Lichen Planus

[indy gal preps]

Anyone had this? Can be mistaken for shingles except it can go all over the body & inside the mouth.I have it-what can I do? The itching is madening! I was put on steroids by the dr. but he isn't sure it will help.

[edensong]

Oh my goodness, you poor thing. I was just reading up about it here.

 

Since it's similar to shingles, here's what I'd suggest:

 

Tamanu Caulophylium Inophyllum Oil (also known as Kanuka or Foraha Oil) is an incredible healing oil and works on relieving the pain of shingles and healing it.

 

Aloe Vera Barbadensis' antiviral properties help in the treatment of cold sores (Herpes Simplex) and shingles (Herpes Zoster).

 

Essential oils that also help: Ravensara and Eucalyptus.

 

Also Licorice Root Extract helps.

 

A good mixture would be 50% Tamanu Calophyllum, 25% Walnut Oil (for scalp if that's an issue), 15% Jojoba unrefined oil and 10% Ravensara essential oil. Mix these together, label your container, and apply to the scalp (or skin problem) night and morning. You could also use 50% Tamanu Calophyllum, 40% olive oil and 10% Ravensara.

 

If you don't have access to tamanu, then try the aloe vera, but I can't rave enough about how well tamanu heals~!