Leucoderma is called vitiligo. It is a medical condition which causes due pigmentation of skin. The cells beneath the skin get damaged, those cells which produce melanin. White coloured patches appear over the skin. Though the main source of the disease is unknown, research suggests that it can be caused due to stress and genetics.
Autoimmunity is also considered one of the factors as it destroys the body’s own cells and tissues. Diet restriction is recommended. Milk and other citrus fruits containing vitamin c should be avoided. Melanin cell transplantation and phototherapy are the most common treatments. But it is always better to use natural remedies to cure and prevent Leucoderma. Diet should be properly maintained. Diagnosis might get too late to discover bra cause initial occurrence of small patches go unnoticed. Hence it is always better to prevent the disease much earlier.
Effective Cures For Leucoderma
Psoralea Seeds
Psoralea is a medicinal herb that boats of great medicinal value. Commonly called as babchi, it is very commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. The chemprotective property helps reduce Leucoderma. It has antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. The components of the leaves are raffinose, psoralen and iso psoralen.
The furanocoumarins are extremely powerful ingredients that contain psoralen that help re pigmentation of the skin. It is used in the form of ointment for topical application to treat Leucoderma. The oil extracted frm this plant, called anti vitiligo oil is massaged gently on to the skin regularly. It can also be mixed with ginger juice and applied on the skin.
Walnuts
Walnuts are one of the most popular dry fruits that have components that help treat leucoderma. They are a rich source of vitamin E and fats. Walnuts have the capacity to purify the blood.
The fats in the walnuts are good fats which are healthy and have great nutritional value. The fats contain linoleic acid. They also contain minerals and vitamins. The dye made from premature walnut shells can be applied to the skin to cause pigmentation back.
Goosefoot
Goosefoot is a highly beneficial vegetable used in the treatment of the disease. It should be consumed twice daily or the juice of the vegetable can also be applied on the affected areas.Follow this procedure religiously for about two months to prevent leucoderma.
Licorice
Licorice is the root of leguminous plant called glyccirrhiza Glabra. Licorice prevents free radical formation and increases half life of cortisol. Glycyrrhizin, anethole are some of the important components of licorice.
An isoflavene called glabrene is present in the licorice root. The glabridin is known to inhibit the tyrosinase activity of melanocytes. Thus licorice is known to effectively treat leucoderma.
Honey
Honey has great antimicrobial properties and aids in healing a variety of problems. Honey is considered as one of the most successful treatment for leucoderma. Manuka honey has more benefits and aids in treating the disease well.
Honey can also be mixed with grinded duckweed and one teaspoon of it is consumed. Raw honey contains pollen and important minerals that help reduce vitiligo naturally.
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