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Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain. It affects the soft tissues and causes fatigue, excessive tenderness and sleeplessness. The pain is felt all over the body and there is a general sense of tiredness. This condition is often considered to be related to arthritis because of the pain and fatigue. But as in arthritis, there is no inflammation and damage to the joints, muscles and tissues.
The pain does affect the joints and hampers day to day working. Other symptoms of this condition are headaches, restlessness, stiffness, dizziness, dry eyes, irritable bowel syndrome and mouth and memory problems. The stabbing pain grips the muscles and causes an intense burning. The limbs, chest and the spine are always in throes of pain. The exact cause is not known but it may be related to repetitive injuries and traumas.
Herbal Remedies For Fibromyalgia
Rosemary
This herb has been used as an alternative treatment for curing and healing a wide range of diseases and disorders. Its antioxidant properties control pathogenic organisms and stimulate the blood circulation. Its powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties relieve spasms and pain and provide the body with vital strength and energy. Boil a cup of water and add two teaspoons of dried rosemary to it. After ten minutes strain the tea and drink three cups of it daily.
White Willow
This herb has powerful analgesic properties. It has been used since thousands of years for relieving headaches and all sorts of other pains including musculoskeletal pain.
The bark of white willow contains a chemical known as salicin which is similar to aspirin. Boil two teaspoons of the dried bark in one glass of water and simmer on a low heat for ten minutes. Allow the tea to stand for half an hour after which strain it and drink three to four cups of it daily.
Boswellia Serrata
This Indian herb has powerful anti-inflammatory and pain relieving virtues. It removes the tenderness from the soft tissues and heals the pain in the joints, limbs and the back. This herb is very safe and it can be used for any period of time. Heat two tablespoons of ghee. When the ghee is quite hot add two teaspoons of boswellia serrata granules to it. Keep stirring till all the granules puff up. Cool the mixture, add some sugar and eat it every morning.
Ashwagandha
This herb is not only a powerful tonic but also a powerful antioxidant which scavenges all the harmful radicals and eliminates them from the body.
It provides vital energy to the tissues and nerves and reduces stress and anxiety which in turn reduce the pain and inflammation in the whole body. It promotes sound health and keeps the entire body in good shape. Take one teaspoon of ashwagandha powder with a glass of hot milk, twice daily.
Ginger Root
This herb has warming properties which reduce the intensity of the pain by stimulating the blood circulation and by detoxifying the body. Boil a cup of water and add one heaped teaspoon of grated ginger to it. Simmer for two minutes then strain the tea, add two teaspoons of honey and drink it three times daily.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.