11/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons
As a prepper, one of the basic survival skills is to make use of everything that nature provides. When you are out in the wild and experience some kind of pain, you would have to make use of medicinal plants with pain-relieving effects. Here are some plants with natural pain-relieving properties to look out for. (h/t to BioPrepper.com)
One of the many reasons why you should avoid taking drug pain medications is because they come with dangerous side effects. Unfortunately, over 2.5 billion dollars are spent on nonprescription pain medications every year. The most commonly used types of over-the-counter pain relievers are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, and acetaminophen.
One of the most common side effects of acetaminophen is its toxicity to the liver. Taking acetaminophen at high doses causes liver damage or failure. Even lower doses of acetaminophen can cause liver damage in people who drink alcohol regularly or those who have a pre-existing liver disease like hepatitis C. Acetaminophen is also often incorporated into other drugs, which increases your risk because you are not exactly aware of how much you are taking.
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Taking NSAIDs and aspirin can also damage the stomach lining, which can result in blood loss from the irritated area, stomach pains, and ulcers. Some people using NSAIDs have also reported experiencing kidney problems, while women are more likely to have a miscarriage.
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