There are many such things in our kitchen which are useful in case of emergency (sudden pain, vomiting, gas in the stomach, toothache). For this reason, the Indian kitchen is not only a place for cooking, but it is also a treasure trove of many medicines. Our grandmothers did not take medicines again and again for minor health problems. In earlier times, getting medicine was not so convenient. This was the reason that people knew better about natural things and used these things to stay healthy.
There are many things in the kitchen which act as natural pain killers. If you know how to use these things, then you do not have to rush too much when needed. Instead of taking pain medicines again and again, you should use these things in case of minor problems. So let us know about 5 such things which provide relief from pain.
Turmeric is a pain reliever
Turmeric has been used in home remedies since ancient times and it is an easily available spice in the kitchen of most Indian homes. If there is an injury and there is no relief from swelling and pain, then boil turmeric in mustard oil and apply it on the injury while still lukewarm. If you tie it and sleep at night, you will feel comfortable till morning. Actually, turmeric contains an element called curcumin which reduces pain and swelling. Turmeric milk also provides relief from muscle cramps and pain. It has many other benefits.
Cloves are also full of properties
According to PubMed, Syzygium aromaticum (clove) has many medicinal properties. It contains eugenol which is a pain reliever. In case of toothache, one should dip cotton in clove oil and keep it on the tooth. If clove oil is not available, you can grind it and keep its powder in your teeth or press the whole clove in your teeth.
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black pepper
Many medicinal properties are also found in black pepper, which is called the king of spices. According to Health Line, black pepper has anti-inflammatory properties, hence it is effective in fighting inflammation. Taking black pepper powder mixed with honey provides relief from dry cough and chest pain. Cooking it with sesame oil and massaging it provides relief from joint pain, while taking it with milk also provides relief from muscle and bone pain.
Ginger
The ginger kept in your kitchen is also full of many properties. According to the National Library of Medicine, ginger contains many compounds that reduce pain, reduce swelling and even provide relief in weight control and vomiting. Cooking ginger in oil and applying it provides relief from joint pain, while boiling it in water and drinking it reduces inflammation inside the body and maintains weight control. Along with this, it also provides relief from stomach ache and nausea caused by gas.
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rock salt
If we talk about natural pain relievers kept in the kitchen, rock salt is also very beneficial. If there is pain somewhere in the muscles. If there is pain and swelling due to injury, then rock salt should be boiled in water and applied with it. This provides a lot of relief. This is a very old method, which has been tried.