Generally, there are no oldest traditional remedies for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Surgical treatment methods such as balloon compression and craniotomy microvascular decompression are commonly used for trigeminal neuralgia.

I. How to Treat Trigeminal Neuralgia with the Oldest Traditional Remedy

Firstly, regarding the so-called traditional remedies, our suggestion is not to blindly believe and try them. Trigeminal neuralgia can cause severe pain in the orbit, cheek, teeth, and tongue. Currently, there are drug treatment and surgical treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia, but drug treatment has significant side effects and may cause liver damage. There are several surgical treatment methods. One is balloon compression, which compresses the trigeminal nerve ganglion. Another is craniotomy microvascular decompression, which involves making a small incision behind the ear to find and separate the trigeminal nerve and responsible vessels. After surgery, trigeminal neuralgia can be immediately relieved and long-term cure can be achieved.

II. What is the Trigeminal Nerve

The trigeminal nerve is a mixed nerve, the fifth pair of cranial nerves, and the largest nerve in the face. It contains two types of fibers: general somatic sensation and special visceral motion. It is a nerve that is responsible for facial pain and temperature sensation. It is divided into three branches: the first branch is above the palpebral fissure; the second branch is between the palpebral fissure and the oral fissure; and the third branch is below the oral fissure. Trigeminal neuralgia, commonly known as "face pain", is a common neurological and surgical disease that is easily confused with toothache. It usually occurs on the face and mostly affects individuals in their 40s and older, with a higher incidence among female patients. The characteristic of this disease is severe, sudden, lightning-like, and burning pain in the trigeminal nerve distribution area of the head and face.

III. The Harm of Trigeminal Neuralgia

The greatest harm of trigeminal neuralgia is pain. If the pain symptoms are severe, such as when eating, talking, drinking, or even when the wind blows, it can significantly affect the quality of life of patients. Some patients may even be afraid to eat, brush their teeth, or drink water, and may have difficulty sleeping due to pain at night. Therefore, it is recommended to actively seek treatment.