Frankincense and myrrh, two esteemed
gifts obtained from the gum resins of trees - the Boswellia
and the Commiphora, respectively – make wonderful
partners in healing! Both have been used
throughout history in perfume, incense, aromatherapy, and medicine, particularly
Chinese medicine. Their anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and more properties
tackle issues with a variety of health
conditions, many that Most Chiropractic Clinic sees in our Murfreesboro chiropractic patients who may
want to know more!
THE COMBINATION: Frankincense and Myrrh
Chinese medicine esteems frankincense
and myrrh for their wide-ranging helpful
health effects. Used together, their anti-inflammatory and
analgesic effects and notably for anti-tumor effects prevented
growth of U266 multiple myeloma cells. (1) In Chinese medicine, frankincense-myrrh
are parts of an anti-tumor drug for various
cancers with the latest research showing
its effect on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). How? By controlling
pathological processes like cytokine-receptor binding and pathways and targeting
the blood vessels that support tumors in HCC. Tumor
volume was reduced, and pathological structure was lessened
with frankincense and myrrh treatment. (2) Low dose frankincense/myrrh modulated
urotheilial wound healing to help symptoms of acute interstitial
cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. (3) The
frankincense/myrrh combo is a
winning/healing one!
NEUROPATHIC PAIN
Most Chiropractic Clinic appreciates combinations of
treatments to help our Murfreesboro chiropractic patients looking for
healing. Chinese medicine addresses diabetic neuropathy, a critical
complication of diabetes and cause of kidney disease,
by regulating pathways having to do with the
glucose/lipid metabolism regulation, antioxidation,
anti-inflammation, anti-fibrosis, etc. (4) Chinese medicine treatment of neuropathic
pain commonly involves the frankincense-myrrh combination as it is described
as having the ability to stimulate blood and dissipate
blood stasis. The mix
was tested and found to ease neuropathic
pain likely related to neuro-inflammatory agents TLR4 and MyD88 and to inhibition
of TRPV1 and inflammatory factor expression. (5). Most Chiropractic Clinic
knows all this detail may not be your “thing” of wanting
to know, but we want to share
the whole picture if only to highlight how well frankincense-myrrh eases neuropathic pain, a great result!
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes inflammation’s role in spine pain and
the effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management on the immune system and its management
of inflammation. In the chiropractic treatment plan, including natural pain-relieving
nutrients like Boswellia serrata (frankincense) to the nutrition
section may help, too!
Make your Murfreesboro chiropractic
appointment today. Gifting frankincense and myrrh may
not be popular today, but using them for healing may need to
grow in popularity!