Elizabeth Barnes47
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joined Apr 2007
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.
