Herbal Treatment of Familial Mediterranean Fever

Familial Mediterranean Fever is a health condition that is rare, chronic, inherited, and most prominently occurs in Turks, Arabs, Armenians, and Sephardic Jews. The condition is associated with the onset of a fever between 100 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, pain in the abdomen, repetitive chest pain; inflamed, achy joints, constipation followed by the onset of diarrhea, and the presentation of a red rash on the lower extremities. Symptoms can last two to three days before subsiding. There are some herbal treatments that can alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the condition.

Siberian Ginseng

• In Herbs & Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide, authors Lesley Braun and Marc Cohen explain that Siberian Ginseng has positive effects on the symptoms associated with Familial Mediterranean Fever. Siberian Ginseng is an herb well recognized as an adaptogen; this herb, when consumed, will naturally restore any imbalances present in your body. It stimulates the proper functioning of your immune system, and the eleutherosides in Siberian Ginseng increase your energy levels and stamina. Polysaccharides in Siberian Ginseng augment immunological functioning and help keep glucose levels balanced, too. You can consume this herb as a dried root by taking 500 to 3000 milligrams of the herb per day, either in the form of a tea or in capsules. You can also consume this herb as a tincture by diluting 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the tincture in a cup of water. Consume the concoction three times per day until symptoms associated with Familial Mediterranean Fever subside. You can take this herb daily for a period of 90 days, and you will then need to cease using it for 21 days to prevent building up a resistance to the herb's properties.

Licorice

• In Herbs & Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide Braun and Cohen explain the benefits of Licorice when used as a treatment for Familial Mediterranean Fever. Licorice Root is often used to treat respiratory conditions, sore throats, stomach ailments, inflammatory conditions, and for stress reduction. Licorice can be consumed to coat and sooth the stomach and to relieve abdominal irritation. Licorice contains Glycyrrhizin which is responsible for offering anti-inflammatory agents, mucous-secreting enhancements, and stimulating your adrenal glands. You can consume Licorice as a dried root at a dosage of 1 to 5 grams boiled in a cup of hot water three times a day.

Echinacea

• Echinacea is generally accepted as a cure-all herb; this herb can be used to diminish the fever associated with Familial Mediterranean Fever, and it can also help improve immunological functioning so that episodes of the disorder are diminished in terms of length. This herb has polysaccharides that improve your immune system functioning. You can consume this treatment for a period of 7 to ten days by steeping 1 to 2 grams in hot water as a tea. You can drink the beverage once daily. You can also take Echinacea in capsule form by consuming 300 milligrams once a day for the specified time period.

Schisandra Chinensis

• Schisandra is a tonic that is often used to treat kidney and lung conditions, but is also excellent for treating excessive thirst, sleep disturbances, night sweats, and physical fatigue. Schisandra can be consumed to re-balance fluid imbalances in the body, improve circulatory processes, treat diarrhea, and reduce issues with physical exhaustion. You can consume Schisandra as a dried fruit: 1.5 to 15 grams per day is an appropriate dosage. You can also consume a single 1.5 gram capsule of Schisandra per day to deal with Familial Mediterranean Fever symptoms.