Cat’s Claw (Uncaria)

Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (fish oil) 1.5–5g of EPA and DHA per day, taken with meals White Willow Bark 240 mg/day Curcumin (turmeric) turmeric powder 400–600 mg taken three times per day Green Tea 3-4 cups per day Pycnogenol (maritime pine bark) 100–200 mg daily Boswellia (Frankincense) 300-500 mg two or three times/day Resveratrol 50 to […]

Anti-viral Herbs

(from http://draxe.com/antiviral-herbs/) Elderberry Echinacea Calendula Garlic Astragalus Root Cat’s Claw Ginger Licorice Root Olive Leaf Oregano Use Antiviral Herbs to Boost Immune System & Fight Infection Did you know that there are more than 400 different viruses that can cause infections, including the common cold, the flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis and HIV? Today, many people choose to […]

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Surg Neurol Int. 2010; 1: 80. Published online Dec 13, 2010. doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.73804 PMCID: PMC3011108 Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief Joseph C. Maroon Abstract The use of both over-the-counter and prescription nonsteroidal medications is frequently recommended in a typical neurosurgical practice. But persistent long-term use safety concerns must be considered when prescribing these medications […]