7 Herbal Remedies for Relieving Arthritic Pain Naturally

There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are


Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16


million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will


attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but has


been found in the fingers, neck and spine. Each of our joints


is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense, sponge-like substance.


Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and gradually wears it


down.





Another type of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Extremely


painful and inflammatory, it strikes the lining of the joints and


actually attacks two million Americans in their twenties.





Psoriatic Arthritis is not as well known as the previous two, but


actually eats away at the joints and can also manifest as


psoriasis on the skin.





The term Arthritis literally translates to “joint inflammation.”


If you suffer from any of the different types of Arthritis listed


above, chances are you have taken drugs to combat the effects or


tried other “home remedies.” If you haven’t yet tried


“Urtication,” it might be helpful. The term “Urtication” comes


from the botanical name, Urtica dioica and dates back some 2,000


years to biblical times. Urtica dioica is “Stinging Nettle. The


treatment is to grasp the nettles in a gloved hand and swat the


sore joints with the nettles. This may seem bizarre, but the


practice has proven to be so effective for some sufferers of


arthritis that they now maintain a nettle plant on their window


sill.





Here are a few more herbs that are used effectively for the


treatment of arthritis:





Black Cohosh


Also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed,


Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful


relaxant as well as being extremely effective with easing painful


menstrual cramps. Ovarian cramps will be relieved as well as


bringing on a delayed menstrual cycle. It is also effective in


the treatment of arthritis, osteo-arthritis, rheumatic pain and


neurological pan. In small doses, appetite and digestion are


greatly improved and is very beneficial for the nervous system in


general.





Bogbean


Useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and


rheumatoid arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the


walls of the colon and


digestive juices.





Celery Seeds


Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory,


anti-rheumatic, diuretic or anti-spasmodic. Great for treating


rheumatism, arthritis and gout.





Chapparal


Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronic backache, skin


conditions of warts and blotches. Also one of the best cancer


herbs.





Feverfew


Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness


and tinnitus.





Nettle


The is the herb we referred to earlier and is another one of


those “universal” plants. They are found all over the world and


they strengthen the entire body. Rheumatism, arthritis, eczema,


nosebleeds, arteries, lessen blood pressure are just a few


applications. Nettles contain calcium, chlorine, iron,


potassium, silicon, sodium and sulphur.





Saffron


A natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruits and oils),


thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acid which holds the


calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduces lactic acid build


up. Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever and perspiration.





Yucca


Hope for arthritics. The extract from the plant has been used


with surprising success on arthritis and rheumatism sufferers.





All of the herbs mentioned here should be available at your local


health food store along with suggestions on how to prepare them


for use. Some applications will be to ingest in teas while


others may facilitate creating a topical treatment.





No matter what natural remedies you choose please consult your


physician to make certain that your course of treatment does not


interfere with medications that your doctor subscribes for your


treatment.





The information contained in this article is for educational purposes


only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any


disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any


health care program.










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