How to Take Garlic for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a disease of the immune system that is usually characterized by a thick, red rash with scaly patches. It is often associated with other conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and depression. Psoriasis develops when the immune system sends out wrong messages that speed up the development of skin cells. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, as many as 7.5 million Americans are affected by the disease. Research has suggested that taking garlic medicinally can help treat and lessen the symptoms of psoriasis.

Things You'll Need

• Garlic capsules

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Instructions

• 1

  Speak with your doctor or dermatologist and ask his recommendation. This is especially important if you are currently taking any prescription medications to treat your psoriasis.

• 2

  Choose which form of garlic you would like to take to treat your psoriasis. You may use garlic oil rubbed directly on your skin, or you can ingest garlic pills, garlic tinctures or fresh garlic.

• 3

  Purchase the form of garlic that you wish to use. Garlic capsules and garlic oil can be bought from most drugstores and health food stores. These are readily available without a prescription and come in various concentrations. Generally speaking, a garlic capsule intended for internal consumption contains between 300 mg to 1000 mg of garlic extract for adults.

• 4

  Take the capsules as directed on the bottle. Alternatively, if you are using garlic oil, pierce the capsule containing the garlic oil with a pin or sharp knife and apply directly to the affected area.