In the advent now of new technology, and the the evolving needs of physicians, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals, different kind of medicines have been made to cure various deceases. There are a lot of medicines to cure deceases, but one thing remains the same, natural medicine can still be the best cure for some known ailments. Herbal medicine, if prepared correctly can treat almost any condition that patients might take to their doctor. But also, people should take in mind that qualified herbalists know when a condition is best seen by a doctor or another therapist. Natural medicine may be deemed best for some ailments and patients and one example is the medicine derived from indigo naturalis.

In Chinese literature, it is said that indigo naturalis exhibits potential antipsoriatic effects in systemic therapy. The plant’s claimed effect is that it remove toxic heat, to reduce heat in blood , and helps relieve convulsions. Natural Indigo has effects on liver, lung and the stomach. This natural herb often clears fever, detoxifies blood, cool blood and removes ecchymoses. It is said that the Indigo Naturalis has similar affects as the natural herb, Isatis leaf. The flavor of Natural indigo is salty and it is cold in nature. The normal dosages given to patients that needs the medicine Indigo naturalis ranges from 1.5 grams to 3 grams. The herb has the effects of naturally reducing fever, and for detoxifying. Also, it is found that this plant can help in reducing mild convulsions and give relief in muscle spasms.

According to a study, the plant indigo naturalis may be effective in treating psoriasis.The study, published in the Archive of Dermatology, looked at 42 patients suffering from psoriasis for the past two years. “Researchers found that indigo naturalis in ointment form was safe and effective in treating psoriasis”, Reuters reports. What is then a psoriasis? According to the wikipedia, “Psoriasis (pronounced /səˈraɪəsɪs/) is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of the joint.” In the said study, patients showed dramatic improvement after 12 weeks of treatment.

The topical indigo naturalis ointment treatment significantly reduced scaling and erythema without adverse events in patients with plaque-type psoriasis, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology. “Indigo naturalis ointment treatment has neither adverse effects, such as those found with corticosteroid treatment, nor other toxic effects based on our past 5 years of clinical observation” the study authors concluded. “Furthermore, it costs much less in comparison with other topical agents.” They said. It is therefore a very big help that the effects of the natural herb indigo naturalis is to prevent and cure the ailment psoriasis. It can be an alternative and complementary therapy to those people who have psoriasis. Not only will it help relieve the pain and discomfort, it will also give the person his confidence back by being cured of this disease.

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