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Willow Bark<br />
A traditional pain reliever, willow bark<br />
(Salix alba) contains salicin and other<br />
constituents (salicylates) that are the<br />
herbal forerunners of aspirin. A review<br />
of several studies published in Phytotherapy<br />
Research concluded that willow<br />
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bark performed as well as commonly<br />
used drugs for musculoskeletal pain.<br />
Take 400 mg of willow bark per day in<br />
capsules as needed. Willow bark also<br />
makes a soothing tea. Simmer 1 oz. of<br />
chopped bark for an hour, strain, and<br />
drink over the course of the day.<br />
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CBD oil from hemp (Cannabis sativa) is<br />
a well-established anti-inflammatory.<br />
Anecdotal reports confirm its ability to<br />
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that have multiple healing properties.<br />
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Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, DN-C, RH, specializes in Ayurveda and herbalism, and has more than 40 years of experience in holistic medicine. Visit him online at kpkhalsa.com.
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