Herbs for Arthritis

Black Cohosh may be used to treat arthritis, particularly if the appearance of arthritis occurred around the time of menopause.Do not take when pregnant or breast feeding, it's a great herb but extensive research has not been done on it, so take only minute  doses and pay attention to how you feel.

Celery seeds are used to treat gout and arthritic diseases, helping the kidneys to eliminate urates, detoxify the body, reduce acidity, and improve the circulation to muscles and joints

Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) The regular use of dandelion greens in salads, dandelion teas and tinctures, exert a very positive influence on chronic metabolic diseases. Dandelion enhances the action of the liver and kidneys, kidney and gallbladder stones often respond well.Dr Rudolf Weiss recommends the dandelion routine for the spring, and juniper juice for the autumn. He states: With this routine our chronic arthritics clearly feel much better. Mobility increases, stiffness is reduced, and the tendency to develop fruther lesions decreases".

Devil's Claw has been used to successfully provide pain relief, and reduce inflammation.

Guaiacum's anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diuretic action  is especially suitable for the arthritic person who is sensitve to touch, aggravated from heat, motion, exertion, and aggravated from cold wet weather.

Lemon, not an herb, but it has powerful medicinal properties, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, and antioxidant.Although lemon is acidic, it has an alkaline effect in the body, and because of this is beneficial to those with rheumatic diseases.

Meadowsweet has  anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, astringent and diuretic properties so is beneficial for those with arthritis. Caution: If you are allergic to asprin, then it would be best to avoid meadowsweet because of the salicylates it contains.It is well to note that asprin has been isolated from an herb, the whole plant is not used, therefore, it's irritant properties are not truly representative of the whole plant.

Turmeric: since Mrs Grieve's Modern Herbal was first published in 1931, much research  has happened in the West as regards turmeric, she doesn't have much to say about it.Turmeric has been used in the East for it's medicinal properties since ancient times. Now research in the West has found that turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and according to Robyn Landis in her book Herbal Defense, turmeric is suitable for both osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. She credits turmeric with joint building properties, and it's this property which makes it suitable for osteoarthritis.She relates a very interesting experience about her own experience with turmeric and its positive effect on her.

Urtica urens, Urtica dioica, or  stinging nettle as it is more commonly known is a diuretic remedy, and assists the elimination of uric acid. A nettle cream can be used for external application to treat rheumatic pain.Then if you really don't mind some punishment, you could put on your heavy duty gloves and whip your swollen joints with a bunch of nettles, this process is called urtification.Sanity may prevail and you may decide against this treatment.

White Willow has anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, astringent,and analgesic properties all of which benefit people with arthritis.Caution: If you are allergic to asprin the same caution applies as in meadowsweet, for they are both in the same family.I do not recommend you take these herbs in capsule form, use tinctures of the above remedies.You will always have the best outcome if you visit a qualified herbalist.  If you are on medication speak to your doctor before taking any herbs.

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