Sciatica is a pain in the sciatic nerve.
Sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body,these nerves from the spinal cord extends up to the buttocks and hip area and on the back foot.
Sciatica is not a disease but a symptom of other problems related to nerves.
Some causes of sciatica:
• Leaks in the spinal disc
• Friction between the spine
• Narrowing of the lumbar spine
• Narrowing of the spinal canal
• Osteoarthritis
• Pelvic or hip fractures
Symptoms of sciatica are:
1. Pain and cramps in the back,buttocks and lower posterior leg.
2. Pain in the legs,thighs and calves.
3. Numbness or weakness in the muscles along the path of the nerve in the leg.
4. Tingling in toes or part of the foot.
Sciatica is actually can be treated using herbal medicine,to treat prepare the materials below.
Ingredients:
1.Tinospora cordifolia/Guduchi: 10 grams
2.Honey: 5 tablespoons
3.Water: 3 cups
How to make:
Take Tinospora cordifolia/Guduchi that has been thinly sliced,then boil with 3 cups water to boiling and the water remaining 1.5 cups.
Once cool strain then add the ingredients with 5 tablespoons of honey.
How to use:
Drink herb three times a day in the morning,afternoon and evening as much as ½ cup until cured.