Several kinds of herbs can be used as part of a fibromyalgia natural treatment.

Adaptogen Herbs for Fibromyalgia

Adaptogens help the body handle stress better. Adaptogens can be thought of as foods that are good for you and help your nerve system. Some adaptogens, like Withania somnifera, help people with this trait sleep better at night and have more energy during the day.

There are building herbs called adaptogens that make the HPO axis (hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonadal) stronger. When you do them regularly, they improve your health and wellness and make you less likely to get sick from worry.

There are different kinds of adaptogens. For some people, certain herbs work better than others because they have different effects and needs. People can safely take bigger amounts of these plants for longer periods of time, especially if they are energetically a good fit for them.

Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum

Ashwagandah (Withania somnifera)

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
Schizandra (Schizandra chinensis)
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
Licorice (Glycerhiza glabra)

Anodyne Herbs for Fibromyalgia

There are herbs called anodynes that can help ease the pain and discomfort someone is feeling.

Herbs that are anodynes dull the feeling of pain. In this group of herbs, there are some that are totally safe and some that are so weak that you should never use more than one or two drops. Also, different herbs may work better for different kinds of pain. For example, some herbs work better for nerve pain, while others work better for muscle pain.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Essential oils (Clove and cinnamon are examples)

Cow Parsnip (Heracleum spp.)
Arnica (Arnica montanum)
Cottonwood (Populus spp.)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Sedative Herbs for Fibromyalgia

This condition might be thought of as a long-term sleep problem.To get deep, comfortable sleep all night, you can use nervines that relax you and help you fall asleep. A lot of different herbs can help people sleep in different ways. One must think about their own health and the energies of the herbs they use.

Nervine relaxants make the nervous system calm down. Some herbs only make you feel calm, while others can really help you sleep by making you sleepy.

Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)
Valerian (Valerian officinalis)
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Milky oats (Avena sativa)
Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Vervain (Verbena officinalis)

Lesson Summary

Herbal treatments can be beneficial for managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Here are some categories of herbs that can be used:

• Adaptogen Herbs:
  • Help the body handle stress better
  • Improve sleep quality and energy levels
  • Strengthens the HPO axis
  • Include Ginseng, Codonopsis, Astragalus, Holy Basil, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Eleuthero, Rhodiola, Schizandra, Reishi mushroom, and Licorice
• Anodyne Herbs:
  • Help ease pain and discomfort
  • Dull the feeling of pain
  • May work better for nerve pain or muscle pain
  • Include Yarrow, essential oils, Cow Parsnip, Arnica, Cottonwood, and Ginger
• Sedative Herbs:
  • Used to improve sleep quality
  • Relax the nervous system
  • Include Cramp bark, Valerian, California poppy, Milky oats, Skullcap, Chamomile, Passionflower, Lavender, Lemon balm, and Vervain