Herbal treatment is effective for psoriasis

(NC)—Psoriasis may not be life threatening, but for those who cope with it worldwide, it can be a life of quiet desperation. At least one million Canadians rely on a combination of daily treatments to control the red, itchy blotches associated with this condition.

With normal skin, the time necessary for an epidermal cell to go from creation to shedding is about 28 days. Psoriasis skin completes the process in three to four days. As a result, there is enormous build up, inadequate maturation, and finally plaque formation on the surface cells.

To deal with the frustration and embarrassment of cracked and scaling skin, daily routines usually include an annoying cycle: flare ups; scratching; showering away scales with coal-tar soaps; applying cortisone-steroid creams; repeat. Worse still, the long-term application of many creams and soaps can produce serious side effects ranging from advanced osteoporosis and high blood pressure (from cortico-steroids) to liver and kidney abnormalities (from methotrexate) or hair loss, gingivitis, and foetal malformation with the use of retinoids.
82 percent effective
It is encouraging, therefore, to learn that researchers have discovered an effective new herbal treatment from a plant known as Mahonia aquifolium (M-Folia), otherwise known as Oregon Grape Root. The active ingredients of this plant have been found to effectively alleviate the symptoms for more than 82 percent of psoriasis and eczema sufferers.

“Mahonia aquifolium is abundant in the forests of the North American Pacific coast,” says Vince Leitao at GoaPharma Canada. “In recent years, scientists have discovered that the extract of the bark and root contains alkaloids, which are believed to be strong antimicrobial and antifungal agents. Cell culture studies have demonstrated that these alkaloids induce powerful antioxidant activity. They inhibit the growth of abnormal skin cells and alleviate inflammation.”

The action of these alkaloids explains why M-Folia extract (sold in Canada as PsoEcze Care) has been successfully used to treat psoriasis and eczema, as well as other skin conditions.

“And tolerance of the ointment and cream is also very positive,” Leitao adds. “It has been evaluated as 'good' or 'very good' by 82.4 percent of patients. Mahonia aquifolium (and PsoEcze Care) are considered to be safe with no apparent adverse side effects observed in any tests to date.

“But of equal importance,” he continued, “the treatment is also seen to produce a significant 'improvement of life', a subjective parameter throughout the testing.”

More information is available online at goapharma.com.

Source: www.newscanada.com
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