Pain is something that we avoid but that we all experience from time to time, whether as a nagging headache, period pain, muscle ache or joint inflammation. Painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are commonly used to soothe our daily aches.
Many individuals use opiates for pain relief and lot using these drugs are doing more harm than good to your body. These medications work well for awhile, but eventually the body adapts to them and develops a tolerance. Therefore more and more people are seeking natural alternatives to ease pain and our ancestors also were used these natural pain killers.
14 Epic Natural Painkillers To Use Instead Of Opiates
Turmeric
Turmeric fight inflammation, promote detoxification, repair tissues, relief pain, back and muscle pain, toothache and arthritis. You can add turmeric to various dishes as well as teas and juices. Turmeric is best combined with black pepper because it is most efficient used in this way.
Chili peppers
If you like spicy food, then I have some good news for you. Capsaicin, the main compound of many hot peppers, has pain-relieving properties. It interferes and weakens pain signals going to your brain.
Ginger
It is effective a pain reliever as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Ginger eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for up to 63%, its potent compounds called gingerols, which prevent the production of pain-triggering hormones. Add at least 1 teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to meals daily.
Arnica
It is a excellent herbal rub to use after intense sports, an acute injury, arnica is a well-known natural pain killer among athletes. It is derived from a European flower, and has anti-inflammatory properties, although the true nature of its healing action is still unknown.
Mustard
For a congested and sore chest as a result of a cold, rub a generous amount of mustard onto your chest. Place a warm cloth over it to make an old-fashioned mustard poultice to relieve pain and congestion. The active ingredients in mustard have fantastic pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
Coconut oil
Contains natural anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It can be used internally or externally for boosting your immune system and reducing back and joint pain. It’s also great skin moisturizer as well as a hair conditioner for dry and frizzy hair.
Cinnamon
If you are in pain, sprinkle a teaspoon of freshly ground cinnamon on your cereal and in a couple of hours, you will end up feeling better. Or, you can simply make a tea from cinnamon. Blend one teaspoon of cinnamon with two teaspoons of honey and mix them in warm or hot water. Some studies also show that this paste can be used as a poultice to provide relief from arthritic pain.
Cherries
Cherries are not only a tasty fruit, packed with antioxidants, but they also have anti-inflammatory properties, which make them good natural painkillers. There are numerous studies, which show that cherries can relieve pain caused by gout due to a combination of different natural compounds, which fight pain and provide relief.
Cloves
Toothache and pain in the gums can be immediately treated with cloves. The best way to use cloves for toothache is to chew it because in that way a powerful ingredient with analgesic effect, called eugenol is released. If you are not able to handle the strong and unique clove flavor, make a strong cloves tea.
Peppermint
Drinking peppermint tea may help to relieve sore throat and reduce feelings of upset stomach and abdominal pain caused by stress. The menthol in peppermint inhibits nerves that react to painful stimuli.
Blueberries
Blueberries are best natural medicine for treatment and prevention of infections of the urinary tract. They are very rich in tannin, a natural organic compound that effectively kills the bacteria that causes inflammation of the urethra.
White Willow
The bark of white willow is used as a natural painkiller. The properties found in it are more like that of aspirin. It is used to cure headache, muscle contraction, lower back pain, and arthritis. Chewing the bark and swallowing its juice will also help. You can also brew this herb as tea.
Boswellia
This herb is sourced from the frankincense tree. Its resin is used to thwart chemical reactions that cause inflammation, and thus pain. Ayurvedic scientists have used Boswellia for centuries to treat arthritic conditions, as well as inflammatory bowel disease.
by Prof.Hesin