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Glossary: Analgesic
 


Definition
Agent which relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Topics Related To Analgesic
AspirinAs A Treatment
"...It is believed that the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of aspirin are related to prostaglandin inhibition..."

Cayenne Pepper

As A Treatment
"...It is thought to work by a combination of desensitizing the nerves, mild analgesic effects and anti-inflammatory processes..."

Chronic Renal Insufficiency

The Condition
"...include glomerulonephritis of any type (one of the most common causes), polycystic kidney disease, hypertension, Alport syndrome, reflux nephropathy, obstruction, kidney stones, infection, and analgesic toxicity..."

DMSO Topically

As A Treatment
"...Function; Reasons For Use DMSO has been used most widely as a topical analgesic, in a 70% DMSO, 30% water solution..."

Ginger Root

As A Treatment
"...Ginger is also valued for its analgesic action, which may help arthritic conditions..."

Gotu Kola

As A Treatment
"...Gotu kola has antiinflammatory, anti-convulsant, antidepressant and analgesic properties..."

Guaifenesin

As A Treatment
"...Guaifenesin also has other known neurological effects, including an analgesic effect that is related to its action as a skeletal muscle relaxant, and it may inhibit platelet aggregation..."

Kava

As A Treatment
"...A sedative and analgesic, kava helps induce sleep in low doses but in high doses it may cause stupor..."

Low Back Pain

Recommendation Digestive Enzymes
"...Papain also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory action..."

Neem

As A Treatment
"...Psoriasis: Neem contains a very powerful analgesic and relief from itching and general soreness is said to be virtually instantaneous..."

Passion Flower

As A Treatment
"...Passion flower has been reported to have analgesic and sedative properties..."

Prostatitis

The Condition
"...Analgesic drugs to relieve pain or discomfort and, at times, hospitalization may also be required..."

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Recommendation MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
"...It may be because of its sulfur content, or because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties..."

Willow Bark

As A Treatment
"The bark of white willow (Salix alba) has been used for thousands of years as an analgesic..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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