Back pain

Comfrey alleviates pain. Apply comfrey topical cream 2-3 times daily, for not more than 4 weeks per year, as suggested on the label.

Camphor oil improves blood circulation locally; alleviates pain. Apply a few drops of pure or diluted camphor oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Castor oil reduces back pain. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

Cayenne alleviates pain. Apply cayenne topical cream, containing 0.025–0.075% capsaicin, 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cetyl myristoleate is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply cetyl myristoleate containing cream 2-4 times daily, for many months.

Eucalyptus oil improves blood circulation; alleviates pain. Apply eucalyptus oil diluted in a carrier oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Fatty acids cetyl esters are anti-inflammatory; they reduce inflammation; alleviate pain and other symptoms. Apply fatty acids cetyl esters containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months.

Peppermint oil improves blood circulation; alleviates pain. Apply peppermint oil diluted in a carrier oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.

Wintergreen leaf is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Use wintergreen leaf tea as a wash, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.