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Mild psoriasis

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Plaque psoriasis mild, <10% BSA. Aloe vera gel has some plaque-trial data. Turmeric is systemic adjunct with a thin skin-specific file. Do not inject mystery oils.

Primary plants

  1. Aloe (Aloe vera)
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    AloeHuman data

    Aloe vera

    Aloe vera gel has small plaque-psoriasis trials. Inner gel, not latex (anthraquinone laxative).

    Typical. Inner-leaf gel topical.

    Safety. Latex internally is a stimulant laxative. Allergy.

Supportive plants2
  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
    CalendulaStrong traditional
    Calendula officinalis

    Soothing cream for irritated plaques, not disease-modifying.

    Typical. Flower ointment.

    Safety. Asteraceae.

  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
    TurmericHuman data
    Curcuma longa

    Oral curcumin adjunct, limited psoriasis-specific data.

    Typical. Culinary vs extract — extract has DILI file.

    Safety. DILI, bleeding.

When this is not enough

  • >10% BSA, pustular/erythrodermic, psoriatic arthritis, nail/scalp severe — derm

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