Home Remedies For Trigeminal Neuralgia

Diet Intake
Monounsaturated fatty acids are high in essential fatty acids necessary for effi
cient metabolism thus helps in reducing inflammation. Monounsaturated fats are
found in natural foods like nuts and avocados, grape seed oil, ground nut oil, s
esame oil and corn oil, canola oil, Hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts. Ome
ga 3 fatty acids and Vitamin B are required to strengthen the carnial nerves, i
ncluding the trigeminal nerve.
The fruits and vegetables that are rich in Omega 3 and Vitamin B are eggs, milk
, juice, soymilk, yogurt, oatmeal, walnuts, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, Brussels sp
routs, kale , mint , parsley ,legumes, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens, cheese,
eggs etc. Vitamin A rich foods beneficial for boosting the immune system are ap
ricots, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach, frozen peas, mango, parsley,
tomatoes, sweet potato, etc.
Avocado Carrot Juice
This fortification of carrot avocado juice will provide you with all the require
d nutrients necessary for treating neuralgia. While avocado is rich in Vitamin
B3, Vitamin B5 and folic acid. The addition of carrot supplements it with Vitami
n A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and folic acid.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) maintains the nervous system and promotes healthy brain act
ivity and memory. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) the deficiency of which impairs iron
absorption.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) helps maintain the nervous system, helps in the synthesis of
various hormones and works as an antioxidant. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) he
lps to produce steroid hormones. Vitamin B6 is also important for the proper fun
ctioning of the nervous system, hormone functions and also the immune system.Fol
ic acid present in both helps to maintain the immune system and also prevents n
eural tube defects. Vitamin A boosts the immune system making heal faster. Vitam
in C helps in the formation of stress hormones. All of these nutrients together
help in the proper functioning of the nervous system and also boosts the immune
system.
Ashwagandha Oil
Application of the ashwagandha oil will give relief from nervous pain. The anti
inflammatory properties will give relief from pain. Antioxidant properties boos
t the immune system making healing faster. Sedative properties induce the nervou
s system to calm. Thus the application of this oil will give relief from pain.
Almond Milk
Intake of almond milk gives you the required nutrients essential for fighting tr
igeminal neuralgia. It is better to prepare almond milk at home instead of purc
hasing packaged bags as it will provide all the benefits of almond. Almond is a
rich source of Vitamin B.
It contains Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) the deficiency of which impairs iron absorp
tion. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) helps to maintain the nervous system, helps in the syn
thesis of various hormones and works as an antioxidant.
Biotin present helps every part of the body to achieve and maintain good health
. It is also a rich source of iron and potassium. Vitamin E, an antioxidant prot
ects the body from neurodegenerative diseases. Overall it directly has a positi
ve effect on the nervous system and also helps in healing faster, thus a good op

tion for diet intake in trigeminal neuralgia

Rose Mary
Applied, Rosemary s analgesic properties help to relieve pain. Nervine properties
helps to strengthen the carnial nerves, including the terminal nerve and hence
beneficial in trigeminal neuralgia. Antioxidant properties boost the immune syst
em thus making heal faster.Being nerve sedative it induces the nerve system to
calm down thus giving relief from anxiety, trauma. It gives the same benefits wh
en taken internally as tea but should be avoided by pregnant women.
Cayenne Pepper
Mix a pinch of cayenne pepper with olive oil. The Capsaicin from the cayenne pep
per blocks the pain by decreasing Substance P, a chemical that transmits pain s
ignals between nerves. People who bleed easily and are hypersensitive to cayenne
pepper should avoid using this treatment.The moisturizing properties of olive o
il make the product slip deep into the skin. The antioxidant properties boost t
he immune system making heal faster. Anti inflammatory properties alleviates inf
lammation thus beneficial for trigeminal neuralgia.
Foods to avoid
Diet rich in saturated fats, Trans fats, and high glycemic index foods stimulate
inflammation i.e., excessive saturated fats blocks the body from repairing the
damage caused to the nerves in the face.Foods that contain a high proportion of
saturated fat are butter, ghee, suet, tallow, lard, coconut oil, cottonseed oil
and palm kernel oil, dairy products (especially cream and cheese), meat as wel
l as some prepared foods. Foods that are rich in high glycemic index are soft dr
inks, white bread/rice, potatoes, beer, cake, commercial cereals etc.
Compresses
Placing Heat packs and ice packs over the cheeks and jaws gives instant relief.
The packs help in soothing the muscle ache thus acting as a muscle relaxant.
Relaxation Techniques
Listen to music as this will help to calm the nerves and reduce anxiety and stre
ss. Cultivate some hobbies for relaxation, as this will help in improving conce
ntration, at the same time you will be engaged in something positive and will al
so help to calm down the nerves and be creative.