An Overview On Role Of Herbs To Treat Psoriasis

Abstract

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder of the skin due to hyperproliferation of keratinocytes in millions around the world. This paper reviews psoriasis-from its varieties to epidemiology, but focuses all more on the immune-mediated mechanisms behind this disease. Due to the hindrance it causes by side effects and variable efficacy, there is now much interest in the use of alternative remedies. This article discusses herbal medicine for psoriasis, specifically bioactive chemicals that have their origin in 15 botanical species of various sources, such as Aloe vera, turmeric, lycopene, anthocyanidins, genistein, and capsaicin. Evidence has shown that one of the botanicals has established activities, such as reduction of inflammation through anti-inflammatory effects, prevention of oxidation, and possibly protection against the production of free radicals through antioxidant capabilities, and modulation of the defense system through immunomodulatory effects, which may assist in the relief of symptoms for psoriasis. The review would collect and analyze a number of existing research on these natural plant-based therapies in order to identify promising herbal interventions to supplement conventional treatments and thus be part of more holistic approaches to psoriasis therapy.