Some good herbal remedies for back pain

Back pain is a common symptom in many internal and surgical diseases such as osteoporosis, double spurs, ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar spine cartilage degeneration, disc herniation, kidney and urinary diseases, gynecological diseases...

In principle, to completely overcome back pain, it is necessary to find and solve the root cause using many different methods... In addition, patients can use some of the following herbal medicines to support the treatment and active prevention of this condition.

1. Eucommia, a good traditional medicine for people with back pain

Eucommia is a classic kidney tonic and bone-strengthening medicine. The medicinal effects of Eucommia were first recorded in "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic" - the oldest book of Oriental medicine, written more than 2000 years ago. wrote: "Dodder seed mainly treats bone pain, replenishes vital energy, and strengthens muscles and bones."

According to Oriental medicine, Eucommia: Neutral, sweet and slightly spicy, has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones, and strengthening the back and knees. Folk experience recommends that people with back pain should eat 50g of Eucommia stewed with pig kidney every day. How to use:

Pueraria soup: 40g Pueraria, 30g Achyranthes, 3 slices of fresh ginger, 1 pair of pig kidneys; cook into soup to eat.

The medicine is dodder seed.

Eucommia wine:

• Using single dose of dodder seed: 100g dodder seed, coarsely ground, soaked in 1200ml white wine, shake the bottle occasionally; soak for about 1 month then can extract the medicinal wine for use; can drink 2-3 times a day, 15-20ml each time.
• Combined with other herbs: 240g of Eucommia ulmoides, 120g of dried rehmannia root, 60g of angelica, 60g of chuan khung, 60g of cinnamon, soaked in 2500ml of white wine; can be used after 1 month, but best after 100 days. Can be taken twice a day, 15 - 20ml each time.

However, Eastern medicine books say that dodder is a warming and nourishing medicine, so people with "Yin deficiency and excess fire" should use it with caution (People with "Yin deficiency and excess fire" often have symptoms such as dry throat, dry mouth, thirst, fever in the afternoon, red cheeks, hot palms and soles, irritability, insomnia, night sweats, constipation, red urine...).

2. Cistanche

Cistanche is a medicinal herb that has been used in Oriental medicine for 2000 years. The book Ben Cao Zheng Yi wrote: "The back is the kidney's organ, kidney deficiency will cause back pain, Cistanche has the effect of nourishing the kidney, so it is used to treat back pain."

According to Oriental medicine, Cistanche tubulosa is warm, sweet and sour, slightly salty, has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and benefiting essence, very good for people with back pain. How to use:

Cistanche porridge: 35g Cistanche, 100g rice; add water, put in a pot, boil over high heat, then simmer until porridge is well cooked, add spices, divide into 2 servings (early morning and evening).

Cistanche wine: Cistanche 60g, epimedium 100g, white wine 1000ml; soak for at least 1 week, shake the bottle daily; drink 2-3 times a day, 15-20ml each time.

People with yin deficiency or constipation due to heat should not use it.

Medicinal herb Cistanche deserticola.

3. Polygonum multiflorum

Has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing essence and blood. The book Compendium of Materia Medica says: "He shou wu can nourish blood and benefit the liver, strengthen essence and benefit the kidneys, strengthen tendons and bones, and darken beard and hair. It is truly a nutritious food and medicine." How to use:

Polygonum multiflorum porridge: 15g cooked polygonum multiflorum (processed), 60g rice. Put polygonum multiflorum in a pot, simmer until soft, remove the residue, take the water to cook porridge to eat.

Polygonum multiflorum wine: Polygonum multiflorum 60g, angelica 30g, rehmannia glutinosa 40g, white wine 1000ml. Chop the herbs into small pieces, wrap them in a cloth bag, put them in a jar and soak them in wine, seal tightly and leave in a cool, dry place. After 1 week, it can be used. Drink 15ml every morning.

4. Cordyceps

Warm, sweet, has the effect of replenishing deficiency, benefiting vital energy. The book "Drug Properties Research" says: "Cordyceps sinensis secretes vital energy, specifically benefits the Gate of Life. People with back pain should use 3-5g of Cordyceps sinensis stewed with rooster and eat once a week.

5. Radiate

Toa Duong: Warm, sweet, has the effect of nourishing the kidney, strengthening the yang, and strengthening the tendons and bones. The book "Inner Mongolia Chinese Herbal Medicine" says: "Toa Duong treats impotence, spermatorrhea, back pain and weak knees". People with back pain should cook Toa Duong porridge. eat everyday

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