Sarcoidosis is by nature an autoimmune disease, but most people don’t really understand what this means. By the end of this article, you will learn about the background of the disease and what are the natural treatment options. Towards the end of the article, we will look at recent developments that offer hope to those with sarcoidosis.
In autoimmune disease, the body activates the immune system and puts it in “battle formation” to fight a non-existent enemy. It ends up causing damage to its own cells through inflammation.
So what are the natural treatment options?
melatonin
In Florence, Italy, a study was conducted on the use of melatonin to treat sarcoidosis. After the 2-year case study, almost all patients have produced significant improvement and some were even symptom free.
What is melatonin?
It is a hormone that our body produces naturally and mainly regulates sleep. That is why its levels peak at 2 am. Melatonin also scavenges free radicals, increases production of sex steroids, and reduces tumor growth.
Controversy over the safety of melatonin in autoimmune diseases: This controversy stems from the fact that melatonin actually stimulates the immune system. Studies show that melatonin can inhibit cytokine production and reduce inflammation. A lot of research is being done to determine if it is safe to use melatonin in autoimmune diseases.
Oregano oil
Over the years, oil of oregano has been shown time and time again to have a potent anti-inflammatory effect (due to the presence of terpenes, a natural anti-inflammatory agent). It is used in massages to relieve joint pain and in steam inhalation treatments for the respiratory tract.
Ayurvedic treatment (traditional Indian medicine)
Ayurvedic treatment of this condition aims to reduce tissue damage and prevent complications of the resulting fibrosis. Some of the herbs used here include Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
Ayurveda also aims to improve the body’s immune status. The herbs used here are, among others, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
Research breakthrough
The problem with sarcoidosis is the lack of knowledge in modern medicine about what causes the disease. But lately, some exciting news has been reported about the discoveries of the underlying chemical imbalance and its causes. Based on this, a new holistic treatment protocol is designed with an amazing success rate.
