What Spice Has Anti-Inflammatory Action for Psoriasis?
According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, turmeric has been shown to have anti-inflammatory actions, which can have positive impacts on psoriasis outbreaks.
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin. In some people, malfunctions of the immune system cause inflammation and increased growth rate of skin cells.
Turmeric
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Turmeric is well known as a spice in Asian cooking, as a coloring agent, and in traditional/herbal medicine. It is sometimes also called Indian saffron or curcumin.
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Benefits
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In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, turmeric is suggested to have benefits for cancer prevention, kidney stones, and intestinal gas. However, some more recent studies have not shown significant benefit and suggest only that more research is needed.
Side Effects
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There are no known side effects for using turmeric. However, there are some specific diseases that can be exacerbated by using turmeric, and there could be potential drug interactions. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before using turmeric as a remedy.
Dosage
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Turmeric can be taken as a spice in food, as a supplement, and as a topical gel. There is not a specific dosage that has been studied or is recommended for use with psoriasis.
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