis, first of all they prepare the base - they clean the butter. In the enameled container, melt the oil (do not boil), carefully remove the foam and pour the exfoliated yellow part into the pan, leaving the impurities and serum. Next, take 1 cup of yellow oil, about 2 matchbox propolis and the same amount of coniferous resin, which is pre-frozen in the freezer.

The mixture is heated until the ingredients are completely dissolved. Do not boil the medicine: the maximum temperature should not exceed + 80 ° C.

Remove the capacity from the heat and cool. For 1-2 hours the mixture thickens and turns into a creamy mass with a coniferous odor.

The product is stored in a cool place for up to 5 years.

With psoriasis, the drug is applied to the affected skin areas under the bandage.

Herbs for ointment for psoriasis

Medicinal herbs can be used to make effective external ointments for getting rid of psoriasis.

Harvest branches of wild rose, dried and set on fire. The remaining ash is mixed with cosmetic petroleum jelly in equal parts. The resulting ointment is treated with psoriatic rashes.
Make a remedy of two parts of ground celandine, one part of petroleum jelly and lanolin. Apply to lubricate the affected skin several times a day.
The ground rhizomes of the medicinal moss are mixed with vaseline oil, placed on a water bath and heated. Apply to lubricate the skin.
Tincture of the string is mixed with an equal mixture of petrolatum and lanolin. Used for rubbing.
In psoriasis, the celandine is ground and mixed with melted fat in a 1: 4 ratio. Used to lubricate the affected skin areas.

In addition to herbal ointments, other external means are used for psoriasis: on the basis of birch tar, Vishnevsky ointment, various essential oils.

Herbs from psoriasis should be used with caution: before starting treatment, it is necessary to test the selected plant for allergy. With the proper use of herbal recipes after 2-3 weeks, there may be an improvement in the skin condition.