Arthritis Herbs

Arthritis Herbal Treatments For All-Natural Pain Relief

Anyone who suffers with joint disease, rheumatoid or osteo arthritis, will attempt practically everything to find some pain relief. Many people have started to use arthritis herbs for help. My grandmother tried everything her doctor could think of, from traditional treatment to injections of gold and never really got permanent relief. When I was little, I remember she carried a lump of alum in the pocket of her apron. She said it “drew” the pain from her hands. Today non steroidal anti-inflammatories do help the symptoms, but they come with their own set of side effects. Is it any wonder people are looking increasingly into natural treatments? There are some herbs that are said to help with arthritis and some doctors may recommend them in addition to prescription drugs.

People in southern Appalachia have used alfalfa tea as an arthritis remedy for years. It is rich in minerals, but use of alfalfa powder is not recommended because it contains an amino acid that may cause joint pain. Angelica has some anti-inflammatory agents and muscle relaxing properties as well as some potential for pain relief. It is also taken as a tea. Ginger has been used in India to treat both forms of arthritis with 75% of patients reporting some relief from pain and swelling. Ginger may be made into tea or used topically as a compress. Even after two years of use in India, no side effects were reported.

Licorice has anti-inflammatory properties as well as anti-allergy. It acts on the body like cortisone without the harmful side effects, however long term use may raise blood pressure. Red pepper contains capsaicin which is present in many arthritis creams in use today. The bromelin in pineapple helps prevent inflammation and trainers have used it to prevent and treat sports injuries. Wintergreen contains methyl-salicylate and has been used in this country since 1820 for topical application.

Good old Bayer aspirin was derived from willow bark. The willow bark contains salicin. Willow bark tea gives some of the same effects of aspirin without the stomach irritation.

In Germany stinging nettle juice is used to treat arthritis. I never knew that nettles were good for anything except irritating my hands while gardening, but they contain boron and have a similar effect to steroid drugs.

There are quite a few other arthritis herbs used around the world to treat arthritis including sesame seeds, wild yam, wild cucumber bark, turmeric, rosemary and yucca. Herbalists will be able to advise you on their use. Your physician may also prescribe some of these things to be used along with prescription medications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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