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In general, following a balanced diet will work wonders for keeping leg cramps at bay, but there a few specific details that it\u2019s worth exploring for the optimum results, particularly in the world of herbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any foods or herbs that are rich in magnesium will be good for leg cramps as magnesium is brilliant at helping to relax the muscles naturally. It is also true that things like chamomile and fennel leaves can help to alleviate spasms if taken at the right time and in the right quantity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the different types of medicines produced by the big pharmaceutical companies, they used herbal remedies as their precursors and even as inspiration. This is true for current treatment options for a variety of ailments and so the use of herbs is not something that should surprise anyone. If anything, the use of herbs to treat leg cramping is a sign that people are returning back to nature, seeking the power of Mother Earth in her truest, most natural form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some herbs which can help with leg cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Cramp bark <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The use of cramp bark is something which might surprise a few people, given that it is a little known and even lesser-used herb. Interestingly though, cramp bark is something that is up there with the most powerful of natural remedies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people who feel that they have muscle spasms <\/a>coming on or anticipate them coming on in the near future, taking cramp bark can be extremely effective. Perhaps it\u2019s all in the name, it does have the word cramped in there. Now, this is the section where you’d expect to read a semi-interesting anecdote about how cramp bark got its name. Perhaps it was during the Napoleonic wars or on the battlefields of World War 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, no stories like this exist and any decent ones are yet to be made up, so try this on for size. Cramp bark gets its name from the time when someone used it to relieve a leg cramp and it worked. The end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Passionflower <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wide range of organic and natural herbs are particularly effective when it comes to reducing leg cramps and inflammation throughout the body in general. There are certain elemental compounds found within passionflower<\/a> tea that are no different to this, meaning that this natural remedy for the treatment of leg cramps and other conditions to do with the muscles is highly recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst it is highly effective on leg cramps, it is also true that passionflower can help to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, as well as improving the condition and performance of a person\u2019s digestive tract, by freeing up constipation and reducing internal inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, passionflower is pretty great whether you have leg cramps or something else entirely, meaning that it is something you simply have to try. It tastes really great when made into a tea, just don\u2019t add sugar as that would be counterproductive in the inflammatory stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Wild yam <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not a lot of people know this but wild yam is a natural anti-inflammatory <\/a>and can help alleviate cramping almost immediately. Wild yam can be hard to find in lots of places, despite the fact that it was once widespread and common.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You only have to look at one of the latest video games to understand the historical use and value of herbs like yam. In Red Dead Redemption 2, the main character Arthur Morgan uses wild yam to treat a range of sickness problems and ailments. It isn’t clear whether one of those ailments is leg cramping, but if it was an issue, it certainly wouldn’t have been once he’d consumed some wild yam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of old songs and pieces of poetry that talk about wild yam and how it has been man’s best friend for a long time. Interestingly, it is dogs that are man’s best friend nowadays and wild yam rarely gets a look in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Celery seed (and celery) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celery <\/a>is one of the only foods in the world that requires the expenditure of more calories to chew and swallow it than it actually provides as a source of sustenance. Unless you’re obsessed with losing weight by any means necessary, or are a celery fanatic, you may be wondering why on earth anyone would bother to eat celery, or indeed waste their time with celery seed, but you’d be able to find an answer if you dug deep enough.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The explanation lies with the fact that celery seed is a natural anti-inflammatory that can lower blood pressure at the same time as relaxing spastic muscles which may have gone into spasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you feel those leg cramps creeping in, reach for the celery seed instead of your over the counter medications and let nature do its work before your very eyes. So there you go, that\u2019s the point of eating celery and its seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Rosemary <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary<\/a>, and thyme. Yes, you\u2019re reading the words to a song most famously sung by Simon and Garfunkel but within those lyrics is a nod to a natural herb that is another beneficial herb in terms of easing leg cramps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that rosemary is very tasty too is a real bonus. You might not know this, but Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were both great ambassadors for rosemary throughout their careers. The story goes that Paul Simon was suffering from a real case of the Charlie Horses whilst the band was on tour. The two of them sat for hours scanning their song lyrics, looking for some kind of hint as to how to solve the problem with Paul’s cramping calves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parsley didn’t work at all and they never spoke of what happened with the sage, but as soon as they bathed together in a luxurious rosemary-infused broth, the cramps stopped almost immediately. They didn\u2019t have thyme for time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Goldenrod <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Probably the herb with the best name, goldenrod is also rather effective when it comes to treating a range of ailments, including calf cramping and other leg cramps. It is documented in ancient scriptures found in Rome that goldenrod must be smoked in order to relieve a person of tight legs, however, nowadays people choose to ingest the herb in steam rather than a cloud of smoke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Romans really knew their stuff when it comes to herbs, and they are to goldenrod what Rastafarians are to marijuana, true ambassadors. The legend goes that a relatively unknown assistant to Caesar, whose name has been lost through the annals of time, complained to the great ruler about an ailment that he had been suffering from for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complaint was to do with his legs, but he was prescribed an aphrodisiac <\/a>by his ruler and friend under the advice that this herb would “make his rod shine as if it were cast in gold”. It is unknown whether that worked, but it at least cleared up his leg cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Turmeric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all heroes wear capes, that much is true, but did you know that some of them actually live on the spice rack? Turmeric is one of these herby heroes of which we speak, especially when it comes to keeping leg cramps at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is just as effective when it comes to preventing inflammation, which could, of course, be a reason behind leg cramping. Mix turmeric <\/a>with black pepper for the absolute best results. The results speak for themselves when it comes to turmeric\u2019s effectiveness against leg cramping.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply by adding 5 or 6 teaspoons of turmeric to a large jug of water, a person can give themselves protection against leg cramps for an incredibly long time. Turmeric is one of those herbs that people tend to love or hate, given its unique flavor and coarse texture. You can take it as a supplement if the taste doesn\u2019t suit you though, so everyone\u2019s a winner really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.  Cannabis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Legal in some places, illegal in others. Readily available here, only on the black market there. Cannabis <\/a>continues to divide nations and split opinions. The fact is that this naturally occurring herb is an incredible reliever of leg cramps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t just have to be smoked in the stereotypical blunt or bong, as there is an increasing number of ways in which people can source the benefits of this controversial but clever little herb. People can choose to access cannabis in capsules, in cakes and bakes as a key ingredient or in the increasingly popular CBD oil, which is available with or without THC, depending of course on where you live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these herbal remedies have potential in terms of relieving leg cramps but this is perhaps the most potent and the most effective, so when your legs start to cramp, simply pass the dutchie to the left-hand side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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