Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition characterized by inflammation and
excessive cell growth, necessitates ongoing treatment due to its recurrent nature.
Conventional therapies often involve synthetic drugs, which are associated with some
severe side effects. Recent research highlights the potential of herbal medicines as safer
and more effective alternatives. This chapter explores the potential of natural remedies
like Dysidea avara, Tripterygium wilfordii, curcuma longa, Strobilanthes Cusia,
Capsicum annum., Polygonum cuspidatum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, and Thymus
vulgaris, which offer promising and safe alternatives for psoriasis management. The
phytoconstituents obtained from these herbal plants exhibit anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulatory, and anti-oxidant properties that could help modulate the immune
response and reduce skin inflammation. This chapter focuses on the utilization of
medicines in psoriasis treatment, highlighting their enhanced therapeutic profiles and
reduced toxicity.
Keywords: Anti-psoriatic activity, Mode of action, Phytoconstituents, Plant secondary metabolites, Psoriasis, Skin inflammation.
