Herbal Treatment of Fibromyalgia

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Herbal Treatment of Fibromyalgia (chronic pain syndrom)

 

Treatment of Fibromyalgia

 

Alternative Medicine

Herbal Remedies

 

Herbs can be used to help alleviate fibromyalgia by reducing

inflammation,

stimulating hormones, providing immune system support and

eliminating

pain. St.

John's wort is a natural antidepressant and influences the adrenal

gland

hormones to help relieve stress. St. John's wort affects nerves and

is

effective

for sharp, shooting nerve pains. It also has antiviral properties.

(Caution: Do

not take if you are taking conventional antidepressants.) Choose a

standardized extract containing 0.3 percent hypericin and take 300

milligrams three times

daily.Siberian ginseng is an energizing herb that can help resolve

the

fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. Choose a standardized extract

containing 0.5

percent eleutheroside E and take 100 milligrams twice daily, one-

half

hour

before breakfast and lunch. After two weeks, you can gradually

increase

the dosage

as needed. After six weeks, take one week off, then take the herb

for

another

six weeks.Turmeric helps to reduce pain and inflammation. Take 400

to

500

milligrams three times daily. Cayenne, echinacea, goldenseal,

astralagus, myrrh

and chaparral boost the immune system and improve circulation.

Combine

them as

a tea or tincture, It may be helpful to mix it with juice for better

taste.

Calendula taken orally in high doses has a positive effect in

reversing

symptoms

of fibromyalgia. A combination of burdock, slippery elm, sheep

sorrel

and

Turkish rhubarb was shown good results in improving fibromyalgia.

Garlic

is

useful for detoxification and to enhance immune system function.

Take

5,000 mcg of

standardized allicin three times daily. Kyolic, aged garlic is

preferred.Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and brain

function.Devil's

claw root is a

natural anti- inflammatory used to treat rheumatic disorders. Take

one

400 mg

devil's claw root tablet daily. Willow bark has anti-inflammatory

properties and

works as a painkiller. Passion flower, valerian and hops teas have

sedating and

muscle- relaxant properties. Dong quai is good for fleeting muscle

and

joint

pains, especially if they are worse in damp conditions. Take 1

capsule

daily.

For women only. Licorice root acts in the body like cortisone, but

without the

harmful side-effects.Milk thistle extract, artichoke, turmeric and

dandelion

supports liver function.Dandelion reduces frequency and intensity of

pain and

strengthens the connective tissue. Take 1 tbsp. juice or 1 cup tea

twice daily

for four to six weeks. Black walnut aid in removing parasites.

Paud'arco,

taken in tea or tablet form, is good for treating candida infection.

Skullcap and

valerian root improve sleep.

 

Teas brewed from burdock root, dandelion, and red clover promote

healing

by

cleansing the bloodstream and enhancing immune function. Combine or

alternate

these herbal teas, and drink 4 to 6 cups daily. Topical applications

of

cayenne

(capsicum) powder mixed with wintergreen oil can help relieve muscle

pain.

Cayenne contains capsaicin, a substance that appears to inhibit the

release of

neurotransmitters responsible for communicating pain sensations. Use

1

part

cayenne powder to 3 parts wintergreen oil. Cayenne can also be taken

orally, in

capsule form. Licorice root supports the glandular system.

Caution: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not

use

this

herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it if

you

have

high blood pressure. Pine-bark and grape-seed extracts are natural

anti-in

flammatories that help to ease pain. Take 50 milligrams of either

two to

three times

daily. Ginger Tea. Ginger is a good alternative to aspirin to

relieve

minor

aches and pains. Steep 1 teaspoon of the grated root in 8 ounces of

hot

water

for 10 minutes. Strain. Add honey for taste, if you like.

Alternatively,

take

1,000 to 2,000 milligrams of powdered ginger a day in capsule form

with

food.

 

Fibromyalgia

 

It's estimated that 6 million Americans have symptoms of

fibromyalgia with achy muscles, continual fatigue and other

ailments. Valerian root and lemon balm can improve the

quality as well as the quantity of your sleep so that your

body has a better chance to heal. Take 500 milligrams of

supplemental magnesium daily to help your muscles relax and

repair.

 

- Victoria Snelling