An excellent natural remedy for psoriasis is Aloe vera, popularly known as Aloe. This plant is useful in treating this skin disease because of its regenerating, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But there are other natural options like apple cider vinegar, herbal tea and watercress.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease that tends to worsen at times of increased stress. Thus, as a way to complement this homemade treatment, it is advisable to seek relaxing activities such as practicing calm exercises, meditation and Yoga, for example.
See what are and how to use the best natural remedies against psoriasis.
1. Apple cider vinegar
Applying a gauze soaked with apple cider vinegar daily may be helpful in complementing psoriasis treatment on the scalp. Vinegar can change the pH of the skin and aid in the natural control of psoriasis. Leave the vinegar to act for 20 minutes and rinse the head afterwards.
2. Sarsaparilla tea
Taking sarsaparilla tea can also help control the disease.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon salsaparilla
- 1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation:
Put the leaves in a cup and cover with boiling water letting act for 5 minutes, and take still warm.
3. Eat more watercress
Watercress is an excellent food to improve the appearance of the skin and can be consumed in small quantities daily, but pregnant women should avoid excessive consumption, consuming only once a week. With the watercress you can make several recipes that can include juices, vitamins, salads and it is a great complement to red meat. Here's how to prepare 2 different recipes in: Watercress salad recipe for psoriasis.
Slug Compress
To use Aloe vera in the treatment of psoriasis it is advisable to make compresses with the pulp / gel of Aloe Vera or to take the juice of this plant, whenever the lesions arise. This compress is easy to do and brings many benefits, helping to improve the appearance of the skin, leaving the skin more soft and moisturized.
Ingredients
- 2 leaves of Aloe vera
- 1 knife and 1 spoon
Method of preparation
Cut the leaf of the plant in the direction of the length of the leaf and remove the gel that is in its interior with the aid of a spoon.
Apply this gel directly over the area with psoriasis, wrap it with a plastic film (of those to pack food) and let it act for about 15 minutes daily. Better results are observed when using this dressing 3 to 4 times a day, washing then only with water.
5. Aloe vera juice
This juice is easy to make, tasty and has many health benefits.
Ingredients
- 2 leaves of Aloe vera (approximately 100g of pulp)
- 1 apple
- honey to taste
- 1 liter of water
Method of preparation:
Open the two leaves of the Barbadensis miller slug and remove its pulp. Place in a measuring cup to check the exact amount and then whisk this pulp in the blender with water, honey and apple. Drink this natural juice several times a day.
Another possibility is to take the processed juice of Aloe vera that can be found in natural products stores, some pharmacies, supermarkets and also the internet.
Attention : If you make this juice at home it is very important that you make sure that Aloe vera is Barbadensis miller type , as this is the most suitable for human consumption. The others can be toxic and should not be consumed.
Just like Aloe Vera, watercress can also help in the treatment of this skin problem. Here's how to use the watercress against psoriasis in the video:
