AboutDennis Leppanen Expertise I can answer most questions on herb usage and and am very familiar with (gras) herbs, generally recognized as safe. I am very knowlegible
in nutritional healing. I have extended education in detoxing the body and fasting for health. I believe in the Naturopathic belief, the body get sick in only two ways; either because it is too toxic, or it is malnurished. I grow, wildcraft, and make most of my herbal remedies.
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I have had psoriasis for 20+ years and have been on and off steriods. I am taking Prednisone 40mg for 4 days at the moment and slowly reducing the dosage over a 2 week course. I have had bad reactions to cutting down Prednisone too fast (e.g, in a week or 10 days).
I heard Prednisone side effects kicks in after 10 days; I have been very bloated and face has been swollen in the past with lots of toxins from Prednisone. I heard that the following herbs are good after taking Prednisone. Could you please give me some advise as to how to take these herbs and for how long will be appropriate: Milk thistle, Burdock root, and dandelion.
At the moment I have these herbs in capsules. I haven't started taking them yet: Burdock Root 540mg, Dandelion Root 540mg, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum, standardised extract flavonolignans calculated as Silybin) 420mg-35g.
Your help is much appreciated!
Many thanks,
Anita
Answer Hi Anita,
Psoriasis is such a difficult problem. And, Prednisone, it has so many side effects, but yes, a necessary evil at times.
You are on the right track here, Anita. I would take the Burdock Root first thing in the morning and then again in the evening on an empty stomach. Take the Dandelion Root twice daily also. I would take the Milk Thistle three times a day, with meals. These are wonderful antioxidants and blood purifying agents. Yellow Dock is another used to treat psoriasis.
I would add Flaxseed oil (as directed on label 3 times daily). This helps to supply essential fatty acids which are important for all skin disorders.
Eat a diet that is composed of 50 per cent raw foods and includes plenty of fruits, grains, and vegetables. Include fish in the diet as well.
Here is an excellent tea called Essiac that will help you detox. Herbs By Merlin sells a quality product at a great price. Here is the link to the website.
