Nature provides medicinal plants that can be used for relief from pain. Ginseng for fibromyalgia, Kava Kava for tension headaches and neuropathic pain, St. John’s Wort for sciatica, arthritis, and neuropathic pain, and Valerian root for spasms and muscle cramps, are a few of the more popular herbs for pain and medicinal plants.
Herbs for Pain
Here is a list of herbs that are frequently used in pain management. Some of these come with warnings and can have interactions with other medications. It is important that you consult with your physician before taking any herb.
Black Pepper (contains piperine) Celery Seed extract (gout) Chamomile (inflamation, spasms) Cloves, (topical pain relief) Coriander/Cilantro, (joint pain, hemorrhoids, tooth pain, digestive problems) Devils Claw root (30-100 mil for arthritis, low back pain……may cause stomach ache) ginger, (headache pain) Ginger root Ginseng, (fibromyalgia) Kava Kava (headaches and neuropathic pain) St. John’s Wort, (sciatic, arthritis, neuropathic pain Tumeric, (black pepper increases bioviability by 2000%) (anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.) curcumin 500mg 3X’s/day (anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.) Valerian Root, (spasms and muscle cramps)
Cautions:
Kava: DON’T take with buprenorphine Ginsing: DON’T take with diuretic or anti-coagulant Garlic: DON’t take with blood thinners Ginger: DON’T take with aspirin, blood thinners
