Sarcoidosis is by nature an autoimmune disease, but most people don’t really understand what this means. At the end of this article, you will learn about the history of the disease and natural treatment options. Towards the end of the article, we will look at recent developments that offer hope to those with sarcoidosis.
In autoimmune diseases, the body activates the immune system and puts it into “combat formation” to fight a nonexistent enemy. It ends up causing damage to your 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 the patients had produced a significant improvement and some were even symptom-free.
What is melatonin?
It is a hormone that our body produces naturally and mainly regulates sleep. This is why your levels peak at 2am. Melatonin also scavenges free radicals, improves sex steroid production, and reduces tumor growth.
Controversy about the safety of melatonin in autoimmune diseases: This controversy is due to the fact that melatonin actually, by its nature, stimulates the immune system. Studies show that melatonin can inhibit cytokine production and reduce inflammation. Much 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 again to have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect (due to the presence of terpenes, a natural anti-inflammatory agent). It is used in massage to relieve joint pain and in steam inhalation treatments for the airways.
Ayurvedic treatment (traditional Indian medicine)
Ayurvedic treatment of this condition aims to reduce tissue damage and prevent complications from 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 immune status of the body. The herbs used here are, among others, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
Breakthrough in research
The problem with sarcoidosis is the lack of knowledge in modern medicine about the causes of the disease. But lately, interesting news has been reported about the discoveries of the underlying chemical imbalance and its causes. Based on this, a new holistic treatment protocol is created with an astonishing reported success rate.