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Natural remedies: Treating headaches with essential oils

May 22, 2023 - analgesic properties. In a clinical trial involving patients suffering from migraine, results showed that inhaling lavender essential oil helped reduce the severity of migraine attacks for a majority of the participants.

A more recent clinical trial also reported that therapy using lavender essential oil reduced not just the severity but also the frequency of migraine incidents among the participants. The researchers received no complaints or reports of any side effects ...

Texas liberates island near U.S.-Mexico border occupied by criminal cartels

2 months ago - analgesic and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more than heroin as an analgesic.

Buckingham confirmed the seizure of the island and said that DPS and the military have already installed razor wire fences that have similarly been placed in high-volume migrant areas like Shelby Park. "I can tell you there are no more weapons caches and people coming across [the border]," she added.Thanks to your generous support, ...

6 Tree bark remedies you can use as survival medicine

June 15, 2023 - analgesic, a wash for inflamed eyes and cataracts and a remedy for hives and muscular aches.Birch

The main bioactive compounds from birch tree leaves, bark and buds are saponins and triterpenes. Some of the compounds identified in it include betulin, betulinic acid, erythrodiol, lupeol and oleanolic acid. Other constituents include flavonoids, mainly hyperoside, with luteolin and quercetin glycoside, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and diuretic properties....

Feeling the sniffles? Check out these herbs for allergy relief

June 20, 2023 - analgesic. It can reduce allergy-related inflammation without producing any adverse side effects. As a bonus, the leaves of stinging nettle can be cooked and added to salads, soups or stews – much like most green, leafy vegetables.Horehound

A bitter herb of the mint family, horehound (Marubium vulgare) is often used in cough drops that help loosen mucus – making it one of the most ingested herbs in the United States. Given its potential to help suppress a nasty cough, ...

10 Medicinal plants you should have in your home garden

a month ago - analgesic, nervous system relaxant and tonic and sedative

Preparations: Capsule, cream, essential oil, extract, tea, tincture

Lemon balm is great for treating insomnia and anxiety. According to studies, combining lemon balm with other calming herbs, such as valerian (Valeriana officinalis), can help with minor sleep problems and reduce anxious feelings.

Based on clinical studies, you can take 300 to 500 grams of dried lemon balm in capsule form three times ...

How to make items for personal hygiene in a survival scenario

May 02, 2023 - analgesic properties.

You will need:

Steps:

Use the ointment if you have wounds, cuts, skin irritations or any other condition that requires a salve.Body lotion

This body lotion bar is similar to soap but leaves a nice layer of moisturizer on your skin when applied.

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Deodorant

Deodorant may seem like a luxury, but it is essential ...

Natural alternatives to OTC drugs for your survival medicine cabinet

August 09, 2023 -

It is worth noting that there are natural alternatives to OTC drugs when SHTF events disrupt their availability. Explore some of the key options you can stockpile.Analgesics

Affordable and available in every pharmacy, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin are OTC analgesics that relieve minor pain from headaches, muscle aches, toothaches and menstrual cramps and reduce fever as well. Ibuprofen and aspirin are both classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...

12 Medicinal herbs and spices that can boost the immune system

June 08, 2023 - analgesic and immunomodulatory properties.

Studies show that black cumin seeds contain compounds that can stimulate the proliferation of human peripheral blood monocytes. These immune cells are mobilized from the blood marrow to affected tissues during an infection to help bolster host defenses. When used as a supplement, black cumin seeds can also strengthen the immune system.Black pepper

The fruits of the flowering vine Piper nigrum are used to make one of ...

Investigating the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of Cassia singueana

November 26, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that C. singueana extracts can be used as a natural medicine for pain and inflammation.

Journal Reference:

Michael SU, Aliyu U, Ibrahim T, Samuel EO, Samuel TM, Bulus A. EVALUATION OF ACTIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS LINKED TO THE ANALGESIC AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTY OF CASSIA SINGUEANA DEL. ROOT BARK. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 25 June 2019;13(12):288–295....

Quercetin demonstrates analgesic effect in post-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome

April 21, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that quercetin has analgesic effects that can help with PI-IBS management. These effects are due to its ability to reduce 5-HT availability in the colon and regulate endocrine progenitors to reduce the number of EC cells.

Journal Reference:

Qin HY, Zang KH, Zuo X, Wu XA, Bian ZX. QUERCETIN ATTENUATES VISCERAL HYPERSENSITIVITY AND 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE AVAILABILITY IN ...

Rediscovering the many health benefits of frankincense, a natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory

December 26, 2019 -

What is frankincense?

Frankincense comes from olibanum trees, which are commonly grown in Somalia and some regions of Pakistan. Olibanum trees are unique because they can thrive even in dry conditions. The trees release clear saps or gums. Using specialized knives, people harvest the gums during early spring and fall. The gum drips down and hardens into resin.

Burning the resin releases a balsamic and spicy fragrance, with a hint of citrus. Aside from its pleasant smell, ...

Scientists examine the analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of the Himalayan butterfly bush

December 03, 2018 - analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of Himalayan butterfly bush extracts. They determined this through an in vivo study using rats and mice as animal models. Results of the experiments showed that the extracts have the ability to reduce pain and inflammation in the mice. The authors of the study also observed that the Himalayan butterfly bush can prevent platelet aggregation, which is associated with inflammation.

In addition, the researchers also observed ...

Jurubeba, a nightshade common in Brazil, found to have liver protective, analgesic and antioxidant properties

June 19, 2019 -

Jurubeba is a small tree that grows up to 3 meters (m) high. It has heart-shaped leaves that are smooth on top and fuzzy underneath, and it produces a small, yellow fruit and lilac or white flowers. The researchers noted that in Brazil, various parts of the plant, including the roots, stems, fruits, and leaves, have many uses. They are used in herbal medicine as an antipyretic, analgesic, diuretic, carminative, tonics, and anti-inflammatory. They are also used to relieve ...

Not just a cute plant, the bunny ears cactus relieves pain naturally

January 04, 2019 -

The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Tunisia and Italy who evaluated the analgesic and the anti-inflammatory activity of the bunny ears cactus at the post-flowering stage in mice.

The research team examined the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of the plant's flower extracts by using the acetic acid writhing test and the carrageenan?induced paw edema assay in mice. They also conducted the Allium cepa test to measure the antigenotoxic ...

African cassia tree can be used to relieve pain and inflammation

March 08, 2021 - analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of the African cassia root bark, the researchers used male and female mice for three different experiments. For the first experiment, they pretreated the animals with either CEC or one of the three fractions they obtained, followed by acetic acid to induce pain. They took note of the duration of the animals' writhing response, which corresponds to pain severity.

To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of CEC and the three ...

The cabbage tree relieves pain and inflammation without any of the side effects caused by conventional drugs

September 22, 2018 -

Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, and long-standing pain can alter the nervous systems, while inflammation can cause organs to fail or even lead to death.

They are treated using corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and opiates. However, constant use or large doses of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents can cause toxicity and ill effects like addiction, gastrointestinal ...

Study: Cannabis flower can be used as an alternative mid-level pain medication

July 14, 2020 - analgesic

The over-prescription of opioids and other painkiller medications is fast becoming a public health threat. Jacob Vigil, one of the lead investigators of the study, said that over-prescription often leads to non-prescription opioid and heroin use, resulting in addiction.

But besides being more prone to abuse than other painkillers, opioids might also affect brain health and cognition in the long run, even if taken in recommended doses. Multiple studies also ...

Nature’s pharmacy: Use the South American Surinam cherry to disinfect wounds and relieve swelling

October 20, 2018 - analgesic activities, were tested using multiple assays.

Results of the chromatography assay revealed concentrations of gallic acid, ellagic acid, and myricitrin. Gallic acid, in particular, contains antioxidant and antifungal activities, based on the result of a separate study made on the compound. Likewise, ellagic acid and myricitrin have antioxidant, as well as antibacterial (for ellagic acid) and potential anti-cancer (for myricitrin), properties.

The findings ...

Traditional African medicine studied to be a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory agent

March 02, 2019 - analgesic effect of the aqueous extract of Senegal saba at doses of 100, 200, 300 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). They found that the aqueous extract significantly reduced abdominal writhing in mice. The analgesic effect of the aqueous extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg is comparable to that of 150 mg/kg acetaminophen.

When they looked at the antioxidant activity of Senegal saba extract, they found that it inhibited lipid peroxidation and lipoxygenase. Additionally, ...

Tamarind more effective than standard analgesics, study shows

December 17, 2018 -

Conventional analgesics include opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medications are commonly used by patients to relieve pain associated with surgery, injury, arthritis, headaches, and many other diseases. Although they are used by almost everyone, that doesn't mean that they are safe. In fact, taking analgesics can cause side effects like constipation, drowsiness, stomach bleeding, heart attack, and liver damage. Fortunately, ...