Vitiligo is a skin disease that is identified by spots and patches that are white in color. It is a skin related disease, in which skin becomes de-pigmented due to constant deficiency of melanin or color pigmented cells. Melanin plays an important part, as it gives color to the skin.
Vitiligo is easily curable at a specific level. There are many herbal remedies available to cure these vitiligo patches. Some of them are mentioned here;
Radish Seeds
Radish seeds are very valuable in treating vitiligo. Approximately 40 grams of finely pounded radish seeds should be soaked overnight in a little amount of vinegar. The paste should be applied on white patches and allowed to dry for around two hours or until it dries and comes out as scales. For even better results, a little white arsenic can also be added and allowed to soak overnight in the paste.
Basil leaves and lime juice
Basil leaves has vital anti-viral and anti-aging attributes which are beneficial for the skin. Basil leaves paste mixed with lime juice is also known to promote melanin production and is an effective home remedy for vitiligo. An extract of basil leaves mixed with lime juice should be applied up to thrice a day for up to 6 months for best results.
Vitamin B9 and B12
As per a study conducted on a larger number of vitiligo
sufferers, it was found that 80% had a nutritional deficiency of Vitamin B9(folic acid) and vitamin B12. Cases of total repigmentation after 3 to 6 months of supplementation of these vitamins have also been recorded. Sufferers of
Vitiligo may thus stand in good stead by adding food naturally rich in vitamin B9(yeast extract, liver, dried herbs, sunflower seed) and Vitamin B12 (liver, milk, cheese, beef, chicken, mutton, pork, fish, ham, whole egg. and yoghurt into their diet.
Ginger Juice
The problem of vitiligo can be treated with the use of ginger juice.You can apply a paste prepared with ginger juice (1 teaspoon) and red clay (1 teaspoon) on the affected area on a regular basis to treat the problem of vitiligo.
Cucumber Juice
A mixture can be created with the use of cucumber juice (100 grams) and alfalfa (100 grams). Consumption of this mixture 2 – 3 times in a day for a period of 2 – 3 months can help in curing the symptoms associated with vitiligo.
Black Gram
Application of a paste created with the use of black gram powder and water on the affected area can help in the treatment of vitiligo.This remedy should be used for a period of 5 – 6 months to obtain best results.
Vitiligo is easily curable at a specific level. There are many herbal remedies available to cure these vitiligo patches. Some of them are mentioned here;
Radish Seeds
Radish seeds are very valuable in treating vitiligo. Approximately 40 grams of finely pounded radish seeds should be soaked overnight in a little amount of vinegar. The paste should be applied on white patches and allowed to dry for around two hours or until it dries and comes out as scales. For even better results, a little white arsenic can also be added and allowed to soak overnight in the paste.
Basil leaves and lime juice
Basil leaves has vital anti-viral and anti-aging attributes which are beneficial for the skin. Basil leaves paste mixed with lime juice is also known to promote melanin production and is an effective home remedy for vitiligo. An extract of basil leaves mixed with lime juice should be applied up to thrice a day for up to 6 months for best results.
Vitamin B9 and B12
As per a study conducted on a larger number of vitiligo
sufferers, it was found that 80% had a nutritional deficiency of Vitamin B9(folic acid) and vitamin B12. Cases of total repigmentation after 3 to 6 months of supplementation of these vitamins have also been recorded. Sufferers of
Vitiligo may thus stand in good stead by adding food naturally rich in vitamin B9(yeast extract, liver, dried herbs, sunflower seed) and Vitamin B12 (liver, milk, cheese, beef, chicken, mutton, pork, fish, ham, whole egg. and yoghurt into their diet.
Ginger Juice
The problem of vitiligo can be treated with the use of ginger juice.You can apply a paste prepared with ginger juice (1 teaspoon) and red clay (1 teaspoon) on the affected area on a regular basis to treat the problem of vitiligo.
Cucumber Juice
A mixture can be created with the use of cucumber juice (100 grams) and alfalfa (100 grams). Consumption of this mixture 2 – 3 times in a day for a period of 2 – 3 months can help in curing the symptoms associated with vitiligo.
Black Gram
Application of a paste created with the use of black gram powder and water on the affected area can help in the treatment of vitiligo.This remedy should be used for a period of 5 – 6 months to obtain best results.
