Herbal Remedies for Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Despite lot of research and effort, an effective cure has still eluded us. All that can be offered are the anti inflammatory and pain killers like Aspirin. This month, we make an attempt to suggest some very effective Ayurvedic remedies for Arthrities where nothing else has worked for you. Plus... More tips for Arthritis in the end.

An arthritis herbal remedy is one which is plant-based, and is reported to relieve inflammation and/or pain associated with arthritis by its various users. Both men and women report that the arthritis herbal remedy natural progesterone and Arthrit-Eze gives relief from arthritis, aching joints and sore muscles.

Herbal Arthritis Remedies

Burdock Root - Burdock Root is a time proven remedy for arthritis pain. It is an excellant blood purifier and blood cleanser and can help to reduce joint swelling and calcification.

Comfrey - Comfrey is one of nature's greatest arthritis remedies. Comfrey soothes and heals inflamed tissues, and it helps reduce swelling and pain in a most remarkable way. Comfrey root is made into a tincture for external use only.

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa): An American Indian treatment for arthritis involved using the root of black cohosh. There are five species in the Cimicifuga genus worldwide that have been used to treat rheumatism. Black cohosh contains aspirin-like substances as well as other anti- inflammatory and antispasmodic constituents.

Dosage and Directions: Simmer 1 teaspoon of black cohosh root in 1 cup of boiling water for twenty minutes. Strain and drink the tea in 2 divided doses during the day. Do this for two to three weeks, and then take a break for seven to ten days before starting the treatment again.

Shallaki also known as boswellia (Boswellia serrata), comes from a tree that yields gum when its bark is peeled away. In clinical trials, promising results were observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic colitis, Crohn's disease. Researchers found that standardized Boswellia extract significantly reduced swelling and pain and usually reduced morning stiffness for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. The following have been used traditionally to treat rheumatoid arthritis: Shallaki also known as boswellia (Boswellia serrata), comes from a tree that yields gum when its bark is peeled away. In clinical trials, promising results were observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic colitis, Crohn's disease.

The Scottish and other Nordic peoples discovered years ago that Cod Liver Oil reduced pain and stiffness in the joints, especially during the frigid winter months. Cod Liver Oil is available in supplement form at most health food stores, and has been shown in studies to have numerous health benefits, including reduction of pain from rheumatoid arthritis.

Other groups that should hesitate before using herbal remedies are women who are pregnant or breast-feeding, because herbals can act like drugs, Pleuss says, along with anyone under 18 and adults 65 and older. "Older people often metabolize medications, including herbals, differently than younger adults do. Herbals have not been widely tested for their effects on growing children." Several recent studies have been done on children to measure the efficacy of echinacea and garlic for their widely touted potential to relieve cold symptoms. Neither was found any more effective than a placebo.