Herbal Pain Relief with Rainforest Herbs
Here is a list rainforest herbs that are essential for herbal pain relief, especially for arthritis pain, swelling, and other symptoms of arthritis. These herbs are especially powerful for arthritis treatment.
Tayuya
South American Indians have been using tayuya since prehistoric times. While relatively unknown in N. America, the plant's value is well known in S. America.
Tayuya is great as a natural remedy for arthritis because it acts as a joint pain relief.
Tayua works as a great herbal pain relief. It has traditionally been used to treat a broad spectrum of ills, including as a blood cleanser. It is anti-inflammatory, and used to treat arthritis pain, and pain of all kinds. *
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Iporuru
Iporuru bark and leaves have been used for centuries as herbal medicine. Throughout the Amazon it is common to find it as a single herb remedy for rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pains, and colds. While having many uses, iporuru is especially valued as an arthritic pain remedy and therefore great for herbal pain relief.*
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Chuchuhuasi
Its bark has been used medicinally for centuries. In Peru the name translates as ‘trembling back,' and is related to its long tradition of use forback aches and arthritis pain. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, relax muscle spasms and support the adrenals. *
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Uña de gato
Uña de gato or cat's claw has been used medicinally for at least 2,000 years and is prized among herbal remedies. Since the 1970's cat's claw has been researched in almost every industrialized country. These studies validate many of the traditional uses and offer hope in treating ailments common to modern societies. Some of them include chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, lupus, inflammatory conditions, cancer, and intestinal disorders.
One reason it is so adaptable is that it is one of a handful of plants that are “adaptogenic,” -- in some unknown way these plants are able to restore the normal functions of an organ or a system.
Cat's claw is so helpful for arthritis treatment because of its abilities to help with inflammation, extreme fatigue, and depression. It also adds a deeply supportive organ tonic and immune support. *
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Sarsaparilla
A long woody vine, sarsaparilla, it is also ‘adaptogenic.' The sarsaparilla root is a tonic and supports a strong constitutional energy by toning, balancing, and strengthening overall body functions. Sarsaparilla root has been used for centuries in South America to treat ailments including rheumatism, digestive problems and hypertension. It is also highly valued for its cell-protective abilities, and is considered neuroprotective i.e. it protective of brain cells. *
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Amor Seco
A weedy tall herb with bean-like pods, amor seco has strong pain relieving qualities and is considered an excellent remedy for a variety of aches and pains from muscles and back to headache. In fact it is commonly known as ‘strong back' in Belize. It has long been used throughout the Amazon rainforest to treat back aches, pains and inflammation. It is also used for muscle spasms and as a general muscle relaxant. *
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Bobinsana
Bobinsana has been well known for centuries as a powerful healing plant. It is considered to increase vitality and physical energy. It is included in this list for herbal pain relief of its long use as a natural remedy for various types of pain, including rheumatism and arthritis pain. Bobinsana is a well respected remedy for joint, bone, and muscle pain in arthritis and rheumatism. *
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*The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals
A thoroughly researched encyclopedia of knowlege on many Amazon rainforest herbs.