Combined Studies on Aloe Vera and Argemone mexicana for the Management of Psoriasis

Abstract

Nalini kanta Sahoo, Mohammad Gayoor khan and Umama Yezdani

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, which results in the body attacking itself. It occurs in the age group of 30 years to ≥ 65 years. More than 100 million individuals around the world are affected with this disease. The main objective of this study is to provide patients with more effective and safer treatment to this disease. More than 10 million cases per year in India are being recorded. Around 15% of cases emerge before the age of 10 years. In the case of psoriasis, white blood cells known as T cells mistakenly attack the skin cells. Around 80% of people have mild psoriasis, and the other 20% have moderate to severe psoriasis. There are different types of psoriasis they are Plaque psoriasis occurs in about 80-90% of people, it appears as raised, inflamed, red lesions, covered by a silvery, white scales, usually on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. Inverse psoriasis appears in the different parts like armpits, the groin, under the breasts, and in other skin folds such as the buttocks and around the genitals. Aloe vera originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world. It is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. The species is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant also used for herbal medicine and cosmetic products. Argemone Mexicana (Mexican poppy, Mexican prickly poppy, flowering thistle, cardo or cardosanto) is a species of poppy found in Mexico and now widely naturalized in many parts of the world.

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