An Overview on Natural Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an auto-immune disease in which autoantibodies destroy healthy body tissues. This means that the immune system (which normally protects the body from infections) mistakenly attacks itself. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus produce numerous antibodies against self-antigens in several organs, such as skin, joints and kidneys. The clinical features include fever, photosensitivity, serositis, and renal disease, the latter being the most life threatening due to potential development of irreversible kidney failure. There is no cure but, the conditions can usually be controlled and symptoms eased. The treatment is done by controlling the symptoms of disease. Common medication used in systemic lupus erythematosus is non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, antimalarial drugs, high-dose corticosteroids, immunosuppressant but these drugs cause serious side effects. Numerous herbal medicines show promise for helping people with systemic lupus erythematosus. The present study is focused on the natural treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus with herbal medicines and dietary supplements. There is list of certain plants which can be used for future aspect.