According to webmd.com, "Symptoms of a rotator cuff disorder include pain and weakness in your shoulder." Herbal medicines are an excellent alternative for the treatment of rotator cuff disorders. Certain herbs can help reduce inflammation and pain. A massage of the affected joint area with essential oils can relieve soreness and inflammation.
Stages of Rotator Cuff
According to Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc., specialists in rotator cuff disorders, the malady has three stages. Stage 1 is tendonitis of the rotator cuff, the symptoms include swelling and mild pain. In Stage 2 inflammation and scarring are present. Stage 3, "is partial or complete tear or avulsion of the rotator cuff."
Chinese Medicine
According to Bian Qiu-shan, an expert in Chinese Medicine of Rotator Cuff disorders, "Chinese medical treatment primarily consists of rectifying the qi and quickening the blood."
Recommended Herbs and Supplements
According to Ji Lin Zhong Yi Ya, an expert in Jilin Chinese Medicine & Medicinals, the following are recommended herbs and supplements to treat patients between the age of 20 and 60, who have been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis: Semen Pruni Persicae (Tao Ren), Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae (Gui Zhi), Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei (Da Huang), Flos Carthami Tinctorii (Hong Hua), Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae (Chi Shao), Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Chen Pi), Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi (Xiang Fu) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gan Cao).
For symptoms of chilly pain use Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli (Chuan Wu), Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii (Cao Wu) and Herba Epimedii (Yin Yang Huo).
For symptoms of numbness and tingling use Lumbricus (Di Long) and Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae (Tian Ma). In addition to herbs, a massage of the affected joint area is extremely beneficial.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Supplements
According to Dr. Sahelian, the following are a few of the natural anti-inflammatory herbs that he recommends for rotator cuff disorders: curcumin spice, cetyl myristoleate, fish oils, frankincense, silymarin, vitamin C, catuaba, serrapeptase and zyflamend.
Essential Massage Oils
The following are essential oils that are beneficial to a massage of the affected joint area, for those suffering from rotator cuff disorders: chamomile, clary sage, lavender, peppermint, sweet marjoram and vetiver.
Healing without Medicine
According to Robert Rister, the author of Healing without Medicine, bromelain should be taken for pain relief, capsaicin cream should be applied to the affected area and the following herbs should be taken daily for rotator cuff disorders: devil's claw, feverfew, ginger and willowbark.
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