Herbal remedies benefit chronic pruritus patients

Published On 2022-05-26T09:30:09+05:30 | Updated On 2022-05-26T14:53:21+05:30

Overview

A new review cited in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology conveys that herbal remedies and complementary medicine may have a good therapeutic response in the treatment of chronic pruritus and that conventional medication may not always be helpful. So some investigators and patients use herbal and complementary remedies for treatment. However, limited data exists regarding the effectiveness of these treatments.

For the present study, researchers reviewed clinical trials where herbal and complementary medicine were used for the treatment of chronic pruritus. Herbal remedies include turmeric, Fumaria parviflora, Avena sativa, capsaicin, sweet almond oil, peppermint oil, violet oil, and vinegar, as well as manual therapies including aromatherapy, auricular acupressure, and acupuncture, were some that were significantly effective in the treatment of chronic pruritus.

Some studies showed deduction in pruritus in both the control and placebo groups and that the effect of complementary and alternative remedies were more effective. Hence, practitioners can consider the usage of herbal medications for the treatment of chronic pruritus.

Speakers

Dr. Nandita Mohan

BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751