Herbal Ointments

There are dozens of herbal ointments available over-the-counter. One of the commonly purchased one is Oil of Wintergreen, also known as Methyl Salicylate. This compound is known to relieve pain and is quite popular. However further studies done by a research team in Pakistan discovered the use of cinnamon, ginger, Arabic gum, and sesame oil as a pain relief substitute especially for those who are allergic to salicylate.

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