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Date published: June 26, 2004 |
When Toothache and Pain Hit You - Some Relief
by Judi Singleton
There is no replacement for dental work or proper dental hygiene, however for a lot of reasons you might find yourself in a particular situation where you can't get into the dentist right away. Please do follow up with your dentist as soon as possible because tooth ache can be a symtom of other diseases.
Herbs for a toothache are best taken in tincture form, because the alcohol content is disinfecting and astringent, which helps with the infection and to reduce inflammation.
My herbs of choice are the herbs Goldenseal, garlic, Oregon Grape and echinacea. Alterative, antibacterial, antiviral, analgesic, digestive, tonic, antiseptic, depurative, febrifuge, sialagogue, diaphoretic.
Echinacea stimulates the body's immune system against all infectious and inflammatory conditions, counteracts pus, and stimulates digestion. It specifically strengthens the immune system against pathogenic infection by stimulating phagocytosis, T-cell formation, and by inhibiting the hyalurinadase enzyme secreted by bacteria to effect the breakdown of cell walls and the formation of pus. It is one of the most powerful and effective remedies against all kinds of bacterial and viral infections. It should be taken frequently, every hour or two during acute stages of inflammation, tapering off as symptoms improve. A garlic swallow- counters most bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Golden Seal was highly prized by Native Americans as a general ulceration. Golden Seal's numerous uses are attributed to its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Oregon Grape is also a good source of berberine which is one of the active principles in Goldenseal. The alkaloids in Oregon Grape Root, especially berberine and hydrastine, have been used to combat a wide variety of infectious agents. The herb has been shown effective against staph, strep, tuberculosis and escherichia coli, in addition to curing an increasingly troublesome, water-borne disease called giardiasis.
For temporary pain relief for toothache here are some herbs that work well. But remember get to your dentist as soon as possible as tooth pain maybe symtoms of more serious disease. A pain-reliever, an antispasrnodic, a sedative, and an antidepressant may all be in included in a typical herbal formula created by a medical herbalist. For example, one herbal combination may include equal parts of willow bark (for pain), cramp bark (for spasm), valerian (a sedative), and St. Johns wort (an antidepressant).
About the author: Judi Singleton is the publisher of Jassmine's Journal
http://www.motherearthpublishing.com
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