Psoriasis, and skin diseases in general, are complicated phenomena. Chinese medicine believes that the mechanism behind these pathologies is often the stagnation of heat, sometimes humidity under the skin. There are therefore remedies by acupuncture, but also ingestion of infusions or the application of plant cream that cools and circulate energy.
Today, we give some explanations as to the psychic aspect of the disease and its influence on physiology, the blood in particular.
Cause of psoriasis: relationship between body and mind
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by significant psychic comorbidity. Historically, anecdotal observations have suggested that psycho-emotional distress can trigger pulses of psoriasis, but in recent decades, high quality data from experimental studiessupport the assertion that mental stress plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
Symptoms revealed by the influence of psoriasis on blood
Psoriasis in Chinese medicine is a disease that can affect several layers, systems and organs of the body. Among them, the most commonly observed patterns are those affecting blood such as: the heat of the blood, blood deficiency, stagnation of blood, dryness of blood.Psoriasis can manifest itself by symptoms such as itching, redness, dry skin, pain and, in serious cases, bleeding and pus.
The blood, XUE 血, in the theory of Chinese medicine, is said to be governed by the organ of the heart, xīn 心 and the heart is the organ that stores the spirit, Shen 神. The heart is the seat of consciousness and mental vitality. This means that consciousness, reactivity to external stimuli and thought are closely linked to the heart. And by extension, blood.
It is said in chapter 74 of the internal cannon of the yellow emperor-simple questions (Huangdi Neijing Su Wen, CCA 320 BC) that "all pain, itching and plates belong to the heart".
Treatment of psoriasis by acupuncture
When the heat is excessive, pain and wounds occur; When the heat is soft, itching and wounds appear. The heart belongs to the fire and generates heat, so plates and ulcers all belong to the heart. In ancient times, there was no disease such as "psoriasis", but the symptoms associated with this dermatological condition can belong to the category of plates, Dīng 疔.
It is now understood that psoriasis may be a psychosomatic affection which is aggravated by emotional disorders and psychological changes when patients report their personal observation of fluctuations in symptoms. The itching can be a very disturbing symptom which, in turn, makes the spirit agitated.
Doctors of ancient China have already understood the link between the spirit and this skin condition for a long time. And even until today, it is processed in the same way with plant -based formulas and points prescriptionsacupuncturewhich directly treat blood. Whether it is to nourish drought, evacuate the heat or disperse stagnation, the goal is to restore the balance between blood, heart and mind.
In addition to the treatment proper by your doctor, it is very important to have good hygiene and good self -discipline.It is important to avoid overconsumption of foodToo spicy, fatty and humid such as: strong peppers, fried fries and junkfood, refined sugars, dairy products, alcohol, coffee and tobacco.
Do not hesitate to consult us for a diagnosis and complete treatment.
A small home remedy to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis
We give you a secret, economical, ecological recipe that has proven itself ... chuuuuut 😉
Preparation based on pomegranate skin ash:
- Cook pomegranate skins in the oven until it reduces them to ashes.
- Make a powder and mix it with sesame or olive oil.
- Apply this preparation 2 times a day the affected areas.
With lukewarm and sweet flavor, acidic and astringent, the main action of the grenade is to produce liquids and hydrate thus improving the symptoms of drought, itching and redness.
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