Home Remedies for Bell's Palsy

There are several home remedies for Bell’s palsy which can help alleviate the symptoms you are experiencing. Some of them could also help speed up the recovery process to an extent. Useful home remedies for Bell's palsy include:

Practicing relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation or deep breathing to reduce any pain and tension in the muscles.
Protecting the eye that cannot be closed, with the help of glasses during the day and using an eye patch at night.
Applying a warm and moist washcloth over the affected part of the face to relieve the pain.
Placing a hot water bag on the ear, to relieve earache.
Exercising the face and massaging it regularly.
Using biofeedback training, which means using thoughts to control the body.
Stimulating the nerves and muscles through acupuncture.

While most of the home remedies for Bell's palsy mentioned above are quite safe, if used correctly, it is absolutely essential for you to check with your doctor, before trying any of them.

Herbalists claim that patients can use certain herbs for Bell's palsy, as they help reduce inflammation and prevent paralysis. Some of the recommended herbs for Bell’s palsy include:

Yellow mountain laurel or Sophora Flavescens
Typhonium giganteum or Bai fu si
Licorice
Cloves

However, there are a few side effects that have been associated with some of these herbs. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor, before using any herbs for Bell’s palsy treatment.

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