mahonia aquifolium plant used to treat psoriasis

What is Mahonia aquifolium treatment for Psoriasis

What is Mahonia aquifolium treatment for Psoriasis?

The herbal M-Folia treatment for psoriasis

Mahonia aquifolium is a natural plant extract (otherwise known as ‘Holly-leaved barberry’) from the Western United States of America. The root has been shown to contain high proportions of berberin and oxycanthin (strong antimicrobial agents) and has been successfully used to treat a variety of skin disorders as well as digestive disorders and impure blood conditions.

mahonia aquifolium treatment for psoriasis
The mahonia plant comes from oregon, USA and is otherwise known as Oregon Grape Root

Has Mahonia aquifoloium been researched?

Yes. There has been extensive research in recent years into the healing properties of Mahonia aquifolium, and in particular into its use in the treatment of psoriasis.

In one study published in the Journal of Dermatology(1), the results were outstanding; Monitoring over 400 psoriasis sufferers from 89 different dermatological clinics throughout Germany, the researchers found that regular use of Mahonia aquifolium ointment was particularly successful:

81% of the patients stated that their symptoms had either completely disappeared or substantially alleviated, and
within 12 weeks, the number of patients who had severe lesions had reduces by 81%

How does Mahonia aquifolium work in the treatment of Psoriasis?

Mahonia aquifolium has historically been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, most notably skin disorders. However, in recent years, researchers have discovered that it contains unique qualities.

Antioxidant
Scientists have discovered that the extract of the bark of Mahonia aquifolium contains very strong antioxidant compounds and inhibits keratinocyte (abnormal skin cell) growth(2).

Antifungal
Tests by US and Canadian researchers have demonstrated that Mahonia aquifolium is one of the top five most powerful herbal antifungal agents (3).

Promotes healthy at metabolism
Scientists at the national Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesca, USA have demonstrated that Mahonia aquifolium inhibits lipoxygenase and lipid hydroperoxide, and that this effect may be a crucial factor in explaining why it seems to be so beneficial for psoriasis sufferers(4).

 

Is it safe?
Mahonia aquifolium is a completely natural plant extract and no serious or significant adverse side effects have been observed in any tests to date. A small percentage (less than 5 per cent) may experience increased itching and redness on initial use. Please be advised that pregnant women and those patients taking any allopathic medications or diagnosed with any disease should consult their health practitioner before taking Mahonia aquifolium extract internally.
Footnotes:

Geler U.; Von der Weth A.; Heger M. Mahonia aquifolium – A new type of topical treatment for psoriasis. Journal of Dermatological Treatment (United Kingdom), 1995, 6/1 (31-34)

2. Muller K.; Ziereis K., Gawlik I. Institut fur Pharmazie, Universitat Regensburg, Universitatsstr. 31, D-93040 Regensburg Germany PLANTA MED. (Germany), 1995, 61/1 (74-75)

McCutcheon A.R.; Ellis S.M.; Hancock R.E.W.; Towers G.H.N. Antifungal screening of medical plants of British Columbia native peoples department of Botany, University of British Columbia, 3515-6270 University

Blvd, Vancouver, Borough Council V6T 1ZA Canada J. ETHNOPHARMACOL. (Ireland), 1994, 44/3 (157-169)

Misik V.; Bezakova L.; Malekova L.; Kostalova D. Lipoxgenase inhibition and antioxidant properties of protoberberine and aporphine alkaloids isolated from Mahonia aquifolium. National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA Planta Medica (Germany), 1995, 61/4 (372-373)

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2021-02-03
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2021-01-24
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I have endured psoriasis for 30 years but very mildly on scalp and outer ears. My son(57),daughter(60),grandson(35),daughter(30) also suffer on various parts of the body. I am not aware of previous generations suffering, though information is scant. I have tried many things over the years. Most recently a beconase steroidal liquid and capsal shampoo. Having now used your product for about 2 months I feel that I have at last found something which leaves me much less itchy and generally in a much improved situation. I cannot say that is has "all gone" because it hasn't, but I am , as I said feeling hopeful for the future. Which, at 87, is saying a lot! From the family's situation each person seems to react differently to the condition and to the medications, which leads me to think that each case has to be handled individually. What works for one may often not work for another. I have one question. The flesh toned cream. Is it suitable for putting on my outer ears? I hope this is helpfulBruce Henderson
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2020-12-03
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2020-10-12
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