How to Cure Fibromyalgia With Herbs

Fibromyalgia is an aching of muscles in the entire body with some centralized pain, mostly in neck, shoulders and back, when pressure is applied. Depression, irritable bowel syndrome and disturbed sleep are common side effects of this chronic, systemic condition. Using a blend of several herbs is an effective way to relieve the discomfort associated with these symptoms.

Things You'll Need

• For a one month's supply:
• 6 oz. organic st. john's wort
• 6 oz. organic chicory root (roasted is ok)
• 6 oz. organic devil's claw root
• 3 oz. organic valerian
• 8 oz. organic calendula blossoms
• 1/2 oz organic cayenne pepper powder
• 4 cups Organic olive oil
• Filtered water
• Large pot
• Kettle
• 8 inch square glass oven pan
• oven
• Strainer
• Thermos
• Tea pouch
• Mug
• Compost bin (optional)

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Instructions

Making Decoction and Nighttime Tea

• 1

  Buy organic herbs and oil from a local health food store or a trusted online store.
  St. John's wort is used to treat depression. Chicory root powder restores the flora in the digestive track. Calendula reverses muscle pain. And devil's claw root treats inflammation.

• 2

  Fill large pot with filtered water and add 1/4 cup each of organic St. John's wort, organic chicory root, organic devi's claw root and organic calendula blossoms.

• 3

  Bring water to a boil, cover pot and lower heat to medium-low for 15-20 minutes. This is called a decoction.

• 4

  Strain herbs and toss in compost bin (optional), or throw away in normal trash bin. Fill a thermos with decoction and drink throughout day.

• 5

  Boil water in kettle and add a tea pouch with two tablespoons of valerian to a mug, 30 minutes before intended bedtime. Valerian is a natural sleep aid with little to no side effects.

• 6

  Add boiling water to mug and steep valerian tea pouch for 10 minutes. Drink while hot. Toss used herb in compost bin (optional).

Calendula and Cayenne Oil

• 7

  Fill an 8 inch square glass oven pan with four cups of organic olive oil.

• 8

  Mix 10 tablespoons of organic cayenne pepper powder and two ounces of organic calendula blossoms to olive oil and place in preheated oven at 150 degrees Farenheit for three to four hours.

• 9

  Strain oil and store in glass jar with tight lid. Keep at room temperature.

• 10

  Apply infused oil where there is muscle pain as often as needed.