The following herbal remedies used for natural arthritis treatment use herbs which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain relieving) properties.
Herbs with anti-inflammatory properties like rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis), feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) and stining nettle (Urtica dioica) are very useful for the natural treatment of arthritis. This is due to the fact joint inflammation key factor in the arthritic disease process.
A simple anti-inflammatory arthritis treatment feverfew tea can be made by steeping one teaspoon of dried feverfew in two cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. After straining and adding honey, if needed, the tea can be sipped for its healing properties.
Another anti-inflammatory tea for treating arthritis naturally can be made by steeping one teaspoon of dried rosemary leaves in two cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. The leaves should then be strained and the tea enjoyed.
Analgesic Herbs for Natural Arthritis Treatment
Herbs with analgesic or pain relieving properties are also very useful for natural arthritis treatment since the symptom of joint pain is the one that brings most patients with arthritis to the doctor. This fact underscores the usefulness of rosemary in natural arthritis treatment.
Natural Salicylic Acid for Arthritis Treatment
Herbs which contain natural salicylic acid like stinging nettle are also very important for natural arthritis treatment because this compound has been used for years to treat arthritis.
A pain relieving compress with natural salicylic acid can be made by steeping ½ cup of fresh nettle leaves in two cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. After straining the mixture to remove the leaves, a piece of cotton cloth can be dipped in it and the excess fluid wrung out. The wet cloth can then be applied on the aching joint as a compress.
Natural Arthritis Treatment Caution
Before you use these herbal remedies for natural arthritis treatment, or any other remedies for that matter, always do a patch test. Apply the product to the inside of your elbow and bandage the area for 24 hours. If you develop itching, pimples or any other sign of an allergic reaction, do not use that product.
Before taking herbal remedies by mouth you should always ensure that you do not have any contraindications for taking them.
For example you should not take herbal remedies with rosemary if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin (coumadin), clopidogrel (plavix) and even aspirin since it may cause bleeding.
Persons taking taking high blood pressure medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors which include captopril, enalapril and lisinopril should also avoid rosemary.
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