Effects of inhalation of peppermint oil after lumbar discectomy surgery on pain and anxiety levels of patients: A randomized controlled study.

Study showed inhaling peppermint oil post-surgery reduces pain and anxiety. Use in post-operative care for better patient outcomes.

Meşe M and Sarıtaş S (2024).

Explore (NY).

DOI:

10.1016/j.explore.2023.12.002

PubMed:

38072763

Tinospora cordifolia ameliorates paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain in albino rats.

T. cordifolia, a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine, has been effective in treating sciatica pain and diabetic neuropathy.

Joshi P et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2023.117559

PubMed:

38072294

Structurally diverse analgesic diterpenoids from the flowers of Rhododendron molle.

Thirteen new diterpenoids were discovered in Rhododendron molle flowers extract. These compounds showed significant analgesic activities, with some exhibiting stronger effects than morphine, suggesting potential for designing new pain medications.

Zheng G et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

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10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105770

PubMed:

38056699

Polyherbal formulation PL02 alleviates pain, inflammation, and subchondral bone deterioration in an osteoarthritis rodent model.

Researchers investigated the role of DNA methylation patterns in the development of osteoarthritis. Understanding this could lead to novel therapies for managing this painful and costly disease.

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Front Nutr.

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10.3389/fnut.2023.1217051

PubMed:

38045809

Evaluation of the anti-nociceptive profile of essential oil from Melissa officinalis L. (lemon balm) in acute and chronic pain models.

Scientists studied the plant Melissa officinalis and its extracts, which are used in traditional medicine to treat epilepsy and pain. Understanding its properties can help make informed decisions in the lab for potential applications in medicine.

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J Ethnopharmacol.

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38030022

Using Spectral Edge Frequency to Target Equivalent Brain States Under General Anesthesia Is Like Asking for Apples and Getting Oranges.

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Anesth Analg.

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10.1213/ANE.0000000000006615

PubMed:

37973136

Wikstroemia indica (L.) C. A. Mey. Exerts analgesic activity by inhibiting NaV1.7 channel.

Researchers explored the pain-relieving effects of Wikstroemia indica, a medicinal plant with numerous benefits but no previous studies on analgesic properties. This finding holds significance for those seeking natural alternatives for pain relief.

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J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2023.117392

PubMed:

37949328

Analgesic effect of Centaurium erythraea and molecular docking investigation of the major component swertiamarin.

An Algerian traditional medicine extract was found to effectively reduce pain in rats, both peripherally and centrally. Molecular docking suggests the compound in the extract interacts well with pain-related proteins, validating its traditional use as an analgesic.

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Nat Prod Res.

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37948163