When it comes to everyday pain relief (headaches, fever, toothaches, body aches, muscle or joint pain), some natural herbs have a fast and surprising effect.
White Willow Bark:
Willow bark eases inflammation, cause of most aches and pains. Bark of white willow contains chemical salicin, similar to main ingredient in aspirin. Sold as dried herb to brew in tea, liquid supplements or in capsule form. Relieves headaches, lower back pain.
Turmeric:
Contains compound curcumin, an antioxidant that helps protect body from damage to cells and tissues. A natural pain reliever, great when fresh turmeric is mixed with a glass of hot milk. Sold as supplements, as well.
Cloves:
Active ingredient in cloves is eugenol, a natural pain reliever that’s used in some pain rubs or balms. Helps ease toothaches and treat colds (place a few cloves in the mouth, let it soak the juices). Rubbing a few drops of pure clove oil in the gums soothes toothaches. A very effective pain reliever.
Ginger:
Freshly grated ginger brewed slowly in tea with a few fresh mint or basil leaves works magic for colds, flu, muscle pain and throat aches. Anti-inflammatory properties come from compounds like gingerols and shogaols. Sold as teas, tinctures, capsules, powders from either dried or fresh ginger root.
Pineapple:
Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple juice and pineapple stem is used to reduce swelling. Great effects for hay-fever, muscle soreness after intense exercise.
Avocado & Soybean mix:
Slows down production of inflammatory chemicals in body, breakdown of cartilage in joints. Spurs natural cartilage cell growth. Taken as fresh food or in capsule form.
Cayenne Pepper:
Capsaicin found in cayenne pepper, is a natural muscle relaxant. Can be added to food like grilled fish, curry’s or in capsule form.
Happy healing!