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Thu-26-02-2015, 05:11 AM
I was reading up on natural resources and products that were safe to clear psoriasis. Some ingredients I have used since childhood. Below is a QUOTE from the article, with very good information why these natural ingredients work for P.
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[[A ginger extract may be able to stop psoriasis flares before they even start.
A recent study, discovered that a natural molecule known as methoxyluteolin can block a type of immune cell called mast cells from launching an inflammatory response.
Mast cells are the “universal alarm cell” that starts the inflammatory cascade leading to psoriasis a researcher at Tufts University who received a $200,000 Grant in 2013 and a co-author of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology study. Mast cells can be triggered by infection, allergens, environmental factors like pollution, or even emotional stress. Once this is set into motion a series of inflammatory reactions, including the activation of immune cells and the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a pro-inflammatory protein, or cytokine involved in psoriatic disease.
Not only are mast cells the source for most TNF-alpha in the body, it also is the only kind of cell that stores ready-made TNF-alpha that can be released in seconds....amazing!
In the study another natural molecule called luteolin, found in chamomile and artichokes, that could block mast cells. Then they discovered that methoxyluteolin, a different version of luteolin found in Thai black ginger, was an even more potent mast cell blocker.
Through a series of experiments, they found that both luteolin and methoxyluteolin inhibited the ability of mast cells to start inflammation, and could even block inflammation when given before a trigger sets mast cells into action, as reported in the study.
This could lead to a new topical treatment absorbed by the skin. The article explained that methoxyluteolin and luteolin can both be found in food sources, it is impossible to eat enough to get a therapeutic effect. So a topical containing purified methoxyluteolin extract would make sence.
It was almost a no-brainer to make a skin lotion with methoxyluteolin, since the study showed that this can stop inflammation before it starts.
A small group of people with psoriasis and other skin disorders have already tried the lotion, which also contains aloe vera, olive fruit extract, honey and oregano oil.
The product has not yet undergone clinical trials, But will start trials soon. Many of us with Psoriasis have used many of the above ingredients for skin moisturizer and calm psoriasis for years. I have made many home made creams also using bees wax, glycerin, aloe and other ingredients mentioned. This was way before all the new products on the market of today. ]] END QUOTE.
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Begin QUOTE :
[[A ginger extract may be able to stop psoriasis flares before they even start.
A recent study, discovered that a natural molecule known as methoxyluteolin can block a type of immune cell called mast cells from launching an inflammatory response.
Mast cells are the “universal alarm cell” that starts the inflammatory cascade leading to psoriasis a researcher at Tufts University who received a $200,000 Grant in 2013 and a co-author of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology study. Mast cells can be triggered by infection, allergens, environmental factors like pollution, or even emotional stress. Once this is set into motion a series of inflammatory reactions, including the activation of immune cells and the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a pro-inflammatory protein, or cytokine involved in psoriatic disease.
Not only are mast cells the source for most TNF-alpha in the body, it also is the only kind of cell that stores ready-made TNF-alpha that can be released in seconds....amazing!
In the study another natural molecule called luteolin, found in chamomile and artichokes, that could block mast cells. Then they discovered that methoxyluteolin, a different version of luteolin found in Thai black ginger, was an even more potent mast cell blocker.
Through a series of experiments, they found that both luteolin and methoxyluteolin inhibited the ability of mast cells to start inflammation, and could even block inflammation when given before a trigger sets mast cells into action, as reported in the study.
This could lead to a new topical treatment absorbed by the skin. The article explained that methoxyluteolin and luteolin can both be found in food sources, it is impossible to eat enough to get a therapeutic effect. So a topical containing purified methoxyluteolin extract would make sence.
It was almost a no-brainer to make a skin lotion with methoxyluteolin, since the study showed that this can stop inflammation before it starts.
A small group of people with psoriasis and other skin disorders have already tried the lotion, which also contains aloe vera, olive fruit extract, honey and oregano oil.
The product has not yet undergone clinical trials, But will start trials soon. Many of us with Psoriasis have used many of the above ingredients for skin moisturizer and calm psoriasis for years. I have made many home made creams also using bees wax, glycerin, aloe and other ingredients mentioned. This was way before all the new products on the market of today. ]] END QUOTE.
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