Osteoarthritis Folk Remedies
As our bodies get older most of us will experience some arthritis, our joints don’t seem to move quite as freely as they use to. But, arthritis doesn’t only affect older people, even the young can become afflicted with this painful disease.Â
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that protects the ends of our bones begins to breakdown allowing the bones to literally rub together. The friction causes pain, swelling and in severe cases loss of motion in the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis with over 12% of Americans over 25 being inflicted.
Horsetail can help to rebuild bones, it helps the body absorb calcium. It should be taken at a dose of 3 capsules per day for 2 weeks of each month. It can also help to ease swelling by adding 5 drops of horsetail oil the bath tub and soaking.
An angelica root compress can be applied to joints or 5 drops of the oil can be used in a hot bath to help in reducing spasms.
Yucca has been used in the treatment of arthritis, although there’s very little scientific proof of it’s abilities it may work for you.
White willow contains pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. The pain relieving effects are a little slow acting, but the results last longer than with aspirin. Doctors recommend a dosage of 100 mg per day.
Turmeric is a very effective anti-inflammatory, suggested usage is 400 mg capsules 3 times a day, it should be taken on an empty stomach and along with 1,000 of bromelain.
Another good anti-inflammatory is ginger, one teaspoon of fresh ginger can be grated and used for a cup of tea twice a day.
Devils claw is an anti-inflammatory, but it also has analgesic properties, one to two grams should be taken 3 times per day.
The benefits of cayenne in treating arthritis symptoms has been confirmed with research. Cayenne creams can be used topically to relieve the pain.
Boswellia has anti-inflammatory ingredients comparable to those in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but does not promote ulceration or irritation of the stomach with prolonged use.
For a internal cleansing to reduce inflammation, willow bark tea can be drank twice each day for ten days. One teaspoon should be added to boiling water and left to steep for about ten minutes, the strained and drank unsweetened.
Burdock root is a blood cleanser and purifier and will help reduce calcification and swelling in the joints.
Comfrey is seen as one of nature’s greatest remedies for arthritis! It will soothe and heal the inflamed tissues, decrease swelling of the joints and is remarkable at relieving pain. It is for external use only and can be made into a oil.
Stinging nettle may also be helpful in treating arthritis, it contains a mineral called baron, baron helps in retention of calcium and helps the body maintain healthy bones and joints.
The essential fatty acids found in evening primrose oil will help reduce inflammation, three to six capsules may be taken each day.
Three capsules per day of wild yam will reduce both swelling and the pain from arthritis.
Three daily doses of 2 capsules of feverfew decreases inflammation in the joints.
Black Cohosh has pain relieving abilities similar to those of aspirin, but it is also an anti-inflammatory and will even aide in reducing spasms.
Celery seeds are packed with over twenty-five different anti-inflammatory compounds and have been used to treat arthritis. Another benefit from celery seeds is that they are also full of large amounts of potassium, potassium deficiency is often the cause of arthritic pain.
Chaparral is a very potent form of anti-inflammatory that also contains an analgesic, chaparral should be used externally only.