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Musculoskeletal

Muscle tension / myofascial pain

4 plants

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Magnesium is not a plant. Topical counterirritants and a sleep/anxiety plant if that is the actual problem.

Primary plants

  1. Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
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    CayenneHuman data

    Capsicum annuum

    Topical counterirritant.

    Typical. Topical cream.

    Safety. Burns.

  2. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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    LavenderHuman data

    Lavandula angustifolia

    If anxiety/sleep is driving trapezius tone.

    Typical. Oral oil or inhaled.

    Safety. DIY ingestion.

Supportive plants2
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
    Lemon balmStrong traditional
    Melissa officinalis

    Somatic tension tea.

    Typical. Leaf tea.

    Safety. Clean.

  • German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
    German chamomileStrong traditional
    Matricaria chamomilla

    Evening tea.

    Typical. Flower tea.

    Safety. Asteraceae.

When this is not enough

  • Weakness, rhabdo-range pain/dark urine, inflammatory myopathy

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