Tuesday, May 20, 2014

五種消炎止痛類草藥 Five Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

如果你患有與炎症相關的疾病,例如關節炎、頸肩腰腿痛,或肌腱炎,適量服用具有消炎功效的草藥能為你舒緩痛楚,活得更健康。


具有消炎止痛特性的草本植物:

1 )白柳樹皮 White Willow Bark

白柳皮含阿司匹林類化合物,被認為是有效的傳統草藥,2008年一項研究發現其具減輕膝關節和髖關節痛楚的功效,效果顯著。白柳樹皮也可以緩解急性背痛,關節痛,和骨關節炎。

2 )乳香 Boswellia

乳香是從乳香樹樹皮中找到的一種樹脂,已被證明能阻緩炎症反應中的重要化學反應。阿育吠陀印度草藥學醫生們長期使用乳香治療關節炎;本草藥對人類慢性腸炎病也有功效。

3 )魔爪草 Devil's Claw

魔爪草傳統上用於治療類風濕關節炎,也可以舒緩骨關節炎、肌腱炎疼痛,以及緩解背部和脖子不適。2007年的一項有259人參與的風濕性疾病研究中,研究人員發現,服用魔爪草後六成病人會減少服用或停止服用他們的西藥止痛藥。這種草藥能顯著改善病人生活質素。

4 )薑黃素 Curcumin

在印度草藥學中,薑黃素是眾所周知對治療關節炎疼痛非常有效的一種草藥。薑黃素是咖哩香料之一薑黃中所發現的化合物。在2007年的一項動物為基礎的研究中,科學家發現,薑黃素可以抑制促炎性蛋白質的作用。薑黃素還可以幫助減少自身免疫性疾病和肌腱炎引起的疼痛。

5 )生薑 Ginger

喝一杯薑茶可以幫助緩解感冒相關充血症狀,服用生薑更提供持久的保健作用。研究表明,生薑通過降低你的前列腺素水平,有助鎮定關節炎疼痛。2005年一項研究甚至表明,生薑功效與非類固醇抗炎藥(例如阿司匹林)相若,而且能更有效減輕疼痛和炎症。

If you suffer from an inflammation-related condition such as arthritis, neck and back pain, or tendonitis, adding anti-inflammatory herbs to your health regimen may help you manage your pain.

Herbs for Pain Relief:

1) White Willow Bark

Containing aspirin-like compounds, white willow back was found to be as effective as conventional medicine in lessening pain among people with mild to fairly severe knee and hip problems in a 2008 study. White willow bark may also alleviate acute back pain, joint pain, and osteoarthritis.

2) Boswellia

Sourced from a resin found in the bark of frankincense trees, boswellia has been shown to thwart chemical reactions involved in inflammation. Practitioners of ayurvedic medicine have long used boswellia to treat arthritis; the herb may also benefit people with inflammatory bowel disease.

3) Devil's Claw

Traditionally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, devil's claw may also soothe pain resulting from osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and back and neck troubles. In a 2007 study of 259 people with rheumatic conditions, researchers found that 60% of study members either reduced or stopped their pain medication after eight weeks of taking devil's claw. The herb also appeared to improve the participants' quality of life.

4) Curcumin

Another ayurvedic remedy known to tame arthritis pain, curcumin is a compound found in the curry spice turmeric. In an animal-based study published in 2007, scientists discovered that curcumin can overpower pro-inflammatory proteins called cytokines. The compound may also help decrease pain associated with autoimmune disorders and tendonitis.

5) Ginger

While sipping ginger tea can help relieve cold-related congestion, supplementing with ginger may deliver long-lasting health effects. Research indicates that ginger may calm arthritis pain, possibly by lowering your prostaglandin levels. One 2005 study even suggests that ginger could reduce pain and inflammation more effectively than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin).

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