Posted on 03/19/2019 5:52:42 PM PDT by little jeremiah
I can’t imagine my skin if I hadn’t been using my skin oil for a long long time. I basically have no wrinkles. Not genetic, everyone else in my family has or had enough to spare. Also I avoided getting sunburned after a few tries, my skin does not tan! English and Scots ancestors.
Mark!
My internet was off most of the day until now. I’ve seen some things that may help psoriasis. Can you describe what you have, and what is black psoriasis?
My internet was off for a while plus dealing with some health suff (who isn’t...) but I did some research about psoriasis. Got some good info! I will post tomorrow and ping you. If you can freepmail about the “black” psoriasis that may be helpful.
Hi,it is plaque psoriasis. I spelled it as plack. Sorry.
Pinging the list for some herbs that are helpful in treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
I looked up psoriasis in my books and found some info, I hope something will help.
Turmeric
For skin disorders like acne, urticaria, eczema, and psoriasis, turmeric works well, especially when combined with burdock root, barberry, neem and guduchi. Any of these can be taken internally as well as made into a paste with some mild oil (like coconut) and applied topically.
Turmeric alone is helpful for any inflammatory condition and infections, as well as scratches, or other small skin wounds.
If you want any sources for the above herbs, let me know. Use only organic herbs, powdered is best.
Red Clover (made into a strong tea)
Useful for skin eruptions, a gentle and effective blood purifier that contains many vitamins and minerals, including nicacin, phosophorous, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, thiamin, and VitC. A gentle and effective blood purifier, it is helpful for treating skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and boils.
Nettle (made into strong tea, unless you are fortunate enough to have it growing wild, then you can cook and eat as a vegetable)
Nettle is a nutrient rich herb and has many uses. it works well for heat related skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, and especially to calm itching brought on by stress, anxiety or worry. It is also rich in a variety of minerals and vitamins such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, and silica and others.
Burdock root (drink the powder in hot water)
Burdock is cleansing to the lymph, blood and liver, and very valuable in the treatment of heat related skin disorders such as stubborn acne, boils, eczema and psoriasis. It combines well with turmeric and barberry. Burdock is also rich in minerals and vitamins, including iron, mangneiusm, manganese, and iron. Fresh burdock root is used in Asian cooking and I’ve bought in markets in Hawaii, tasty in soups and stifries. I’ve used for people with skin conditions with good results.
There are a few more herbs that I can post later on, these give you something to work on. Any you want links for, let me know.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3735908/posts?page=2066#2066\
Here’s some info about psoriasis. Couldn’t find anything specific in my books about plaque kind. I didn’t ping you earlier because I got names mixed up, sorry.
Turmeric seems to be an amazing supplement!
You can’t go wrong with turmeric. Turmeric extract, capsules etc are all expensive. Just buy a pound of it (always organic) for a few bucks, keep in a glass jar, and add to anything and everything. That’s what I do! Today I’m going to make golden milk with pippali. Add sweetener and it’s tasty and good for lungs and other things.
I finally tried the ‘injun’ method to prevent poison ivy, chew on a leaf for a few minutes, takes up to 2 weeks for
full immunity. Side effects last about the same amount of
time, lips swell slightly and roof of mouth feels rough.
One spring I tried the leaf when I realized I was already
infected. I got the rash and pustules but nothing spread
from initial contact points and overall less itchy.
Also if you’re yard is like mine you should include poison oak and poison sumac leaves in your chew.
So I suppose I could make tea from poison ivy, oak, sumac
like you did with the nettles.
Where do you buy a pound of turmeric?!
Likely any indian foods store, they use it to the max.
Also GNC stores, or online StopAgingNow.com but not by the pound!
I used to get poison oak and read that Indians used to eat some of the tiny leaves in the spring so they didnt get it. I tried that and never it it again. I would not recommend tea from those things. When nettles are dried or cooked they lose their sting. I’ve eaten them cooked. Picking the fresh leaves one needs gloves or snipping the leaves with scissors and not touching until after their cooked (or dried if drying).
Amazon. last time I bought it was about $9. Or Starwest botanicals but I have a wholesale account. Let me look...THere are other brands. I like Starwest as it tests everything for purity.
https://www.amazon.com/Starwest-Botanicals-Organic-Turmeric-Powder/dp/B019G9P3OI/ref=sr_1_6
Starwest Botanicals Organic Turmeric Root Powder, 1 Pound Bulk
11.61
Ooh sounds rough. I didn’t get it that badly to begin with. Hub got it very badly, slightest touch he’d be covered head to toe with the worst reaction I ever saw. I read that if you drink goat milk from goats who are fed poison oak or ivy, you get immune. I knew someone who raised milk goats and sold the milk, and I asked if they would feed their goats poison oak, goats love it. She said fine. Hub would drink some every day even though he doesn’t like goat milk. Finally her goats ran out of poison oak at her place so I collected bags for her (using gloves of cours). After a few months of drinking this milk, hub got 100% immunity to poison oak. There isn’t poison ivy here.
Thank you so much!!!!
Why Are Statins So Dangerous?
Unpacking one of the largest scams in medicine
https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/why-are-statins-so-dangerous
Excerpt:
One of the biggest misconceptions is that cholesterol causes heart disease and that statins, which lower cholesterol, prevent it. Not only is this untrue, but the highly profitable statins are also among the most harmful pharmaceuticals available (and share many eerie parallels to the COVID vaccines).
Despite growing evidence that lowering cholesterol does not reduce heart disease, the medical industry continues to push statins. Studies have shown that the benefits of statins are minimal, with data manipulated to exaggerate their effectiveness.
Statins are aggressively promoted, not because of their efficacy, but due to financial interests in the pharmaceutical industry. Guidelines on cholesterol and statins are often created by experts who have conflicts of interest. Many doctors and patients are penalized for not adhering to these guidelines.
Statins cause significant harm, with side effects like muscle pain, cognitive issues, and even life-threatening conditions such as diabetes and liver dysfunction. Despite widespread patient reports of these injuries, the medical community often dismisses them, attributing them to a “nocebo effect” or imagining the problem.
Two topics today - first Usnea, then thyroid info.
None of my herb books mention usnea, so I had to search online for uses. First a photo of it. Hub has been felling a lot of oak trees (we have far too many), and some are dead anyway. He has been collecting usnea for me and I have way more than I can use. If anyone wants some, I can mail it. It seems to grow mostly on oaks, occasionally fir trees.Maybe some of you may have it growing. I’m not going to try to make skin cream out of it (how??), just tincture or tea.
If it seems dirty I rinse off and dry it by the wood stove, but usually it seems fine. A few days ago I went through about 1/2 gallon jar full and pinched off dark areas where it attached to the oak branches, and cleaned them off. I stuffed a quart mason jar full of usnea and fill up with half 180 proof grain alcohol and half water, to tincture for a couple of weeks. I have never used it before. my online searches turned up a lot of information which I will copy.
First the Doom and Gloom:
https://draxe.com/nutrition/usnea/
Usnic acid and polyphenols, the main active compounds in usnea, are thought to provide most of its purported benefits (3).
Compounds called depsides, depidones, and benzofurans may also have health effects, but more research is needed (1).
Usnea is made into tinctures, teas, and supplements, as well as added to various products like medicinal creams. It’s common to take it orally or apply it directly to your skin.
Usnea is said to offer a range of health benefits, from weight loss to pain relief to cancer protection. However, few of these uses are supported by current research.
Here are the potential benefits with the most scientific backing.
[Ha, the medical/scientific/pharmaceutical/industrial complex doesn’t want to look into the uses of herbs! ]
Usnic acid, one of the main active compounds in usnea, may help promote wound healing.
Test-tube studies suggest that this compound may fight infection-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and stimulate wound closure (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).
Research in rats shows that usnic acid increases markers of wound healing, such as collagen formation, when applied directly to wounds. The lichen’s anti-inflammatory properties may be responsible (6Trusted Source).
There’s also evidence that usnic acid may protect against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which are often responsible for skin infections (7, 8).
However, it’s currently unclear whether the amounts of usnic acid present in certain skin care creams are sufficient to provide these same benefits. Therefore, more human studies are needed.
May protect against certain cancers
Usnea is rich in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that helps fight cell damage caused by unstable compounds known as free radicals.
In turn, this antioxidant activity may safeguard against various diseases, including cancer.
Test-tube studies further suggest that usnic acid may help prevent cancer cell growth and kill cancerous cells while selectively avoiding non-cancerous ones.
Although these results are promising, more studies are needed.
Usnic acid, the main active compound in usnea, is a popular ingredient in weight loss supplements, including fat burners. It’s believed to promote weight loss by increasing your metabolic rate.
Although it may be effective, many reports suggest that oral weight loss supplements containing usnic acid, like LipoKinetix, may cause liver failure and even death. [Maybe because extracts are much more concentrated than the tea or tincture?]
Animal research suggests that diffratic acid, another usnea compound, is toxic to the liver when consumed in large amounts.
Moreover, some evidence indicates that drinking undiluted usnea tinctures or large quantities of strong usnea tea may cause stomach upset.
Dosages of usnic acid and diffratic acid can vary widely between supplements, and the doses large enough to produce any negative effects aren’t known.
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The Cheer leader:
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/usnea-benefits/
Usnea Uses and Benefits
Usnea is a true unicorn in the world of natural remedies.
All species contain the namesake usnic acid, a much-studied substance that gives this lichen impressive antiseptic abilities. However, usnea is much more than a natural germ-fighter.
Thanks to its various polyphenols and acidic profile, it wears an array of additional health and wellness hats that increase its value tenfold.
1. Antibiotic
One of usnea’s oldest applications is as an antibiotic. Modern clinical research supports this historical use, with usnic acid being particularly effective against gram-positive bacteria, such as strep and staph.
Usnea and its derivative drugs have shown promise in treating even antibiotic-resistant strains of these bacteria.
The best way to use usnea as an antibiotic depends on the infection’s location. A tincture is best for internal infections (think urinary tract, kidneys, etc.), while an ointment or salve will treat external skin infections.
Usnea is also known to help clear lung infections, making an excellent addition to homemade cough syrup or fire cider.
2. Anti-Inflammatory
It seems like everything is inflamed these days, but usnea can help by targeting inflammation from a multitude of underlying causes.
From intestinal discomfort to muscle pain and joint swelling, this lichen has you covered.
It’s best to use a variety of preparations, including tinctures, salves, oil extracts, and usnea powders, to treat inflammation depending on where it is and what’s causing it.
3. Analgesic
Usnea is a potent analgesic, with one study demonstrating pain-relieving effects similar to the once-common NSAID drug noraminophenazone.
Internal application can help soothe sore throats and ulcers and may be better than other meds considering usnea’s powerful effects against inflammation.
It’s also the perfect ingredient for external pain treatments, such as DIY muscle balms and joint salves.
4. Wound Healing
Usnea has long been used in wilderness first aid as a topical to treat scrapes, bites, and other wounds.
Not only does usnic acid prevent and treat infection, but research shows it also speeds up healing when applied as a powder or poultice.
The usnic acid actually promotes vascular regeneration and skin keratinization, enhancing the formation of healthy new collagen tissue at the site of wounds.
5. Promotes Skin Health
Usnic acid is a skin savior. Its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties help cleanse the skin and eradicate bacteria, while anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects reduce stress to combat wrinkles and spots.
Usnea has also been shown to protect against UV rays and shows particular promise as a sunscreen and in other cosmetic applications.
Using an usnea oil extract to make salves or balms is the best way to get these effects.
6. Fights Cancer
Usnic acid is a proven cytotoxin that can fight certain types of cancer cells.
Research trials on humans with mouth cancer showed usnea extract increased oxidative stress and blocked DNA synthesis in CLS-354 cancer cells, resulting in a significant anticancer effect.
Animal research studies indicate effectiveness against melanoma and glioma.
Interestingly, the research demonstrates usnea’s ability to distinguish and attack cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
Tinctures made with dual extractions of water and alcohol will yield the highest content of polyphenols and usnic acid, which are both thought to contribute to this effect.
7. Aids Weight Loss
I’m as skeptical as the next gal when it comes to miracle weight loss drugs. And while usnea certainly isn’t a magic cure, there is compelling evidence showing usnic acid may help improve lipid metabolism.
In animal trials, it has been shown to slow weight gain on a hypercaloric diet, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol levels.
Adding a modest regimen of dual-extracted usnea tincture to your diet could make the weight-loss grind a little easier!
8. Protects Heart Health
Usnea’s ability to regulate cholesterol and triglycerides already makes it a potent heart health weapon in your arsenal.
It has also been proven to reduce atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, especially around the heart’s aorta.
Usnea can even prevent blood clots that lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other dire cardiovascular events. If you are currently at risk, ask your doctor about supplementing with usnea until you get the issue under control.
9. Anti-Fungal
Usnea is an effective treatment against many species of yeast and fungi, rendering it a potent aid for candida infections and many types of ringworm.
Apply usnea oil topically to treat ringworm or fungus in the nails, cuticles, or hair. Ingest tincture or oil to treat mouth fungi, and prepare a soaking bath for yeast infection.
If you have a bacterial infection and are currently taking prescribed antibiotics, starting an additional usnea tincture regimen may be wise.
Antibiotics don’t discriminate and often kill beneficial bacteria that keep our gut in check. This causes fungal overgrowth and can lead to additional infections, but usnea may be able to prevent these nasty side effects by killing the extra fungus.
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