THE paracetamol shortages and certain antibiotics have put the supply of medicines in French pharmacies in difficulty, and left users in difficulty.“We suffered from the shortage of Doliprane and also its version for children, but what was most complicated for us was when we lacked the antibiotic amoxicillin”testifies Leah Chicheportiche, pharmacist in Boulogne-Billancourt. “To overcome the lack of paracetamol, sometimes I advised users to take medication homeopathic”.
What medicinal plant can replace Doliprane?
Some medicinal plants have some pain relieving properties. We have selected 5 of them recognized for relieving joint pain, muscle painTHE headacheor THE menstrual pain And digestive.
- Valerian : it contains (among others) an active ingredient, bornyl isovalerate, known to act on muscle relaxation.
- Pepper mint : it is often used in case of headache related to nervous tensionor for relieve nausea.
- chaste tree : regular intake of this plant reduces the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndromelike the breast pain and the period pain. Its benefits are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission.
- Propolis : it has a protective action, antiseptic And anti-inflammatory, very useful in winter to protect against ENT infections. In addition, it helps prevent dental inflammation (gingivitis, canker sores, etc.) and helps relieve dental pain.
- Sage: the essential oil of this plant helps relieve painful or heavy periods, it also contains rosmarinic acid (a phenol) which also makes it a very good anti-inflammatory, some people use it to calm headaches.
In any case, before starting a cure with medicinal plants, it is strongly advised to talk about it with your doctor.
Sources:
- Nicholas Cardinault, Heal yourself with bee productsEditions Fernand Lanore, 2016.
- Vidal Encyclopedia
