Herbal Remedy for Psoriasis

By Deepika Sharma On Feb 5, 2019

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Aloe vera gel can be applied to the skin atleast 3 times a day to get the best results and relief from psoriasis. As psoriasis causes scaling and redness of the skin so applying the raw gel of aloe vera can get relief to the skin. Remember not to take aloe vera in the form of tablet as that shows no effect on the skin, according to some studies. Also, taking aloe vera in the form of tablet can be dangerous.

Apple Cider Vinegar

An ancient herbal remedy that works like magic for treating the skin allergies. Apple cider vinegar can help provide relief from the problem of itchy scalp, which is caused due to psoriasis. You can purchase a bottle of apple cider vinegar from anywhere in the market and apply it over your head after diluting it with water. Dilute vinegar with water in 1 to 1 ratio and it will help in preventing the burning sensation. Once the solution dries onto the skin after that wash off the apple cider vinegar from your skin properly. Leaving apple cider vinegar on your skin for a long time can cause irritation on your face. In case you have too much irritated scalp and skin and if it is bleeding then avoid applying apple cider vinegar to it as it will only worsen the condition.

Apple juice pouring from red apples into a glass — Apple juice pouring from red apples fruits in summer into a glass

Dead Sea Salts

In psoriasis you will witness scales on your body and will also have itching. If you face this problem, then you need to add dead sea salt or espon salt to the hot water tub and sit like that for next 15 minutes and it will provide you relief from the problem.

Oats

These are known as the nature’s best and natural skin soothers. However, there isn’t any scientific evidence that it can help provide relief from the symptoms of psoriasis but still many individuals apply it on the irritated and the red skin as it provides relief from it.

Tea Tree Oil

It is prepared from the leaves of the plant that is found in Australia. It has great antiseptic properties for which people worldwide apply it onto the skin. Finding 100% natural tea tree oil is not possible everywhere, which is why people who have to buy products that have a little amount of tea tree oil present in them. Like for example; Shampoos that have tea tree oil in them can be used to get relief from the itchy scalp. However, no scientific studies show that these can provide 100% relief from the problem but still it is quite helpful in providing relief from the symptom.

Turmeric

An ingredient that is used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, world over. In turmeric there is an active ingredient curcumin that help sin minimizing the symptoms of psoriasis. Even if you are not suffering from any specific problem still you must include turmeric in your diet by adding it to your food. Turmeric not only will help your body fight any infections, but it will also add a beautiful color to your food. Apart from all the things that you need to do, there are a few things that you need to totally avoid; Some of which are

Avoid the use of cosmetics and fragrances

They have huge concentration of chemicals in them and they have dyes in them too which can irritate the skin. No matter what promises they make or how attractive they are, these cosmetics just aggravate the problem.