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Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health ·
Hello everyone

It’s been quite a while—maybe two months—but I felt I really ought to check back in with you all. Back in April, I posted here about using common wild bramble; I basically boil it into a tea and soak myself in it. My psoriasis has almost entirely cleared up. All that’s left are these small white patches, about 1 cm in diameter, where everything originally started. The skin isn't scaling there anymore, it's just white. I suppose I’m hopeful those will fade within the next month or so. Using various shower gels tends to irritate my skin, which I imagine is typical for those of us dealing with psoriasis, and applying oils afterward actually makes things worse. As someone else mentioned here once, that specific combination—using a gel followed by oil after a shower—used to drive me absolutely mad with itching. Soaking in water infused with boiled bramble, however, feels incredible; I can't quite find the words to describe it. My skin feels so soft that I don't even feel the need for oils or creams after bathing. I have to admit, I almost gave up after the first week because I wasn't seeing any visible changes. But I decided to stick with it, and after three weeks, when the scaling had halved, I knew this was the right path for me. Bramble. Those who have managed to clear their skin say it can take anywhere from three to six months of using this method. It took me three. I realize that might sound like a long time to some, but three months is nothing compared to a lifetime.
For anyone who missed my posts from April, I've copied them below:

Boil a handful of bramble leaves in 1-2 liters of water for 10-15 minutes. Soak the affected areas in the warmest water possible for about an hour, both morning and night. Try to use the youngest leaves available and, if possible, always prepare it fresh. I've met people who cleared their skin in just a month using this method, though for others it took longer due to lack of discipline or skipping sessions. Bramble is easy to find and completely free, so give it a try; I truly believe you won't be disappointed. I've only been doing this for a few days and the buildup is already gone, leaving my skin a healthy pink. Most importantly, the itching has stopped.
Since I was traveling, I realized I forgot to mention one thing: after soaking in the bramble infusion, you should rinse off and apply a cream—calendula is the best in my opinion. I used to have skin on my elbows that would crack and bleed, but after just a couple of days of soaking, it healed and hasn't cracked since. Since I've only been soaking for two weeks and am feeling much better, I'll keep posting updates here regarding how the treatment is progressing and what the skin looks like. Just a quick heads-up for those unaware: bramble is toxic if ingested, so please don't drink the infusion; just be careful with how you prepare it. You don't need to worry about toxicity when soaking, as it isn't absorbed through the skin that way.
Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health ·
About a month ago, I posted on this forum regarding treating psoriasis with ivy. I just wanted to follow up and let you know that after a month of soaking in ivy, I’m not just satisfied—I’m actually floored. For anyone still skeptical, you can keep spending a fortune on expensive creams and drinking those nauseatingly bitter teas. I truly want to help you out here, especially since this doesn't cost a dime. Maybe try soaking for just three days; if you don't see a difference (and you will), then you can go back to the pricey stuff. In the spots where I used to have open wounds, my skin has turned pale—the scaling is completely gone—and I suppose it’ll take a month or two to regain its natural tone. I’m down to just a few patches of pink skin with absolutely no flaking. Do you have any idea how incredible it feels to apply regular moisturizer to your flare-ups at night and wake up in the morning without a single new scale? It’s honestly indescribable.
Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health ·
Casey Miller9, I completely agree—an hour feels like forever, especially when you have to get ready for work in the morning. That’s why I decided to cut my morning soak down to just thirty minutes, while keeping the evening session at a full hour. Honestly, I think using gauze might be your best bet. You can soak it and then gently glide it over the affected areas. Having dealt with psoriasis for five years now, I’ve wasted so much money on various creams like Psorcutan, Belosalic, and countless other bases... I even spent about $1,100 on those specialized fish treatments for a month, which helped a little, but only briefly. After that, I decided I wasn't going to spend another dime on any random cream. It all feels like a total rip-off. A man I know from the South, who had psoriasis covering his entire body, suggested ivy to me. When I saw him earlier this month after we hadn't met in ages, I was honestly shocked. His hands used to be so scaly that his nails were actually lifting away from his skin. He swore by ivy, and I believe him. If someone tried to send me some free cream from Denmark, Germany, or wherever else, there’s no way I’d put it on my skin. Psoriatic skin is so damaged and dry that sometimes a cream alone just can't soften it enough. For me, this ivy treatment has been a lifesaver. I started soaking back on April 10th, and I can already see a difference. I used to be peeling twice a day, but now it’s only every three days—and even then, the flakes are so thin they're barely noticeable. It might be too early to talk about being IZLEČEN, since I'll need about three months to see the full effect, but I’m staying the course.
Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health ·
In all the rush of getting ready for my trip, I realized I completely forgot to mention an important step: after soaking in the nettle infusion (essentially boiled nettle water), you really need to rinse your skin off and apply a cream. In my experience, a calendula cream works wonders. I was dealing with skin on my elbows that was actually cracking and bleeding, but after just a few days of using the nettle soak, everything healed up, and I haven't seen any new cracks since. I’ve only been doing this for about two weeks myself, and things are looking up, so I’ll make sure to check back here and update everyone on how the therapy is progressing and what changes I'm seeing. One quick heads-up for those who might not know: nettles are toxic if ingested, so please don't drink the infusion—you could end up quite sick. Just be careful with what you use to boil them. As far as bathing goes, though, there's no need to worry; you won't get poisoned through skin contact. 😉
Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health ·
Chloe Evans7 said:,,I think I found this herbal cream for psoriasis at Dr. Antićević’s apothecary. You apply it directly to the affected areas. If you can get some, it might help; it's made from lard, beeswax,English ivy, natural oats, and pine resin. The recommended treatment lasts 40 days, applying it twice a day...

Lisa Green78 said:...
Chop up some English ivy leaves and fill a wide-mouth bottle right to the top, then pour in some apple cider vinegar (ideally homemade). Let it sit in the sun for about ten days before straining it.
Apply a small amount of the liquid to the scalp (just enough for that day's application), diluted with a little water. Leave it on for half an hour, apply it once more with the same liquid, and then wash it off with a mild shampoo.
Afterward, apply some St. John's Wort to the affected spots on dry hair using a cotton ball...
For her, things have improved significantly after just two months. There's no more buildup on the scalp; it just looks like heavy dandruff now. She's been dealing with this for years and hasn't seen results quite like this before..


miss sunshine, I suspect your recipe is excellent, but I actually picked up a different one a few days ago that also uses English ivy as its base. You boil a handful of ivy leaves in 1-2 liters of water for about 10-15 minutes, then use the warm water to soak the affected areas for an hour every morning and evening. It's probably best to use the youngest leaves possible and prepare them fresh if you can. After just a few days, the improvement seems incredible. I've even met people who cleared everything up in just a month using this method—though some took longer because they weren't very disciplined with the timing or skipped doses. Ivy is easy to find and essentially free, so it's worth trying; I don't think you'll be disappointed. I've only been using it for a couple of days, but the scaling has already disappeared and my skin is looking pink again. Most importantly, the itching has stopped.