Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

[Tree Happy]

Has anyone tried any TCM to help with their psoriasis?
I have tried various creams and ointments from the doctor with very limited affect over the years. Today I went in for a 2nd consultation with a Chinese doctor.
He has prescribed, or rather sold me, a herbal soup to take probably for the long term containing Radix rehmanniae and Kochia scoparia along with this I have been given some capsules of Cordyceps. If anyone out there has had any experiences either good or bad using anything similar to treat their psoriasis I would be keen to hear about them.

Look forward to hearing from you.

[steelem]

yes years ago when my p was severe went on herbal medicine tree bark and all that in a tea - all i have to say is waste of money for me at the time..

[Tree Happy]

Hmmm, thanks. My better more scientific nature made me feel that, but I felt it was time try something again as I am getting more small plaques appearing at the moment. Made me do some more research anyway and if the Cordyceps supplement has any of the good health effects that traditional medicine and more newer research suggests it might not help get rid of the psoriasis but it should help my overall health.

As a matter of interest how long did you try the herbal soups for? They have tried to sell my a weeks worth for 35 GBP if I buy other stuff. If I pay out for the year which is as long as one lady who it has supposedly helped, thats a rather meaty 1820 GBP (pound sign not working on my keyboard). I certainly can't afford that especially for something that probably wont have any lasting effect.

Cheers again for your post.

[Ana]

hi,
Years ago my mum took me for TCM and it worked an absolute treat in about 4 or 5 months I was pretty much clear. All great. however the effects of it didn't last and then next time I went back and tried it again expecting it to work it did nothing. So I have mixed reviews.

[beanie]

Same as, steelam, spent loads of money on some really disgusting herbs years ago that you had to boil and then drink...yuk. 
I've been taking ginseng and royal jelly for a month again really disgusting and not helping my skin in anyway but it was a gift so thought I had better show willing!

[Tattiebogle]

I went to a Chinese herbalist a few years ago, but it did nothing other than make me sick (the boiled up concoction is truly disgusting) and max out my credit card. I must've spent more than £2000 on the treatment before I finally gave up.

[stewart_h]

Although im pro alternative treatmens (well actually im pro mixing treatments to find what works for you...) buyer beware with chinese medicine. a lot of the "doctors" are not doctors at all and have just set up shop. I have tried chinese medicine four times and three times its caused allergic reactions and made the psoriasis come back worse.