The Use of Herbs for Low Back Pain

Many people turn to herbs for low back pain as an alternative to medication. This not only saves money, but it can also help avoid bothersome side effects, and reactions to other medications, when done properly.

Herbs that Can Be Used

There are many herbs that are used for back pain. Many of them are of Chinese origin since the Chinese have done extensive herbal research for homeopathic cures.
Some herbs for low back pain are:

*Ge Gen Tang, usually used for upper back pain, is usually taken in tablets.

*Cranberry pills can be used for back pain related to kidney problems. This herb for low back pain actually cures the cause of the pain, the kidney infection.

*Du Huo Ji Shen Wan is an herb for lower back pain, used to increase the blood flow to the lower back and as a mild kidney strengthener.

*Gui Fu Di Huang Wan, Jin Gui Di Huang Wan, or Sexoton is used for weak lower back pain.

*Glucosamine has been found to ease back pain if used over a long period of time, though no studies have found its use conclusive.

*Calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium have been used to rebuild the bone in the spine when the pain is caused by degenerative spine disorder.

*White willow has been used as an immediate pain reliever, like ibuprofen, as well as flaxseed oil.

*Devil’s claw can be used three times a day as an anti-inflammatory herb for low back pain.

Research for Use

To find the herb that is best for your type of lower back pain, it is best to do research, and then try several herbs that are safe to use together. It is important to make sure that the herbs that are taken are compatible with any medications and any other herbs that you may be taking.

Personal research can easily be done on the subject of herbs for low back pain by checking out some in-depth books on the subject, such as The Treatment of Pain With Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture by Peilin Sun, Sun Peilin, The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs by the Reader’s Digest Association, Healing with the Herbs of Life by Lesley Tierra, and The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs by Michael J. Smith and Heather Boon.

There are also many good websites and magazines that has abundant information on herbs for lower back pain.