Natural pain relief: Experts support herbal remedies
Natural pain relief: Experts support herbal remedies
In a recently carried out scientific investigation, published in 2024, the regional acceptance and application of naturopathic funds for pain treatment was examined. The focus was on dealing with acute and chronic pain, which is often treated with conventional pharmacological approaches such as non-steroidal inflammatory inhibitors (NSAIDS) and opioids. However, due to side effects such as gastrointestinal complaints, cardiovascular problems and kidney effects, in patients with comorbidities, these usual treatments can be limited in connection with the controversy in connection with improper use.
The discussions led by multidisciplinary experts, illuminated experiences and clinical evidence of naturopathic treatments, especially for types of pain such as joint and muscle pain, migraines, caused insomnia and general pain. It was found that curcumin and fish oil are considered potentially effective for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, although these are not recommended in the common treatment guidelines for osteoarthritis. Experts preferred Coenzyme Q10 and Magnesium.
This research underlines the need for further high -quality clinical studies to support naturopathic resources that may not be taken into account in the latest treatment guidelines. In addition, missed opportunities for doctors and pharmacists were highlighted, effective naturopathic treatments were recommended.
These results indicate that in the future more attention could be paid to the integration of naturopathic therapies into pain treatment. This would be particularly relevant for patients who cannot or do not want to use conventional drugs due to side effects or other concerns.
basic terms and concepts:
- NSAIDS: non-steroidal inflammatory inhibitors, a class of medication that is used to relieve pain, inflammation and fever, but can have side effects.
- opioids: A class of strong painkillers that can be used in both medicine and as illegal drugs and have a high risk of dependency.
- curcumin: an active ingredient that is obtained from turmeric and has anti -inflammatory properties.
- fish oil: an oil that is obtained from fish and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can have anti-inflammatory advantages.
- Coenzyme Q10: A substance that naturally occurs in the body and plays a role in energy production in cells. It is sometimes used to treat migraines.
- magnesium: A mineral that is important for many body functions and is also used in the treatment of migraines.
regional acceptance and use of naturalopathic remedies in pain treatment
background: In modern pain therapy, pharmacological approaches, including non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and opioids, are often used despite their known negative side effects, such as gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal effects that can restrict their use in patients with comorbidities. The controversy associated with these treatment methods and the risk of inappropriate use underline the need for alternative and integrative treatments with minimal side effects that could offer naturalopathic remedies.
objective: The aim of the study was to research the regional variance in the acceptance and use of natural pathic remedies in pain treatment.
Methods: Glaxosmithklin Consumer Healthcare (now Haleon Pte. Ltd.) organized two expert panels in 2020 and 2021, each lasted 9 and 12 hours. Multidisciplinary experts from the fields of naturopathy, Ayurveda, municipal pharmacy, physiotherapy, clinical pharmacy, western medicine, academy and naturalopathic pain relief. Experience with naturalopathic treatments and relevant clinical evidence of various types of pain (including joint and muscle pain, migraines, insomnia due to pain and general pain) were divided and barriers discussed with the support of patients.
Results: The experts voted on the potential of curcumin (2020, 71.4% [5/7]; 2021, 91.7% [11/12]) and fish oil (2020, 100% [7/7]) in the treatment of osteoarthritic joint pain, although this is not recommended in the current treatment guidelines for osteoarthritis. In the treatment of migraines, the coenzyme Q10 and magnesium were preferred by the experts (2021, 90.9% [10/11] and 63.6% [7/11] or).
conclusion: The need to promote more and high -quality clinical studies to support naturopathic remedies that may not have been reflected in the latest treatment guidelines. The expert panel also emphasized missed opportunities for doctors and pharmacists to effectively recommend naturalopathic treatments.
The study suggests that despite the challenges that naturopathic remedies in relation to their recognition within the established medical guidelines, there is considerable potential for their integration into pain therapy, especially in cases in which traditional pharmacological therapies are limited due to side effects or contraindications.