As a psoriasis sufferer, you may be looking for alternative or natural treatment options. Essential oils have research to prove they are beneficial as a natural treatment. For best results you will want to find 100% pure natural essential oils. Essential oils have been shown to reduce inflammation and redness, relieve itchiness, and improve the overall appearance of the lesions.
Tea Tree Oil for Psoriasis
We have a daughter named Kayla who suffers with moderate psoriasis and has benefited from using melaleuca tea tree oil. Tea tree oil applied to the skin and scalp provides antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial benefits for those with psoriasis. The immune system is often weakened by antibiotics, OTC drugs, daily stress, and illness such as psoriasis, and tea tree oil aids in strengthening your immune system. Tea tree oil has a strong smell that our daughter does not like, so we utilize it by putting a couple capfuls in her bath along with dead sea salt, and have her soak 20-30 minutes. There has been a visible difference from when we use the tea tree oil and when we forget. Additionally, psoriasis lesions will often bleed from scratching, and tea tree oil will also prevent the development of an infection.
Tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca tree, native to Australia. The leaves of the Melaleuca tree were used by the Australian aborigines as a substitute for tea, and thus the Melaleuca tree achieved the name of the Tea tree. Australian aborigines also used Tea tree oil (crushed leaves etc.) for treating coughs and colds, sore throats, wounds, and various skin ailments and disorders.
Many Other Useful Essential Oils
Another essential oil that is beneficial for psoriasis is lavender oil. Benefits of lavender oil for psoriasis include reduction of pain, disinfecting the scalp and skin, and enhancing blood circulation for healing. Other suggested essential oils include chamomile, helichrysum, and rose. A good resource for the uses of essential oils would be Essential Oils Desk Reference 5th Edition. There are many other books on using essential oils available as well.
Where To Buy Essential Oils?
Where should you buy essential oils? Any essential oils you decide to buy need to be the best therapeutic grade essential oils. As with any new product you apply to your skin, if you experience a skin reaction, discontinue use. I highly recommend doTerra essential oils. dTERRA’s therapeutic-grade essential oils are 100% pure natural aromatic compounds carefully extracted from plants. They do not contain fillers or artificial ingredients that would dilute their active qualities and they are guaranteed to be 100% pure natural. There is very useful information on their site as well as how to use essential oils safely. They also provide scientific research to support their essential oils for those that are interested. You may visit their site here.
Essential oils have been shown to be another natural option in the treatment of psoriasis. Our daughter Kayla has had the best results when we have treated her with a combination of natural treatment options that are available. We are happy to answer any questions and welcome comments/stories regarding your experiences with treating psoriasis naturally.
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P.S. Melaleuca also carries and sells melaleuca tea tree oil as well as many other products for the hair and skin with tea tree oil. Our daughter Kayla uses the Renew line of products that Melaleuca sells. They also have scientific research supporting the use of tea tree oil and for their Renew products. They carry the purest blend of patented tea tree oil on the market. If you are interested in their products, please contact me at drswilandkirstenliwanag@drswilandkirstenliwanag.com for more information, or use the comments section. Melaleuca’s website will also provide more information as well.
Dr. Kirsten Liwanag, D.C. is a chiropractor in Grand Junction, CO along with her husband Dr. Wilbert Liwanag, D.C.. Dr. Kirsten has spent her career dedicated to finding natural health alternatives for disease. She encourages all to educate themselves before taking medications. Receive her ” To Your Heath” newsletter with helpful tips to achieve optimal health today at Discover True And Abundant Health Naturally!