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Natural substitutes for painkillers have been named
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
Researchers have stated that in most cases, chronic diseases can be treated without medication. European scientists have published a list of products that will help relieve the first signs of pain without the help of pills.
Red chili pepper
The experts named cayenne hot pepper, also known as chili pepper or cayenne capsicum, at the top of the list of available pain-relieving products. This product contains capsaicin, which provides a characteristic hot taste. There are varieties of hot red pepper that are so hot that they can cause irritation or even burn the skin. The pain-relieving effect of hot pepper is due to the large amount of capsaicin, which is not found, for example, in bell peppers. The component is an irritant of natural origin and is a component of alcohol tinctures and warming patches. Capsaicin is an agonist of vanilloid receptors and it is its action that provides an analgesic effect. Some doctors believe that hot pepper can be used as a preventative measure against cancer. The substances it contains cause massive death of malignant cells.
Mustard
The next product on the list is table mustard. Perhaps even those people who are indifferent to spices of this kind will change their minds after learning about the pain-relieving properties of mustard. A piece of black bread with a small amount of table mustard will help eliminate headaches caused by overwork and lack of sleep.
Ginger root
The third on the list of natural painkillers is fresh and dried ginger root. The beneficial properties of this product have long been used in medicine. For example, it is believed that ginger root has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In the form of tincture, tea drink, ginger is consumed in the cold season, during the cold season. Compresses from ginger tincture are used to relieve headaches, back pain, joint pain and chronic rheumatism. Ginger root extract is part of various alcohol tinctures, which are prescribed for rubbing, massage or for internal use.
Garlic
The next natural painkiller is garlic. Our distant ancestors knew about the beneficial properties of garlic. In addition to the anesthetic effect, garlic has an anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effect. Garlic juice contains active substances that have an antimalarial and antiviral effect. To a certain extent, it can help prevent such a viral disease as flu. Also, fresh garlic can relieve sudden acute toothache.
Dark chocolate
The last thing on the list of natural analgesics, according to experts, is dark chocolate. Experts say that dark chocolate can relieve headaches and general fatigue due to the large amount of endorphins, the so-called hormones of joy. If your head is spinning from the abundance of information, it is better to eat a piece of dark chocolate than another pill of painkiller.
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