Pleurisy

What you need to know:

There are no natural remedies or complementary therapies to treat this condition, but some of the natural anti-inflammatory herbs are useful - particularly for people who react badly to the normal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These commonly cause stomach upsets, which could lead to ulcers and can also trigger severe reactions in asthmatics.

The most useful herbs and supplements are:

Devil’s claw
White willow
Primula
Zinaxin (extracts of special varieties of Chinese Ginger)

Other useful advice:

Once recovered from pleurisy, natural therapies like Osteopathy, Aromatherapy and Yoga can help prevent long-term pain and improve lung function.

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