External Application of herbs to treat superficial and deep (exterior & interior) problems

[Guest guest]

Hi Adam, Thomas & Bill & All,

 

Re: External Herbs for Peripheral Neuropathy, wrote:

> Adam, I have had good results with Hypericum (St. John's Wort) as an

> oil or a liniment for peripheral neuropathy, mostly due to diabetes. I

> also use Scutellaria laterifolia (American Skullcap) as a tincture

> internally. There are a number of other medicinals that I might

> consider depending on the pattern. However, in all cases I would

> consider warm Castor oil packs, especially on the most severely

> effected areas. Sometimes I simply combine the Hypericum with the

> Castor oil and have the patient apply it 1-3 time a day depending on

> their life patterns and willingness to deal with oil on their legs. The

> best time to apply the oils is at night. Then is can be wrapped and a

> long sock can be wore to avoid oil on the bed sheets. This gives a

> prolonged application and is relatively easy without the PITA of

> dealing with it during the day. Good luck, Thomas

 

Bill Schoenbart wrote:

> I would be VERY surprised if external herbs have an effect on

> peripheral neuropathy. If you do try it, just make sure that the

> decoction isn't too hot. It is very easy to burn people who have

> peripheral neuropathy.

 

Why are you surprised Bill? Many herbs are used as external packs / oils /

rubs to treat not only superficial problems, but also deep-seated (internal)

problems.

 

Hypericum is a powerful herb (in homeopathy) for nerve problems &

neuropathy. It also calms some nervous horses, for example before/during

a hunt or race.

 

IMO, Thomas's approach is worth a try, or could be adapted by adding other

herbs known to benefit nerve- or spinsl- or brain- functions and herbs to

Quicken Blood & Disperst Bdood and Qi Stas.

 

DMSO often is added to WM preparations for skin application to help bring

the medicines through the skin into the circulation.

 

QUERY: Have DMSO (or other penetrants, such as alcohol or iodine) been

used to enhance the efficacy of Topical Herbal remedies?

 

Best regards,

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Phil,

TCM usually uses aromatics, bing pian, etc. to penetrate the skin, though in

some cases more symbolic penetrators are used, like thorns e.g., zao jiao ci.

 

Par Scott, MAOM, Lic Ac

19 Belmont St

Cambridge MA 02138

617 499 2957

 

 

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Monday, October 30, 2006 10:43 AM

External Application of herbs to treat superficial and deep

(exterior & interior) problems

 

 

Hi Adam, Thomas & Bill & All,

 

Re: External Herbs for Peripheral Neuropathy, wrote:

> Adam, I have had good results with Hypericum (St. John's Wort) as an

> oil or a liniment for peripheral neuropathy, mostly due to diabetes. I

> also use Scutellaria laterifolia (American Skullcap) as a tincture

> internally. There are a number of other medicinals that I might

> consider depending on the pattern. However, in all cases I would

> consider warm Castor oil packs, especially on the most severely

> effected areas. Sometimes I simply combine the Hypericum with the

> Castor oil and have the patient apply it 1-3 time a day depending on

> their life patterns and willingness to deal with oil on their legs. The

> best time to apply the oils is at night. Then is can be wrapped and a

> long sock can be wore to avoid oil on the bed sheets. This gives a

> prolonged application and is relatively easy without the PITA of

> dealing with it during the day. Good luck, Thomas

 

Bill Schoenbart wrote:

> I would be VERY surprised if external herbs have an effect on

> peripheral neuropathy. If you do try it, just make sure that the

> decoction isn't too hot. It is very easy to burn people who have

> peripheral neuropathy.

 

Why are you surprised Bill? Many herbs are used as external packs / oils /

rubs to treat not only superficial problems, but also deep-seated (internal)

problems.

 

Hypericum is a powerful herb (in homeopathy) for nerve problems &

neuropathy. It also calms some nervous horses, for example before/during

a hunt or race.

 

IMO, Thomas's approach is worth a try, or could be adapted by adding other

herbs known to benefit nerve- or spinsl- or brain- functions and herbs to

Quicken Blood & Disperst Bdood and Qi Stas.

 

DMSO often is added to WM preparations for skin application to help bring

the medicines through the skin into the circulation.

 

QUERY: Have DMSO (or other penetrants, such as alcohol or iodine) been

used to enhance the efficacy of Topical Herbal remedies?

 

Best regards,