Natural Treatment for Neuralgia

Symptoms of Neuralgia

Neuralgia is severe, intermittent pain that follows along a nerve. Causes include pressure on nerves (for example, by tumors), inflammation (such as from irritation or injury), and infections (like shingles).

Symptoms of neuralgia include pain along a specific nerve, increase sensitivity of the affected skin area, impaired function of the affected part, and muscle weakness from motor nerve damage.

Natural Treatment for Neuralgia

The following remedies are used to naturally treat neuralgia pain:

Hot and Cold Compresses

Apply a hot compress over the affected area for 3-4 minutes then apply a cold compress for 1 minute. This should relieve symptoms after repeating a few times.

Warm Compresses

Apply a warm compress over the affected area using essential oils (chamomile, marjoram, lavender, ginger, eucalyptus, or rosemary). This natural treatment has better effects if you alternate the oils or blend them together.

To make a warm compress, add the appropriate amount of essential oils (as directed) to a bowl of hot water. Dip a cloth into the water and squeeze out excess water before applying.

Poultice

Apply a mustard poultice. Add some water to 1 part dry mustard and 3 parts flour to form a paste. Spread the paste on a cheesecloth, fold, and place over the affected area to relieve painful symptoms of neuralgia.

Teas

The following teas can be helpful (drink up to 3 cups a day):

• Chamomile: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile, cover, steep for 10 minutes, and strain.

• Passion flower: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried passion flower, cover, steep for 10 minutes, and strain.

• Vervain: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried vervain, cover, steep for 10 minutes, and strain.

Other

Acupuncture, chiropractic, and electrical stimulation of the nerves are other natural treatments for neuralgia.

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