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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 10:14:48 PM
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•Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) helps regulate the immune system, which may contribute to psoriasis, and also protects the liver. Take 150 mg two times per day.
•Yellowdock (Rumex crispus), red clover (Trifolium pratense), and burdock (Arctium lappa) may be combined and are traditional remedies for psoriasis. Mix equal parts of the above herbs and use 1 cup tea three times per day or 30 - 60 drops tincture three times per day.
•Coleus forskohlii (50 - 100 mg two or three times a day) also has been historically used for psoriasis.
•Evening primrose oil (Oneothera biennis), 500 mg - 2.5 g per day. May also be applied topically.
•Oregano oil shows anecdotal evidence of helping some people with psoriasis. Take 20 - 60 drops, two times a day, diluted in water or juice.
Topical applications of some substances may relieve discomfort.
•Aloe (Aloe vera)
•Apple cider vinegar
•Capsaicin creams
•Evening primrose oil (Oneothera biennis )
•Oats or oatmeal baths
•Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). Note: Tea tree oil is toxic if ingested
•Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium
I hope this helps a little Sherrie!
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 12:13:37 AM
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I have Psoriasis all my life and so did my mom. NOTHING really helps for good, but Aloe is the best IMO. It soothes the itches somewhat.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9587 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 6:58:47 PM
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squalane oil. I use it whenever I have outbreaks of psoriasis.
God is good....all the time.
Denise
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 03:47:21 AM
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Hi Sherrie,
I know what you mean about the side effects from meds. My kids had exzema for years, still a little bit from time to time. One of the RX creams had a black box warning! I try to use all natural now when possible.
I actually made a couple of products that helped it A LOT (seriously not trying to push my products), but I made a simple beeswax and olive oil lotion bar, and it was amazing how the next day you can see and feel the results from dry patches. I know psoriasis is much worse than eczema, but maybe it would help? I also have an all natural butter bar soap that 1 particular customer keeps buying because he says it helps with dry patches.
You could rub some olive oil onto the psoriasis. Seriously. I use to always buy the 'hot oil treatments' for my thick dry hair. I dont buy them anymore, I simply heat up 1/2 cup of olive oil (I have a lot of hair), and massage it into my hair and scalp and leave it on. (do it on a day you dont have to go anywhere, lol). It was INCREDIBLE how soft and relieved my hair and scalp were of dryness.
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://site.naturemaiden.com/blog1/ (Business Blog)
http://flowerchild-lifeinthegarden.blogspot.com/(Personal blog)
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 08:28:24 AM
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Hi Sherrie
Well, if you do decide to order at some point, dont forget that there is a 20% off discount for farmgirls that never expires, and you can use it whenever you order. Just enter FARMGIRL20 at checkout.
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
http://site.naturemaiden.com/blog1/ (Business Blog)
http://flowerchild-lifeinthegarden.blogspot.com/(Personal blog)
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GoldenSeal
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Crystal
Vermilion
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 2:30:42 PM
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| Comfrey oil would help as well. I have eczema and I use goats milk soaps. I found that when using commercial products it worsened my eczema. So now I will only use homemade goats milk soaps and homemade shampoos and conditioners. Comfrey heals on contact and is great for eczema, burns, bruises, scrapes, pretty much anything having to do with wounds on the skin. It shouldn't be used on puncture wounds because it'll heal the outer skin trapping the bacteria inside the wound. |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Oct 04 2009 : 4:38:13 PM
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Olive Oil has helped me. I get eczema pretty bad and found if I put olive oil on and keep it moist, the outbreak lessens. I don't use it all the time, only when I get real dry or I get an outbreak. Good luck and sympathy as I understand the frustration that goes with this.
Laurie
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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herbs for psoriasis?
