Herbs To Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain

Capsaicin present in cayenne pepper is an effective analgesic of natural origin present in the composition of many creams to treat muscle pain

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes muscle aches and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia tend to have certain areas of the body that are highly sensitive to pain. Most commonly this occurs in the neck, back, shoulders, arms, legs, and hips.

Fibromyalgia can be very painful and uncomfortable. Therefore, it is very important to see a doctor to seek treatment.  Here are some herbs that may help you fight fibromyalgia symptoms.

A large percentage of people who have fibromyalgia are middle-aged women. The exact causes of it are still unknown. However, this condition is frequently associated with traumatic events or high stress, recurrent injuries, discomfort or ailments, as well as some diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis).

There is no cure for fibromyalgia. However, certain medications can help you control symptoms. That is why it is very important to go to the doctor. It is also very important to get adequate sleep, exercise, and eat a healthy diet.

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper has properties that can help treat fibromyalgia discomforts. Among them is capsaicin, which is an effective pain reliever of natural origin. In fact, many creams to treat muscle aches are made with cayenne pepper, given its usefulness in alleviating these types of problems.

To alleviate fibromyalgia, cayenne pepper tea can be consumed by mixing a quarter of a teaspoon in a cup of hot water. It is best to prepare it in the morning and drink it throughout the day. It is very important not to drink more than one cup a day. Otherwise there is a risk of severely irritating the mucous membranes. Capsaicin consumed in excess can have adverse effects, so check with your doctor first.

Hypericum

Another herb that is used to combat fibromyalgia is St. John’s wort. It is also known as St. John’s wort and it is a medium-sized plant that produces a yellow flower with elongated petals. This herb is used primarily to treat the symptoms of depression, as it has shown very good results in this regard. Depression is one of the possible symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, so fighting it is of great help.

As if that were not enough, in addition to fighting depression, St. John’s wort also helps to calm pain, since it has analgesic properties. The best way to consume this remedy is through capsules or supplements that are usually sold in health food stores or pharmacies. Some people also prepare a tea with their flowers.

St. John’s wort, despite being an herb, has interactions with medications that we can take, such as antidepressants, contraceptives and others. Therefore, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can consume it. There is a false belief that medicinal plants are totally harmless. This is a mistake, in fact, plants are the origin of many drugs that we use today in chemical form.

Devil’s Claw

The devil’s claw is a plant that is popularly known as “devil’s claw.” It is characterized because its fruits are a type of woody capsule with pointed spines ending in a hook shape. The components of this herb make it very effective in combating certain conditions such as arthritis. For this reason, it was also used to combat fibromyalgia.

The “devil’s claw” has a very powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it can be used to reduce pain caused by fibromyalgia. In addition, it helps stimulate appetite, lower cholesterol, and calm intestinal spasms. To consume it the most common is to apply the extract of the plant on the regions where you have pain. You can also prepare infusions or buy capsules, although their effectiveness is a little lower.

However, as in the previous case, devil’s claw can cause adverse reactions such as vomiting or nausea in some cases. For example, its intake is not recommended by pregnant women, infants or cardiovascular patients, among others. Therefore, it is advisable to consult your doctor before starting to consume it.

All of these herbs can help relieve fibromyalgia pain. However, it is important that we always consume them correctly and in the right amounts.