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Pain Relief Formula

Central acting analgesic, antispasmodic - doesn't address the cause of pain, just helps alleviate the pain to help you get through it.

Dosage:: 20 drops to 3ml 3 times a day.

Reference:: The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Preparations:
Tincture
Liquid medium (usually mixture of alcohol and water) used to extract herbs medicinal constituents)
Addressing Ailments
Arthritis
Burns
Fractures
Headaches
Pain
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Sprains
Wounds
Parts
Herbs
Action
4.00
Corydalis (Corydalis Yanhusuo)

Corydalis ( Corydalis Yanhusuo)

A natural pain killer. Contains THP that acts similar to opium poppy but much milder. Central nervous system depressant and appropriate for pain from any cause. Traditionally used to treat pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis, and menstruation. Can also be an aid for sleep and anxiety.

Decoction: 3 - 8 oz as needed (tastes horrible but effective!) Tincture: 1 - 5ml as needed.

Not for use during pregnancy.

Energetics::
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Properties::
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Ailments::
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Arthritis
Menstruation
Pain
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Analgesic
Nervous System
Key
The primary action desired for the formula. Can be the action of the herb or an affinity the herb has for particular organs or systems.
1.00
Jamaican Dogwood (Piscidia erythrina, P. piscipula)

Jamaican Dogwood ( Piscidia erythrina, P. piscipula)

Mild narcotic and anodyne. Potent sedative known as a remedy for migraine headaches, neuralgia, treatment of insomnia caused by pain, nervous tension, and stress. Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, useful for painful menstrual cramps. Combined with other herbs to treat musculoskeletal pain of arthritis and rheumatism. Mixes extremely well with Corydalis for pain relief.

Tincture: 10 drops to 3ml every 4 hours.

Use very cautiously with pregnant women or hypotension. May increase effectiveness of sedative medication.

Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Narcotic
A drug that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Anxiolytic
Ailments::
Cramps
Headaches
Inflammation
Menstrual Cramps
Menstruation
Migraine Headaches
Muscle ache
Muscles - Back or neck
Tight and tense neck or back pain, or dealing with a condition that causes muscle spasms
Neuralgia
A sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve
Pain
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Stress
Tension
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Neurological
Musculoskeletal
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .