Psoriasis is a chronic non-contagious skin disorder which is difficult to cure as the disease is recurrent in nature and may become resistant to a specific therapy over time. Some treatments may lessen the symptoms of the condition, however.
An article from Reuters titled “Indigo Plant May Treat Chronic Skin Disease” describes a study showing that Indigo naturalis, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, was found to be effective in the treatment of psoriasis. Psoriasis may not be contagious but oftentimes persons afflicted by the condition are shunned by others due to lack of sufficient information about the disease. It is a relief to know that medicine is finding new ways of treating psoriasis since its treatment can certainly help alleviate the quality of life of those affected by the affliction.
Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease for which no cure is known, though some therapies bring about a remission. It causes red scaly patches, or plaques, which take on a silvery-white appearance and often occur on the arms, elbows, knees and legs.
A study of the findings of a clinical trial involving 42 patients who had had the condition for at least two years was published in the latest issue of Archives of Dermatology.
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Additional Information
The Kangal Fish Spring in Turkey features a miracle toothless fish that are said to treat psoriasis.
The National Psoriasis Foundation provides ample information about psoriasis and its treatments.
The Dermatology Online Journal gives detailed information about the different strategies for psoriasis treatment.
Learn more about Psoriasis treatment from Dr. Harold Farber’s blog. Additional resources for Harold Farber.