Treatment of neuropathic pain with plant medicines.
10.1007/s11655-012-1188-6
- Author:
Garima GARG
1
;
James D ADAMS
Author Information
1. Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9121, USA.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Humans;
Neuralgia;
drug therapy;
Phytotherapy;
Plant Extracts;
therapeutic use;
Plants, Medicinal;
chemistry
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2012;18(8):565-570
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Neuropathic pain is a common and very prevalent disorder affecting the citizens of both developed and developing countries. The approved and licensed drugs for neuropathic pain are reported to have associated side effects. Traditional plant treatments have been used throughout the world for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Among the many medications and other alternative medicines, several herbs are known to cure and control neuropathic pain with no side effects. The present paper discusses the plants with neuropathic pain and related beneficial effects originating from different parts of world that are of current interest.
