Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia is that disease in which chronic pain condition occurs due to which affects the Trigeminal nerve which carries sensation from your face to your brain. The nerve has three branches that conduct sensations from the upper, middle and lower portions of the face as well as the oral cavity to the brain. The attacks usually occur in rapid progression. It affects women than men and it is rare in people under the age of 40. The first branch controls the sensations in a person’s eye, upper eyelid and forehead. The second branches controls the sensations in the lower eyelid, cheek, upper lip and upper gum The third branch controls sensations in the jaw, lower lip, lower gum and some of the muscles used for chewing.

Natural Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Following are the some Natural Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia given below.

Wild Yam

Wild Yam root which supports the nervous system also relieves the swelling and pain which caused due to trigeminal neuralgia. You can soak it in hot water for about 25 minutes. Place the moist root in a poultice across the areas affected by the disease for obtain the relief from the pain.

Meadowsweet

Make herbal tea by using the leaves of Meadowsweet. Boil the dried leaves in water and add honey and Ginger roots. This herbal tea is effective for healing the pain and swelling in the face caused by trigeminal neuralgia.

Vervain

Vervain is a helpful herbal remedy for this disease. It helps to counter the insomnia and feelings of depression which may occur in people combating trigeminal neuralgia. It can alsorelieve stress and eliminate anxiety and tensions and also strengthens the nervous system.

Betony leaves                                                                                                 

Crush Betony leaves and place them in boil water. Water simmers for about 15 to 20 minutes and adds sweeteners. Drink this herbal tea regular to ward off the spasms in the face

Sweet Woodruff

Add the leaves in olive oil and make an herbal infusion which can be applied to the face for relieve the painful spasms and also help to relax the facial muscles. This remedy also soothes the facial inflammation in persons who have trigeminal neuralgia.

Cayenne pepper

This red hot pepper mixed with olive oil and applied to the painful area. The chemicals which present in cayenne pepper have pain relieving.

Epsom salt

Epsom salt can be used to reduce the pain. It can be applied directly on the affected area for relief.

Applying pressure on the affected area

Applying pressure to affected areas of the body and it is considered effective for reducing pain and exhaustion.

Drink herbal tea for relief

Herbal tea mixture can be prepared by mixing herbs (about a tablespoon) or chamomile, burdock and few drops of essential oil like lavender. The prepared decoction which is rich in antioxidants and that can be taken twice a day for relief.

Cold and hot compress

Many people who are suffering from trigeminal neuralgia can get relief by applying pressure with a cold compress alone, more than 10-15 minutes, as the affected area becomes numb reducing the intensity of pain.

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