A series of LecturesByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

1. Lumbago

2. Medicinal Plants for Diseases
“Lumbigo ”
A series of Lectures
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province
and Visiting Professor the University of
Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. Lumbago
Lumbago in simple terms can be described
as the pain of the muscles and joints of
the lower back region or spine. The exact
cause of Lumbago is very difficult to
pinpoint, however, it can be caused due to
injury, wear and tear of joints, excessive
pressure on the muscles and joint of the
back, cancer, bone disorders etc.

5. 1.Black Cohosh
• Black Cohosh has been used
traditionally to mainly cure
women related problems like
painful periods, menopausal
symptoms etc. However, this
herb is a very good remedy
for relaxing muscles and
erasing their painful
soreness. Black Cohosh has
been used actively to cure the
problem of deep-seated
muscle pain associated with
Lumbago, influenza etc. This
herb is very useful in reducing
the spasms in the muscles and
helps to relax them, thus
providing relief from Lumbago

6. 2.Cramp Bark
• Cramp bark is yet another very
useful herbal remedy for
treating Lumbago. Cramp bark
as its name suggests is
renowned for its property
to reduce cramps and
spasms in the muscles and
tendons of the body. This
helps in relaxing the muscles
and reduces their pain. This
herb is rich in chemical
components known as
esouletin and scopoletin,
which are very good
for relaxing the muscles and
reducing lower back pain.

7. 3.Lobelia
• Lobelia has been used since
centuries for helping in treating
severe muscle spasms and
pain, thus proving to be very
useful in treating Lumbago.
Lobelia contains compounds
which help in instantly
relaxing the muscle tension
and provides a soothing
effect to the sore muscles.
This herbal remedy work
extremely well when used
regularly in small doses by
people suffering from chronic
pain of the lower back.

8. 4.St. John’s Wort
• St. John’s wort has been
used traditionally to treat
the problem of Lumbago.
This herb is very effective in
reducing the inflammation
of the nerves and muscles.
It is especially
very effective in curing the
damaged nerves, thereby
providing relief from pain
associated with it. St. John’s
wort is a very famous
muscle relaxant and
effective in curing chronic
pain problem like Lumbago
etc.

9. 5.Solomon’s Seal
• Solomon’s Seal is a magical herb
used since ancient time to cure a
wide range of problems, including
Lumbago. This herb is very useful
in treating injuries caused to
ligaments, tendons, joints,
muscles etc. and also helps in
maintaining the level of synovial
fluid in them. Solomon’s seal
reduces the soreness in the
muscles and helps in increasing
the strength of cartilage, bones
etc. This herb helps in reducing
the pain caused due to friction
or grinding of the joints by
maintaining lubrication in
them, thus helping in curing
Lumbago.

10. 6.Menthol Oil
Menthol oil has medicinal
properties and helps in
alleviating the pain
caused due to lumbago. It
helps in treating backache
and this is why it is being
used as one of the major
ingredients in pain healing
ointments. Menthol oil,
upon topical application,
can help provide relief as
it helps soothe the pain-
causing nerves.

11. 7.Eucommia
Eucommia is also said to
provide strength to the
ligaments, the bones and the
tendons and this is the reason
why it is also used to get relief
from the pain that exists in the
joints and the
back. Eucommia is found to
contain a compound that
helps in the development of
collagen and is also said to
contain some herbal
supplements that can be taken
in order to keep the bones and
the muscles strong.

12. 8.Garlic
• One of the most
popular natural cures
for lumbago is garlic
oil and even garlic
cloves that can be
used along with
mustard oil. The
solution should be
heated and then cooled
for application on the
back which can relieve
the pain caused at the
back

13. 9. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea has anti-
inflammatory properties and has a
soothing nature. Have around 2
cups of warm chamomile tea
twice a day or whenever you
experience pain. This treatment
helps in providing relief from
lumbago. Alternatively, you can
add a few chamomile tea bags to
a tub filled with warm water. Soak
the painful area and have a nice
warm bath. It helps provide an
instant relief from the pain.

14. 10.Betel Leaves
Betel leaves can help in treating
lumbago. Wrap warm betel leaves
and use it as a compress to
soothe a backache. You can even
add some betel juice to coconut
oil and use it for massaging on
the painful region. The
polyphenols in betel leaves help
in alleviating pain and the anti-
inflammatory compounds help in
treating inflammation. The coolant
properties and analgesic
compounds in betel leaves
provide a temporary relief from
the symptoms of lumbago.