BCP – A natural approach to shingles pain relief

I can’t believe the amount of people that we are meeting lately that have suffered from or are suffering from shingles.

Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (so you can only get shingles if you have had the chickenpox virus in the past). A shingles outbreak can cause an inflamed, red and itchy skin rash, blisters and nerve pain.

Shingles pain stems from inflammation and nerve damage caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This pain can persist long after the rash is gone, leading to a condition called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).

Beta-caryophyllene (BCP), is a terpene present in plants like cannabis, black pepper, and cloves is known for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Research suggests that BCP is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.  It does this by modulating cytokine levels and suppressing inflammatory responses. So, this could be beneficial in reducing general inflammation as well as inflammation associated with shingles.

Analgesic Properties: Studies also indicate that BCP has analgesic effects due to the fact that it is a direct binder of the CB2 receptors found in the ECS. By targeting pain pathways, BCP may offer relief for the pain caused by shingles.

Immunomodulatory Effects: There is also research that explores the immunomodulatory effects of BCP, suggesting its potential in modulating immune responses. This could be relevant in preventing shingles outbreaks by enhancing immune function.

Anti-Viral Activity:

While there is no research specifically on BCP’s antiviral effects against varicella-zoster virus, its immunomodulatory properties suggest potential in supporting the immune system’s ability to combat viral infections, which could possibly reduce the likelihood of shingles outbreaks.

Check out this interesting diagram – says it all!

Quick story – every day we go to Australia Post with our online orders, finally one day the lady at Aust Post asked us, “so what is this your posting anyway?”. So we gave her a quick run down, and she was interested to know if Canna Oils BCP could help her with the excruciating shingles pain that she had been suffering from for quite a while. Long story short – she tried the Canna Oils Ultra orally and topically, and let’s put it this way, within a short period of time she was a much happier person!!

Here’s another great review!!

Conclusion:

BCP holds promise as a natural remedy for managing shingles pain and potentially preventing outbreaks.  Please share this exciting information, with anyone you may know that has been suffering from this excruciating condition! Have a great week!

TERPENES: https://www.canna-oils.com.au/week-3-what-are-terpenes/
ECS: https://www.canna-oils.com.au/the-ecs-essential-mysterious/
BCP: https://www.canna-oils.com.au/week-2-so-what-is-bcp/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22326488/; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288701109_The_role_of_inflammation_in_depression_From_evolutionary_imperative_to_modern_treatment_target
INFLAMMATION: https://www.canna-oils.com.au/cytokine-expression/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7692661/
STUDY LINKS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18574142/’ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24210682/; https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/3312970; https://www.healthline.com/health/what-causes-shingles-to-activate

Disclaimer:  The information in this post is for reference purposes only and not intended to constitute or replace professional medical advice or personal research. Please consult a qualified medical professional before making any changes to your diet, medications or lifestyle. Effects are provided as a guide only.  Statements have not been evaluated by the TGA.