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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 ...

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, ...

The hunt for opioid alternatives: Researchers look to sensory blocking substances from the ocean

December 17, 2017 -

Pain has many causes, and many people are suffering. And because of pain, people use anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics for relief, and most of the time, develop dependence on these pain-killing medications. According to J. Michael McIntosh, a professor of psychiatry at U of U Health, the dependence of society on opioid drugs is creating an urgency for finding alternatives to treat pain. He and the other researchers involved in the study are turning towards ocean ...

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, ...

Backyard medicine: Wild lettuce has many health benefits

August 02, 2019 -

Wild lettuce is a weed that treats many ailments

Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including insomnia and pain. When wild lettuce is scratched or cut, it secretes a milky white ingredient known as Lactucarium. This substance is well known for its pain-relieving properties. In fact, its analgesic effect is believed to be as strong as opium. (Related: The natural painkiller growing in your backyard: Wild ...

Cannabis shows great promise for treating chronic inflammation and pain

June 07, 2019 - analgesic and anti-inflammatory applications

When used as herbal medicine, cannabis roots are either turned into a hot water decoction for oral consumption or applied on the skin as a poultice. Other ways include mixing wine with ground-up cannabis instead of hot water or combining the plant material with butter and fat, which serves as oral and topical medications.

Traditional medicine prescribes cannabis root for burns, calluses, fever, gout, infections, inflammation, ...

Electroacupuncture helps older people regain their cognitive function after surgery

February 19, 2019 - analgesic consumption

Application of electroacupuncture even after surgery is also beneficial. In a study published in the journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from China found that electroacupuncture may be used as a treatment for postoperative pain management after thoracic surgery.

Thoracic surgery can cause great postoperative pain, especially at the first 48 hours after the surgery. Poorly managed postoperative pain has ...

Is Shirazi thyme essential oil effective for managing IBS symptoms?

November 30, 2020 - analgesic agent.

According to an older study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Shirazi thyme has many other beneficial properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. The authors of the study also reported that Shirazi thyme essential oil is rich in oxygenated monoterpenes, particularly thymol and carvacrol, which are known for their antimicrobial activities.

In the present study, the author used all accessible ...

Study: Patients with chronic pain prefer cannabis over opioids and other prescription medications

June 04, 2020 - analgesic

Multiple studies show that cannabis has potent analgesic effects against chronic pain. In a recent article published in Pain Management Nursing, a group of researchers from Washington State University (WSU) found that 63 percent of 112 adults prescribed opioids for persistent pain and/or for opioid use disorder reported pain as a major motivation for cannabis use.

Adults with opioid use disorder also reported using cannabis to relieve drug withdrawal ...

Science-backed health benefits of acupuncture

January 11, 2023 - analgesic injections (e.g., morphine for chronic pain). And it has no adverse side effects. (Related: Acupuncture found to reduce nerve sensitivity.)

"The peak effect of morphine was around 20 minutes when administered intravenously and at 60 minutes when administered orally, while the duration of its effect was between three and seven hours. On the other hand, the onset of the analgesic effect of acupuncture was 15-30 minutes and the duration of the analgesic ...

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 ...