Scleroderma

Gotu kola accelerates tissue healing and repair; strengthens the skin; alleviates symptoms. Take 15-30 g of dried gotu kola leaf in tea form or 60-180 mg of standardized gotu kola saponins daily, in divided doses, for many months.

PABA slows down the progression; alleviates skin lesions; alleviates symptoms. Take 8-12 g of PABA daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals; they slow down the progression; alleviate symptoms. Take antioxidants daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates symptoms. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces swellings; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

Dan-shen root alleviates symptoms. Take 2.5-5.0 g of dried dan-shen root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a blood thinner; improves blood circulation; slows down the progression; alleviate symptoms. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

DMSO reduces swellings; softens connective tissue; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing 10% of DMSO 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.