Dr Oz: Willow Bark, Devil’s Claw & Ginkgo: Natural Pain Relievers

Dr Oz: Natural Pain Relievers

In this segment, Dr Oz brought up an audience member to help play “Smackdown.”  For this game, she is asked a question and given 3 answers.  She is to “smackdown” the incorrect 2 and leave the correct answer standing.  Let’s play Smackdown!!!

Dr Oz: Devil’s Claw for Back Pain

1. Back pain can be treated with what natural pain reliever?
a. Witch Hazel
b. Devil’s Claw
c. Dead Man’s Bells

She smacked down Dead Man’s Bells first.  She then smacked down Devil’s Claw and left Witch Hazel standing.

Doctor Oz’s Answer: Devil’s Claw.  Take 200 mg up to 3x per day.

Dr Oz: Willow Bark for Arthritis

2. Arthritis can be treated with this natural anti-inflammatory?
a. Oak Bark
b. Willow Bark
c. Cedar Bark

She smacked down Cedar Bark.  She then smacked down Oak Bark.  Willow Bark was left standing.

Doctor Oz’s Answer: Willow Bark.  This has been used for hundreds years.  Take 500 mg up to 2x per day

Dr Oz: Ginkgo for Headaches

3. A great natural way to reduce headaches is?
a. Ginkgo
b. St. Johns Wort
c. Ginseng

She smacked down St. Johns Wort and Ginkgo.  She left Ginseng standing.

Doctor Oz’s Answer: Ginkgo.  Do not take this with diabetes because it could raise your insulin level.