Alternative Medicine For Psoriasis – Natural Herbal Ayurvedic Treatment-A Review.
1 A.S.P .M'S, K.T Patil College of Pharmacy, Osmanabad (M.S). India.
2 Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Rajawala, Dehradun. Uttranchal. India
3 Govt Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Osmanabad (M.S). India
4 Y.B.Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad (M.S). India.
Corresponding Author:Gazi Shaikh
Psoriasis is a common skin condition where the skin develops areas that become thick covered with silvery scales. It is a common problem, and millions of people in the world have psoriasis. Herbalists used herbs for centuries in the treatment of various diseases including psoriasis for one. Herbal ayurvedic psoriasis treatment originated in India and is considered as one of the oldest medical practice. There are many plants used for the control and care of psoriasis. Herbal medicines- used in treating psoriasis include Psoralen coryliforia, Coleus forskoli, sarsaparilla, and a lot more. Other herbal therapy include Aromatherapy- Carrier oils are mixed with oils from lavender, calendula, and bergamot then massaged into the affected skin. Topical herbs which are effective are tea tree oil, oats, evening primrose oil, cayenne peppers due to its capsaicin content, apple cider vinegar, and aloe. Olive oil has developed a reputation for being an effective treatment for mild cases of plaque psoriasis. It can be massaged directly onto affected areas of the skin to relieve dryness and irritation as well as to facilitate healing. Andira araroba is also known as Goa or Bahia Powder. The medullary matter of the stem and branches, dried and powdered, is used. It contains about 80% of chrysarobin, which is probably responsible for its activity. Chrysarobin is a reduced quinone. Papaya and papain is derived from Carica papaya and is also known as vegetable pepsin. It was formerly used in treating a wide variety of conditions including infected wounds, sores, ulcers, and psoriasis.
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How to Cite
Shaikh, G., Ali, S., Talmale, S. Y., Ulhas.S.Surwase, Bhalchandra, K., & Luqman, S. (2012). Alternative Medicine For Psoriasis – Natural Herbal Ayurvedic Treatment-A Review.. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v2i3.06
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