Herbal remedies for arthritis may be worth considering. Natural health experts expound on the effectiveness in relieving pain and reducing inflammation at the joints and surrounding muscles with the use of herbs. Here are some herbal remedies for arthritis that they say are effective.

What Are Some Of the Herbs for Arthritis

Some of the important herbal remedies for arthritis include Chinese Thunder God Vine, willow bark extract, feverfew, cat’s claw and stinging nettle.

Reports indicate that ginger and willow bark extract can relieve arthritis pains very effectively. Their only drawback is that they contain chemicals that are similar to conventional NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory compounds). The NSAIDs as drugs have quite a few side effects. For example, they may cause inflammation of the stomach lining and intestines. Moreover, if the amount ingested is substantial, they can also interfere with blood clotting or cause fluid retention.

Because of these reasons, they are considered dangerous for people with high blood pressure or with heart diseases. In comparison to ginger and willow bark extract, Chinese Thunder God Vine appears to be better for arthritis as they can also relieve pain and joint inflammation pretty effectively. However, it is strongly recommended that they be not used over a long period, as prolonged usage may lead to osteoporosis, which may result in weak bones.

Herbal Supplements for Arthritis

Herbal remedies for arthritis can also be consumed as a supplement. If the above mentioned herbs are available in supplements from your local health store, do ensure that you stick to recommended dosage instructions.

Consuming Herbal Remedies in Other Forms

Other than supplements, you can always consume herbal remedies in the form of cleansing teas or soups. For teas, visit a herbal store to get help in choosing the herbs and mixing a concoction for you. You should always choose the best quality herbs as herbs can be of different grades.

Traditional Chinese Medicine also recommends boiling herbal remedies for arthritis to serve as a tonic soup or drink. You will need to consult a TCM practitioner as he will need to determine the type of arthritis that you are having before he can give you a herbal prescription. There are different forms of arthritis due to differing symptoms and complications. Because of this, different treatments are advised for different individuals.

Herbal remedies for arthritis are worth a try especially if you wish to find other means of reducing your pain and inflammation, other than through drug reflief. However, as with all of these treatments, you should go ahead with them only if your doctor thinks it is safe for you to do so. As it has been shown, herbal remedies for arthritis does not necessarily mean no side effects. You should always ensure that you comply with the recommended guidelines by your doctor.

Sandra Kim Leong
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Joint inflammation or arthritis has been a plaguing mankind for centuries. Seems like every one knows someone with this afflication.

Osteoarthritis, the most common, affects about 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually attacks 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 damages that cartilage and gradually wears it down. The majority of arthritis pain relief remedies are targeted towards osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as other organs in the body.

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.

Knowing what natural arthritis remedies to use is very important. Here are some you may want to mull over.

Celery Seeds

Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diuretic or anti-spasmodic. These seeds are great for treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout.

Nettle

This herb 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. Nettle is a great natural arthritis remedy.

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.

Fish oil has been claimed to have positive results as an arthritis natural remedy. Some researchers recommend simply adding omega 3’s to the diet by eating cold-water fish like mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, anchovies, bluefish and mullet.

All of the arthritis natural remedies mentioned here should be available at your local health food store along with suggestions on how to prepare them. Some applications will be to ingest in teas while others may facilitate creating a topical treatment.

Resources

NutraSanus

Essortmant

Medicine.net

The Arthritis Society

Please pass this article on to people looking for an arthritis natural remedy. You may help someone.

Aron Wallad
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/natural-arthritis-remedies-uncovered-91257.html

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