Herbal therapies
Herbal therapies
When looking at arthritis and rheumatism from a natural point of view one has to take into account the body as a whole. There are a variety of different factors which need to be taking into account . Genetics plays an important role in the occurrence of these maladies also psychological imbalances play their part. In taking a natural approach it is usual to make an assumption that there is some kind of toxic buildup in the system and many remedies are intended to cleanse the system.
The following natural products have been found to be useful in treatment of arthritis and rheumatism.
- Bog bean
- Guaiacum
- Black cohosh
- Celery seed
- Meadowsweet
- Yarrow
- Jamaican dog wort
- Valerian
- Passion flower
- Capsicum
These products are well known to herbalists and having been used over the centuries in the treatment of these maladies. They are compounded together to give the best results and it is wise if you intend to use these products to purchase a ready made compound from either a pharmacy or a herbalist. This is because many naturally occurring compounds are essentially very potent and potentially toxic and getting the right balance is a process of trial and error. The mistakes have already been made and documented so experiment at your own risk.
Topical Moisturizing Products
The skin is an important part of treating psoriasis, and the market is full of moisturizing products that could fall into the "alternative" or "natural" category. Aloe vera was shown in one study to be effective in treating psoriasis. Neem oil, emu oil, jojoba and other substances have no evidence that they help psoriasis, but they may because of their moisturizing properties. Bath and moisturizing products containing oat derivatives are known to be soothing to the skin. Other topical products may have more medicinal effects, such as witch hazel, tea tree oil, mahonia aquifolium, and evening primrose oil. Capsicum (a natural ingredient in hot peppers) helps to relieve scaling, redness and itching, and it is also well known as a topical pain reliever.11.10.2009. 15:30
