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Are Herbal Pain Remedies as good as the Prescription Painkillers?

There has been a growing concern over the use of prescription medicines. There is no doubt that in certain situations, these drugs are capable of saving lives. But for day to day ailments, which are not too serious but at the same time cause a great deal of discomfort, it would be a good idea to consider natural alternatives to synthetic drugs.

Paracetamol is probably the most widely prescribed drug for alleviating pain as it has proven to be highly effective. NSAIDs (or Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs) also fall in this category. But people are becoming increasingly skeptical about resorting to the use of such strong medicines, as they can adversely affect the system as well. For instance, drugs such as NSAIDs can cause the stomach lining to bleed. In this regard, those on medication for chronic pain such arthritis patients, need to be particularly cautious. Another drawback is that overuse of prescription medicines builds up resistance towards these medicines.

Herbal Pain Supplements

These factors have compelled people to think twice about consuming drugs and they are beginning to consider other alternatives such as herbal remedies, to get relief from pain. Herbal products are relatively safer to use in that they produce fewer and relatively mild side effects. Equally important is the fact that they are very effective in providing relief to people suffering from pain. Moreover, a wide array of herb based pain relievers are available.

White willow or salix alba is one option. This is a tree, indigenous to Europe and central and southern Asia. It has been used as a pain reliever in ancient Chinese as well as Ayurvedic medicine and also by Native American Indians. The active ingredient of the bark, salicin is very useful for treating acute and chronic pain.

Comfrey is another herb that can be used as a cure for pain. It is particularly known for its ability to heal bones that have been damaged. For this reason it is often referred to as “boneknit”. It can also be used to heal wounds or lacerations. The root of the herb is used as a base to make herbal tea or the leaves can be used to prepare topical applications.

Another worthwhile herbal alternative is feverfew. This herb is very effective in providing relief from headaches and migraines. Moreover, it is also used as a treatment for fevers, hence the name. The active extract of feverfew is Parthenolide which has anti-inflammatory effects on the blood vessels. This herbal supplement is available in tablet form.

Though herbal supplements are derived from natural products, the fact is that they do produce drug like effects. As such, they might interact with medicines or other supplements that are part of your health regime. Also, though they are relatively safe, they might produce side effects. For these reasons, it is important that herbal products are used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

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