3 remedies for dealing with neuralgia

Natural remedies can have very satisfying results. In this article, you will discover a few to treat neuralgia.

Neuralgia is a sensory disorder that causes a kind of electric shock in the head, face, or neck. A very painful condition. In the rest of this article, we will discover how to treat neuralgia from natural remedies.

People with neuralgia are usually over 50, as the article titled Trigeminal Neuralgia: The World's Worst Pain? . However, the symptomatology described above usually has an irregular manifestation.

This means that there may be weeks during which a patient has no symptoms . This makes the diagnosis very difficult and may cast doubt on whether it is neuralgia. This situation makes it difficult to initiate timely treatment.

Natural remedies to treat neuralgia

Before exposing some natural remedies that can be of great help in treating neuralgia, it is important to stress the importance of going to the doctor. These options will not solve the problem, they will only help patients feel better .

In fact, the options we are going to present can not replace the treatment that the doctor can recommend. This type of disorder requires specific drugs and, in some cases, surgical treatment , as explained in the article Trigeminal neuralgia: first French recommendations on diagnosis and management .

1. The elderflower

The elder flower is an extremely popular remedy for neuralgia . Indeed, these flowers are widely used in herbal medicine because they have certain properties that can be useful for neuralgia. The elderflower is:

• Emollient : Used externally, it helps reduce inflammation.
• Antispasmodic : it prevents the sensation of electric shocks.
• Veinotonic : it promotes blood circulation.

This natural remedy apply topically . To do this, simply make an infusion of elderberry leaves. Then, it is necessary to soak compresses with the obtained liquid, which will then be applied in the area of   the head, the face or the neck. Relief will not be long in coming.

2. Vetiver to deal with neuralgia

The Vetiver is a plant whose most common use is in its essential oil screen . Indeed, its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent ally for dealing with neuralgia.

However, to be really effective against neuralgia , it is recommended to infuse the root of the plant.  Once this step is completed, the infusion should be applied to the outer layer of the affected area (head, face, neck), by gentle friction.

3. The arnica

The Arnica is one of the latest remedies against neuralgia that can be used to relieve symptoms. This plant produces yellow flowers that have multiple properties to treat a wide variety of problems. Arnica is, among others:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic
• a way to reduce edema (swelling)

One of the best ways to use this remedy is to apply it on the skin. For this,  we recommend using a tincture of arnica . This will be diluted in water and will be applied by a gentle massage in the affected areas.

Interesting information

Despite these 3 recommendations for dealing with neuralgia, it is important to remember that neuralgia can not be "cured" by this fact alone . It is essential that there is adequate control and medical treatment.

In fact, these remedies can supplement those prescribed by doctors . However, if we want to feel safer, we can ask our doctor if the main treatment could be affected by the application of these natural remedies.

Medications prescribed by the doctor are anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants. Botox injections (in very small doses) may also be recommended.

In the most severe cases, surgery is the best solution. It is a way of correcting the root problem and preventing it from continuing to harm the patient's life. However, in the previous case where only drugs are taken, the remedies mentioned can be an excellent complement.

Have you ever been diagnosed with neuralgia? Is there anyone around you who is suffering now? We encourage you to ask your doctor if it is possible to use these natural remedies to supplement your usual treatment.

If you start using them, we hope that the results will appear quickly and will allow you to notice an improvement that will help you have a better quality of life.