One of the most common skin diseases is psoriasis, characterized by red, scaly rashes typically located around the joints and on the scalp (in the hairy part), but it can spread across the entire skin surface. In some cases, these rashes may form pustules, sometimes accompanied by changes in the nails, while mucous membranes and hair remain unaffected. Information on treating psoriasis with folk remedies is crucial for many people affected by this problem, and it makes sense to adopt these recipes for use if necessary.
Treatment of dermatitis, particularly psoriasis, with folk remedies involves both external applications, such as compresses and ointments, and the use of various decoctions and infusions that help the body combat the disease. Folk remedies for psoriasis can be required at any age, though symptoms most often appear between the ages of 10 and 30. The disease affects men and women equally. Although the causes of psoriasis are not fully understood, certain factors are known to contribute to its development, such as endocrine system disorders, streptococcal infections, and the use of certain medications, like hormones.
It is worth noting that psoriasis frequently affects people suffering from alcoholism. The disease can develop due to stress or even simple mechanical skin damage under unfortunate circumstances. Psoriasis, or scaly lichen, is not a contagious skin disease. The most common sites for psoriasis plaques are the elbows and knees, as well as skin folds. When rashes affect the palms and soles, this form of the disease is considered one of the most severe. Regardless, all forms of psoriasis should be treated using all available methods, including folk remedies.
Folk Remedies for Psoriasis:
- Ointment Preparation:
- Separate the egg whites from 6 eggs.
- Mix with 3 parts of natural floral honey and 1 part of any baby cream.
- Add solid oil and mix all ingredients thoroughly until a uniform mass is obtained.
- Apply the ointment to the affected areas, gently massaging it in.
- Herbal Infusion:
- Combine 3 parts of valerian root, 3 parts of succession herb, and 2 parts each of licorice root, field horsetail herb, creeping thyme herb, chamomile flowers, tricolor violet herb, common oregano herb, and nettle leaves.
- Mix all ingredients and measure out 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water over it and let it infuse for an hour, then strain.
- Take 1/3 cup three times a day after meals.
- Fir Oil Treatment:
- For mild psoriasis, where plaques are on specific parts of the body, dissolve fir oil in 100 ml of water and take it internally.
- Continue for 1.5 months, then take a 2-week break before resuming for another month.
- Comprehensive Approach:
- Strengthen the entire body, stabilize intestinal function, and enhance the nervous system and metabolism.
- Regularly consume pumpkin seeds (1 cup a day for a month) for liver health.
- Drink decoctions of parsley, dandelion, and chicory roots to improve digestion and metabolism.
- Take medicinal baths with coniferous plant decoctions daily for 30 minutes.
- To prepare the bath, fill two-thirds of a bucket with spruce branches, add nettle and celandine, cover with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Let it infuse for 3 hours, then strain into a prepared bath.
- Walnut Treatment:
- Mix the kernels from 0.5 kg of walnuts with honey in a 1:1 ratio.
- Take 1 tablespoon twice a day.
- Use the walnut shells to prepare a bath infusion by pouring boiling water over them, letting it infuse for an hour, and adding the strained liquid to the bath.
- Soak in the bath for 30 minutes, then rest in bed for a few hours, preferably before bedtime. Perform the procedure for 3 consecutive days during flare-ups.
- Eucalyptus and Mustard Paste:
- Mix 2 teaspoons of eucalyptus infusion, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard.
- Apply the paste to the affected areas for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water, then with cold water, and apply a nourishing cream afterward.
- Egg and Vinegar Ointment:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil with the beaten whites of 2 eggs.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of acetic acid.
- Apply to the affected areas at night. This ointment is effective in the early stages of psoriasis and should be stored in a dark place in a tightly closed container.
