Herbal Remedy Herbs to Treat Arthritis

By Kevin Birch - 2006-12-28 - Viewed 1726 times. Find more articles like this in our Arthritis and Rheumatism category.

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Alfalfa is commonly used for arthritic treatment, because the tea remedy is effective when taken for two to three weeks with a seven to ten day break between consumption.

Angelica is another arthritis treatment because it contains anti-inflammatory constituents and muscle relaxants as well as natural pain-relievers.  This herb is used in a tea concoction as well, with the same frequency and breaks as the alfalfa remedy.

Black cohosh, an American Indian herb used in the treatment of arthritis symptoms, has qualities similar to aspirin as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-spasm constituents.

Boswellia, yet another herb used to treat arthritis, is similar to an over the counter or prescription-level non-steroid anti-inflammatory.  It's better than synthetic drugs, however, because it doesn't give the user ulcers after long-term use.

Celery is another plant that can be used to treat arthritis.  The celery seeds and other portions of the plant contain over 25anti-inflammatory compounds, as well as providing massive amounts of potassium, which is important because a deficiency in potassium is often a culprit of arthritic pain.

If celery isn't your cup of tea, then how about using the herb Devil's claw or even Epsom salt?  Both have anti-inflammatory properties and can help alleviate swelling and pain, symptoms especially aggravating to someone suffering from the affliction.

There are many other herbs that contribute to arthritic treatment, such as:

feverfew, ginger, American ginseng, hop tea, licorice, mustard plaster, oregano, pineapple, red pepper, rosemary, sesame seeds, stinging nettle, turmeric, wild cucumber bark, wild yam, willow, wintergreen, and yucca.

Some of these herbs are used topically, as the minerals are absorbed into the skin, while others are ingested internally for maximum benefits.  As with all medications or treatment, you should consult your doctor before taking herbs, especially if you're already on other medications prescribed by your doctor.

Kevin Birch has suffered from chronic conditions for many years. He has successfully used some of the remedies included in his herbal remedy guide, Effective Herbal Remedies, to manage his health conditions.

Hopefully you will have found this article on treating arthritis with 25 herbs informative. You will learn a lot more about how our herbal remedy guide, Effective Herbal Remedies can help you at healthwareonline.com/herbs

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