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NeuralgiaSometimes a nerve or group of nerves that has already been injured continues to send pain signals to the brain. This type of nerve pain is referred to as neuralgia, or in the case of lower back pain, sciatica and lumbago. Analgesics (painkillers) work well for short term pain, but neuropathic pain resists most conventional non-narcotic painkillers. Narcotics can cause problems of their own.
Herbal alternative treatments can bring some relief, but you may also wish to explore acupuncture and acupressure treatments. These TCM techniques can be especially effective for nerve pain.
How Herbs Can Help

Agrimony A combination of agrimony, mugwort and vinegar is an excellent treatment for sciatica or muscular stiffness. (Dawson,Adele )

Cayenne Studies have proven its usefulness for arthritis, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathy. (White,Linda B., M.D. )

Elecampane Elecampane used as an embrocation, it may be used externally for sciatica and neuralgia. (Dawson,Adele )

Juniper berry External frictions (massage) of the diluted essential oil ease neuralgia, sciatica and rheumatic pains.(Mabey, Richard p56)

passionflower Passionflower is helpful for nerve pain caused by post-herpetic neuralgia, the sometimes intense pain following outbreaks of shingles.(. . (0000-00-00), )

St. Johns Wort Oil The oil, extracted by macerating the flowers in vegetable oil, is excellent applied externally for neuralgia and can ease the pain of sciatica. This oil is also soothing for burns since it lowers the temperature of the skin and it is said to heal gastritis and stomach ulcers.(Mabry, Richard p67)

Tamanu oil Traditionally oil of tamanu has enjoyed topical use in Fiji for relieving the pain of sciatica, shingles, neuralgia, rheumatism and leprous neuritis, for which it is effective.

herb chart Sciatica/Neuralgia : Helpful Herbs

Cayenne Pepper * Clove * Dong Quai * Elecampane * Eucalyptus * Evening Primrose * Hops * Jamaican Dogwood * Juniper * Marjoram,Sweet * Nutmeg * Passion Flower * Peppermint * Ravensara * St. John's Wort * Tamanu Oil * Vervain * Wood Betony *

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