There are many of you who are looking for treatment options that are natural to manage your psoriasis. One natural treatment proven to be beneficial would be using essential oils. To treat psoriasis naturally, you will want to use 100% pure natural essential oils. The benefits of essential oils for psoriasis includes reducing redness and relieving inflammation, less itchiness, and improved appearance of the psoriasis lesions.
Tea Tree Essential Oil Relieves Psoriasis
Our daughter, Kayla, who suffers from moderate to severe psoriasis has had great results with melaleuca tea tree oil. Tea tree oil for psoriasis on the skin and for scalp psoriasis provides a antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral benefit. It also strengthens the body's immune system, which is often weakened by stress, illness (for example autoimmune psoriasis), or by the use of antibiotics and other drugs. Our daughter is not fond of the strong smell, therefore, we place a couple of capfuls in her bath along with her bath salts, and have her soak for 20-30 minutes. We have seen a difference from when we use the tea tree oil and when we do not. Additionally, psoriasis sufferers often scratch and cause their plaques to bleed, and the tea tree oil protects from infection developing on the skin.
A tree native to Australia, the Melaleuca tree produces the leaves from which tea tree oil is derived. The leaves of the Melaleuca tree were used as a substitute for tea by the Australian aborigines and thus was named the Tea tree. Tea tree oil produced from the crushed leaves of the Melaleuca tree has been used by the Australian aborigines to treat coughs and colds, sore throats, skin wounds, and various skin ailments and disorders.
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 are another natural alternative in the treatment of psoriasis. There are many options out there, but we have found that a combination of natural treatments has been the most effective when treating our daughter for her psoriasis. If you have any questions or stories regarding psoriasis, please comment below, and I will respond to you as soon as possible.
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P.S. Our daughter Kayla uses the tea tree oil from Melaleuca. She also uses their Renew line of products for bath and skin that contain tea tree oil as well. They provide scientific research resources as well on their website to support tea tree oil and the renew products. If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. Melaleuca's website also provides useful information.
Tea Tree Essential Oil Relieves Psoriasis
Our daughter, Kayla, who suffers from moderate to severe psoriasis has had great results with melaleuca tea tree oil. Tea tree oil for psoriasis on the skin and for scalp psoriasis provides a antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral benefit. It also strengthens the body's immune system, which is often weakened by stress, illness (for example autoimmune psoriasis), or by the use of antibiotics and other drugs. Our daughter is not fond of the strong smell, therefore, we place a couple of capfuls in her bath along with her bath salts, and have her soak for 20-30 minutes. We have seen a difference from when we use the tea tree oil and when we do not. Additionally, psoriasis sufferers often scratch and cause their plaques to bleed, and the tea tree oil protects from infection developing on the skin.
A tree native to Australia, the Melaleuca tree produces the leaves from which tea tree oil is derived. The leaves of the Melaleuca tree were used as a substitute for tea by the Australian aborigines and thus was named the Tea tree. Tea tree oil produced from the crushed leaves of the Melaleuca tree has been used by the Australian aborigines to treat coughs and colds, sore throats, skin wounds, and various skin ailments and disorders.
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 are another natural alternative in the treatment of psoriasis. There are many options out there, but we have found that a combination of natural treatments has been the most effective when treating our daughter for her psoriasis. If you have any questions or stories regarding psoriasis, please comment below, and I will respond to you as soon as possible.
Please share this article on Facebook if you found this information helpful.
P.S. Our daughter Kayla uses the tea tree oil from Melaleuca. She also uses their Renew line of products for bath and skin that contain tea tree oil as well. They provide scientific research resources as well on their website to support tea tree oil and the renew products. If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. Melaleuca's website also provides useful information.
About the Author:
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!
