AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

See also Anasthetic (numbs)

Pain Types

• Sharp / Knife-like - Usually from cramping, colic or spasm
  • Use antispasmodic + analgesic (see list)
• Dull - Swelling, distension, pressure, obstruction, and cramps, or mucus covering an ulcer, or blunt trauma
  • Use astringent blood thinners + analgesic for pain due to swelling, obstruction, blood congestion (see list)
  • Use anti-inflammatory + analgesic if inflammation is present (see list)
• Raw / Acute - From tearing, ripping, breaking, rupture
• Burning / Scraping - From irritation, topical injury
  • Use soothing / demulcent and/or anti-inflammatories + analgesic (see list)
• Itching - Low grade pain
  • Use antipruritic
• Tingling / Numbness - Poor circulation

Causes of Pain

• Hot Type - Infection, Allergic reaction, Inflammation
• Stagnant Type - Obstruction, Blood stasis - Ex: Premenstrual heaviness, varicose veins
• Spasm / Cramp / Tension - I.e. Foot cramp, IBS, Mensutral cramp
• Distension, Pressure - Ex: Varicose Veins, Sinus headache, Volvulus
• Ama - Ex: Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Headache
• Nerve hypersensitivity
• Injury / break / tear / rupture - Ex: Broken bone, etc.
• Irritation / Exposure (lack of protective barrier) - Ex: Ulcer

Feelings, Sensations & Pain Types

INGREDIENTS WITH ANALGESIC QUALITY

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH ANALGESIC QUALITY

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEP

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'Analgesic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.

Analgesic Recipes Listed By Strength

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• Poppy Seed Sleepy Time Tea
• Lemon Rosemary Tea
• Fresh Turmeric Pickle with Hing & Fenugreek
• Holiday Spice Blend - Churna
• Cinnamon & Anise Chai Blend
• Chamomile, Lemon & Honey Tea
• Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix
• Anise Date Balls

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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