8 Natural Substitutes Of Aspirin

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People have been taking aspirin for many decades now. Daily use of aspirin is not only ineffective, but it’s dangerous. It leads to a plethora of other problems and gastrointestinal issues while doubling the risk of strokes without reducing fatal heart attacks. However, there are much safer and natural alternative that perform well or better without the negative side effects.

Common Dangers of Aspirin

Heart failure
Asthma
Stomach ulcers
Bleeding or clotting disorders
Diabetes

8 Natural Substitute Of Aspirin That Grows From Plants

Kratom

Kratom an herb that is both fast and natural for pain relief is unknown to most of us. Kratom has an interesting history from its early times as an herb to reduce pain, increase energy, and lift spirits among Indonesians. Many who were hooked on opium used kratom to help them endure opium withdrawal easily.

Devil’s Claw

Devil’s Claw is a South African herb that has been popular in Europe for couple hundred years. It has proven effective as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis, tendonitis, and muscle pain.

Cannabis

Cannabis, unfortunately, has a legal issue. It has been clinically proven to relieve pain rapidly. It too has the side effect of altering mood if inhaled. But there are other methods of using cannabis, known to most as marijuana, that don’t get you high.

White willow bark

This herb was the original aspirin. It contains a substance called salicin which converts to salicylic acid when in the stomach. Salicylic acid is the main component of Aspirin and when used synthetically it has irritating effects on the stomach. White willow bark is effective in relieving pain, inflammation and fever. A suggested dose is 1 to 2 dropperfuls of white willow bark tincture daily.

Bromelain

One of the most commonly sold German supplements, this enzyme found in pineapples is often used to treat inflammation in conditions such as arthritis. It is sold in tablet form and also at the grocery store as a meat tenderizer.

Curcumin

Also referred to as turmeric at times given curcumin is a component of the herb turmeric, and is known as a potent painkiller. Like Capsaicin, it helps to block pain signals running to the brain. Studies have shown that curcumin is effective in receiving pain, even chronic pain and is effective when it comes to treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Ginger

Adding this little root to your daily diet can really help to not just fight nausea but also ward off inflammation. Ginger has been a common staple in Asian, Indian, and Arabic healing therapies to treat inflammation associated with arthritis and ulcerative colitis for years. You can take ginger in it’s whole form, capsule form, or as a tea.

Tart cherries

The chemicals that give tart cherries their red color may relieve pain better than aspirin and may provide antioxidant protection comparable to commercially available supplements like vitamin E.

Reference & sources:

http://draxe.com/an-aspirin-a-day-causes-more-harm-than-good/

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/aspirin-dangers-and-natural-evidence-based-alternatives

http://chriskresser.com/4-natural-alternatives-to-aspirin

http://www.lahealthyliving.com/natural-remedies-remedies/dont-settle-for-aspirin-you-can-get-rid-of-your-headache-naturally/

Sherice