Beneficial properties of birch tar for psoriasis

Birch tar for psoriasis is an affordable and effective remedy that has been used for many centuries to treat dermatological pathologies. It began to be used in the 12th century, long before the development of pharmacology.

Today, the treatment of psoriasis with tar has faded into the background - for this purpose it is recommended to use hormonal medications for external use. But given more than 10 contraindications and side effects of this therapy, patients return to traditional medicine and use a natural ingredient against psoriasis.

Properties of tar products

Birch tar is a traditional medicine. The product is used for psoriasis in the following conditions:

• The presence of parasites in the body;
• Inflammatory processes of any localization;
• Pain syndrome in skin diseases;
• Abscesses due to contamination of wounds.

The product has an antiparasitic effect, has a beneficial effect on the immune system, and corrects hormonal levels. It is considered a strong antiseptic and has an analgesic function.

When using a tar-based cosmetic product for the first time, a noticeable improvement in the affected areas of the skin is observed: itching decreases, the tissue is moisturized, and redness disappears.

Side effect

The use of birch tar for psoriasis can lead to the development of adverse reactions:

• Excessive dryness and irritation of the skin.
• Hypersensitivity to UV rays. During the treatment period, the skin treated with tar must be covered with clothing.
• When treating large lesions or prolonged use of preparations with tar, intoxication occurs and kidney failure occurs.
• When treating areas with erosions and weeping areas, an unbearable burning sensation occurs, lasting up to 15 minutes.
• Sometimes tar aggravates the course of psoriasis: it increases inflammation and leads to exacerbation of chronic pathologies.

If side effects occur, visit a doctor who decides to reduce the dosage or discontinue the drug.

Poisoning with tar-based drugs causes:

• headache;
• allergy;
• nausea and vomiting;
• discomfort in the spinal column;
• insomnia;
• digestive system disorder.

Does it help with psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a disease of a chronic nature. Its course is wavy: the exacerbation phase is replaced by a stable remission. The origin of the disease is associated with immune disorders. Only complex therapy of traditional and folk medicine can alleviate the patient’s condition, minimizing unpleasant symptoms.

Treatment with tar is recommended to maintain medicinal effectiveness. They can replace addictive hormonal ointments. Tar consists of natural components, which gives it a clear advantage.

Tar baths

If psoriasis is severe, or if you simply love baths, you can prepare a solution of 100 milliliters of tar, 100 milliliters of water and 75 milliliters of soap alcohol and pour it into a warm bath. To increase the positive effect, you can cover the diseased parts of the skin in its pure form a quarter of an hour before bathing and wash it off with warm water; you can wash it off with warm water and tar soap, which will give a double effect.

Properties of tar for psoriasis

The tar product has the following properties that can treat psoriasis:

1. Improving blood circulation;
2. Fast wound healing;
3. Softening of keratinized epithelium;
4. Relieving inflammation of the skin;
5. Reduced redness;
6. Anesthesia of the affected area;
7. Relieving itching and burning.

This set of beneficial properties makes tar a popular remedy for the treatment of not only psoriasis, but also dermatitis and allergic reactions in the form of skin manifestations. Tar-based ointment is considered safe for human health. It affects the affected areas of the skin without harming healthy cells. The general condition of the skin improves. It becomes soft, moisturized, and clears acne.

Composition and beneficial properties

Tar is a black oily liquid with a repulsive, pungent odor. The product is obtained from birch bark by dry distillation. The composition of the drug includes:

• phytoncides;
• phenol;
• xylene;
• benzene;
• toluene;
• guaiacol;
• organic acids;
• antioxidants;
• resin.

Birch tar destroys pathogenic microorganisms and relieves inflammation. The product softens psoriatic plaques, cleanses the skin, accelerates blood flow and regeneration of epithelial tissue. The drug improves metabolism, inhibits cell division, relieves itching, and heals damage.

Betulin is a bioactive substance that is part of the natural liquid, improves liver function, strengthens the immune system, and prevents complications from arising. By using birch tar for psoriasis, you can achieve long-term remissions. The skin remains clean for up to 1 year.

Forms of tar products

On pharmacy counters you can find products containing tar in various forms of production:

• Tar soap - suitable for daily use for dermatitis on any part of the body. The downside is the characteristic pungent odor that is absorbed into the body.
• Tar ointment is sold in pharmacies or made at home by mixing useful ingredients. It is most often used during night sleep. The downside is the possibility of damage to clothes and bedding due to the dark color and unpleasant odor.
• A cream based on a birch component has the same purpose as the ointment. The cream is quickly absorbed. It stains clothes less, which gives it a slight advantage.
• Tar shampoo is a remedy for psoriasis on the scalp. Designed to be gentle on crusts.

The choice of the form of the product containing the tar component largely depends on the location of the painful manifestation. Those suffering from this disease should know how to properly use tar for psoriasis.

Ointments based on birch tar

No store-bought ointment can compare with what you prepared yourself and the composition of which is completely known. Traditional medicine offers many options for preparing ointments based on birch tar, which can quickly alleviate acute manifestations of the disease.

Recipe one

1. 100 ml birch tar;
2. 40 ml salicylic acid;
3. 40 ml castor oil;

All these products can be purchased at any pharmacy, they are all quite cheap. The prepared mixture should be mixed and applied to damaged skin for half a day, preferably before bedtime. The area covered with ointment should be covered with clean gauze and washed off with warm water in the morning. To increase efficiency, you can add 15 grams of propolis.

Recipe two

• two tablespoons of birch tar;
• a tablespoon of chicken fat;
• a teaspoon of baking soda;
• half a glass of birch mushroom - chaga;
• two tablespoons of medical bile;
• two tablespoons of grated laundry soap;
• three raw yolks from chicken eggs.

Tar and chaga can be bought at the pharmacy, chicken eggs and baking soda - in any store, laundry soap needs to be dark, it is familiar to almost everyone, it can be purchased at hardware stores or at the market. Chicken fat can be bought or prepared, it is easy to prepare - the skin and fatty parts from chicken carcasses must be cut and placed in a pan with thick walls or a cauldron and cooked over low heat for about three hours, the fat should become transparent. Now you just need to pour it into jars and use it. You need to mix everything and apply to the affected areas of the skin.

Treatment of psoriasis with tar

When choosing a method of treatment with birch tar, you must consult with your doctor. The dosage, course of treatment and its regimen are selected by the doctor, based on the degree of manifestation of psoriasis, its form and severity.

Medicinal shampoo

The shampoo is used to eliminate the symptoms of scalp psoriasis. The skin in the affected area is sensitive and thin, which requires careful attention to the dosage of medicated shampoo. It relieves inflammation, promotes rapid regeneration of healthy tissue, moisturizes the skin, eliminates itching and discomfort.

How to use shampoo for psoriasis containing tar:

1. The hair is combed, washed with regular shampoo (this is necessary to open the pores), and rinsed off;
2. Apply the tar product with massage movements, lather it, rubbing it into the scalp;
3. Rinse off the shampoo thoroughly and dry your hair.

Effective means:

• Psorilom is a product based on birch tar, which is mixed with other useful ingredients. Apply every other day, the course of treatment is 1 month. As a prevention of psoriasis, the product is indicated for use once a week.
• Super psori is a traditional medicine made from tar, magnesium salts and petroleum components. Used regularly (once a day for a month).

• 911 tar is a psoriasis remedy made from tar with the addition of organic coconut oil. It is recommended to use daily until adverse symptoms disappear.
• Tana with tar is a preparation with the addition of coconut oil and vitamins. Designed for everyday use.
• Friederm tar is a product made from coal tar.
• Algopix - created from juniper tar. Apply once every 2-3 days for 3 months.

Pure tar

The product can only be purchased at a pharmacy to avoid the inclusion of unnatural ingredients in the drug.

The drug in its pure form is used in the form of spot application on the affected areas for 15 - 20 minutes. The product is washed off and a medicinal ointment from traditional medicine is applied. Leave it on while you sleep at night.

Homemade ointments

You can prepare an ointment yourself from tar and auxiliary useful substances using the following recipes:

1. With salicylic acid and castor oil. Cooking;
2. 100 ml of tar are mixed with 40 g of castor oil and the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid;
3. Mix thoroughly;
4. Add a little propolis to increase efficiency. Stir until smooth;
5. Leave for 12 hours;
6. Use on the skin, rubbing into problem areas;
7. Leave for several hours;
8. Remove the product with warm water.

With soda and soap:

• 2 tbsp. l. tar is mixed with 2 tbsp of medical bile and 2 tbsp. grated laundry soap. Stir.
• Add 1 tbsp to the resulting mixture. chicken fat, 2 egg yolks and 0.5 cups of grated chaga.
• Apply the mixture to problem areas of the skin on a daily basis.

Soda

Soap
With Honey:

1. Beat 2 egg whites with a blender, add 100 g of heated honey, 50 ml of tar and 50 ml of castor oil;
2. Leave for 12 hours;
3. Use daily until the unpleasant symptoms disappear.

If you follow the preparation technology, homemade ointment will bring quick results.

Lotions

For lotions, a mixture of tar and vegetable oil is used in a 1:1 ratio. The components are mixed and applied to the affected skin area using a cotton swab.

The lotions can be secured with a bandage while you sleep at night.

Baths (tar)

75 g of warm water is mixed with soap alcohol, 100 ml of tar is added. The resulting mixture is poured into a warm bath and stirred well.

The dive lasts 30-40 minutes.

Before such a bath, it is necessary to treat all problem areas with tar. After the procedure, it is better to dry naturally without resorting to wiping with a towel.

Oral use

Before this method of treatment, you should consult a therapist.

• Approximately 5 drops of tar are dripped onto the bread and eaten before bed. Every day the dosage is increased by 1 drop. After 24 days of therapy, a break is taken.

After taking the product, you should not eat.

• For 50 ml of milk in the first week add 1 drop of tar, in the second - two, in the third - three.

When using tar internally, care should be taken to take multivitamins.

Methods of using tar

Tar has been used for many years in the treatment of psoriasis. There are a variety of preparations containing this beneficial substance. Birch is found in many pharmaceutical ointments. It is prohibited to use it during exacerbation of the disease.

You can buy tar in a pharmacy; they offer coal tar, juniper tar, and a great many other types, but birch tar is rightfully considered the most effective. Another important recommendation is that it is best to buy natural tar in glass bottles; it is stored better in them, so it is thicker and more beneficial.

At the pharmacy you need to ask for natural birch; syrups, ointments and other products will not fit in any of the recipes.

In its pure form, it is applied to lesions on the skin, also known as psoriatic plaques, left for about a quarter of an hour, maybe a little more, but not more than twenty minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water. Afterwards, you need to take a shower and dry your skin with a towel, apply moisturizing ointments to the psoriatic lesions, always neutral ones; a doctor can best select them for you. If psoriatic plaques are located on the part of the head covered with hair, the tar should be applied to the head for a quarter of an hour and washed off. Any actions must be repeated once a day.

Side effects and additional recommendations

Even though it is a completely natural drug, it has a number of different side effects, which, unlike the side effects of other drugs, are not as dangerous.

• the skin becomes more sensitive to light, for this reason long exposure to the sun can cause damage;
• long-term use of it externally or internally will have a negative effect on the kidneys, so monitoring the composition of urine is required;
• When tar clogs hair follicles, the skin can become dry and irritated.