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Fiery Cayenne oil eases painful
muscles and joints

Fibromyalgia's most distinguishable feature is that the pain is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia and tender trigger points, on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. A herbal approach to treatment will include herbs that address adrenal gland support, stress management, and pain relief, as well as emotional needs.

remediesHome Remedies for Fibromyalgia

How Herbs Can Help
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper Capsaicin depletes substance P, so that the pain fibromyalgia is lessened
Ginger
Ginger Ginger compresses, hot or cold, stir up circulation and mobilize the body's own healing agents to ease the pain of fibromyalgia.

(Weed, Susan )

Grapes
Grapes Grapeseed Extract - From the seeds of wine grapes come powerful antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory compounds called procyanidins. For people with fibromyalgia, these compounds help to inhibit the inflammatory response, the chemical reactions responsible for pain and soreness.

(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Lavender
Lavender Essential of of Lavender, diluted with jojoba or olive oil can be used to massage sore places, recommended by women who have dealt with fibromyalgia for many years.

(Weed, Susan )

Mugwort
Mugwort Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and fast relief from aching muscles and joints. You can purchase a moxa 'cigar' at heath food stores that stock TCM items. Light it, and bring the glowing end near the painful area and move it around in small, slow spirals until the heat becomes too intense. Pain relief often lasts for twelve or more hours.

(Weed, Susan )

Nettle
Nettle Magnesium is needed to moderate pain response. Large amounts are available in oatstraw or nettle infusions, whole grains, legumes and leafy greens.

(Weed, Susan )

Ginseng, Siberian
Ginseng, Siberian Because it enhances immunity and helps the body deal with stress, Siberian ginseng is frequently included in nutritional support programs for people with fibromyalgia.
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort St. John's Wort tincture (not capsules, not tea) is a superb muscle relaxer. A 25-30 drop dose not only stops, but prevents muscle aches.

(Weed, Susan )

White Willow
White Willow Tinctures of willow bark (1-2 dropperfuls/1-2 ml) are highly recommended by women dealing with fibromyalgia.

(Weed, Susan )

herb chart Fibromyalgia herbs CFS, Herbal remedies : Helpful Herbs

Cayenne Pepper * Devil's Claw * Ginger * Ginseng, Siberian * Grapes * Lavender * Mugwort * Nettle * St. John's Wort * White Willow *

remedies Fibromyalgia : Home Remedies
  1. Cayenne Infused oil
  2. Ginger and rosemary bath
  3. Ginger root infused oil
  4. Joint and Muscle Pain
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