Herbal Prescription for Chronic Pain

Pain can be useful as a warning sign, such as the pain from a broken bone signaling the need to seek medical attention. Chronic pain though is pain that will not go away, like an alarm that keeps ringing long after the emergency is over. Here are some important Herbs to remember that could prove useful.....

Boswellia - take 150mg 3x daily relieves pain without stomach upset in same manner as celebrex

Cayenne Capsaicin cream - apply to affected areas daily or as directed on label, causes temporary skin pain that counteracts chronic pain.

Ginger 20 percent gingerol and shagaol tablets take 100-200 mg 3x daily. Reduces production of pain causing cytokines.

Meadowsweet tincture take 30-60 drops in 1/4 cup water up to 4x a day. Relieves stomach pain.

Pau d'arco Tea loose prepared with 1 t tea and 1 cup water. Take one cup up to eight times daily. Analgesic, stimulates immune system to destroy bacteria.

Turmeric Curcumin. Take 400 mg 3x daily. Relieves pain and inflammation.

Please consult your doctor before trying any of these remedies as they may intereact with prescriptions you are taking, or you may be allergic.