HERBS FOR PAIN RELIEF.
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Herbs for pain relief may not be as immediately effective,
but the analgesic effects of herbs have been widely studied and are backed up
by centuries of anecdotal evidence.
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| herbs for pain relief |
The most popular herbs for pain are rosemary, st john’s
wort, devil’s claw, ginger, turmeric, feverfew, oregano, kava kava, capsaicin
and valerian root etc.
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Kava
kava: This herb is derived from the kava root and is mostly consumed in the
form of a powder. The powder is mixed with milk or in other fruit smoothies, as
the taste alone can be quite unpleasant.
Kava kava:
Kava kava is high in certain anti-oxidants and active ingredients, which
can function as a pain reliever in the body. It is typically used to reduce
inflammation in key organ systems, but a natural side effect of this, is an
analgesic property.
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St John’s
Wort: St John’s Wort is one of the most widely available and most effective
herbs for pain while the herb is often associated with depression and mood, it
can also help to reduce pain throughout the body. It is well known for soothing
inflammation, which is often a precursor to pain, and the oil derived from the herb can be used as a topical treatment for injuries and wounds.
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Turmeric:
Turmeric is one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs for pain. It is rich in
an active ingredient called curcumin. This herb is able to inhibit certain
communications from pain receptors and inflammatory triggers, which can reduce
the strain on the immune system, and also help to ease both chronic and acute
pain.
The herb is often added to food as a
culinary spice, but it can also be brewed into a powerful tea, or mixed into a
paste for topical application to areas causing the pain.
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Feverfew:
Feverfew is also called “natural headache reliever” by many practitioners of
traditional medicine. The herbs contain pinenes, flavonoids, and various
sesquiterpenes, including parthenolide. These compounds can help to quickly
reduce inflammation, which also reduces pain in the affected areas.
The leaves can be consumed like any other
salad green to enjoy these benefits and more concentrated essential oils from
this herb is also commonly used.
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Valerian Root:
Valerian root is one of the most legendary pain-relieving herbs, as it is well
known to soothe both the body and the mind, allowing tension to dissipate and
neutralize inflammation throughout the body.
The valerian root can be used in the form
of a capsule or in tincture and also brewing a steaming cup of valerian root is
a delicious way to ease any pain people is suffering from.
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Devil’s
claw: This herb is one of the pain-relieving medical tradition for some
years ago. It is primarily used for muscle and joint pain, as well as
inflammation, the careful consumption of devil’s claw, can also help to soothe
pain in other parts of the body.
The herb contains a number of unique
components including harpagoside and other analgesic compounds. The herb can be consumed in the form of an extract, or the powdered form it is required.
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Oregano:
Oregano has been trusted to soothe inflammation and pain for years back. From headaches
and fresh wounds to arthritis and chronic pain. Oregano’s stimulant properties
can boost circulation to speed healing. The properties can also help in
suppressing inflammation and pain receptors, thus functioning as a great
internal and topical analgesic.
The herb can be consumed in a variety of
dishes in culinary applications and the oil is far more popular and much more
concentrated.
