September 29, 2011

What is Best Herb for Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis is a kind of joint pains that lead to the chronic complications. It is the most common issue among people of particular age group, especially for the elderly. There are many different types of arthritis and the treatments vary on conditions.   Today, herbal remedies are in trend and people turn to use it instead of conventional medication, think that it is safer and have fewer side effects.

Below are some herbs that are proved to be effective for Arthritis treatment.

  • Garlic- few pieces of garlic are to be boiled in mustard oil. It is very good for rubbing on aching joints.
  • Ginger - contains zingibain and other phytochemical compounds which quench inflammation. Ginger is also great for protecting the body cells from free-radical damage.
  • Ginkgo - not only improves circulation to damaged joints, but also contains a dozen different anti-inflammatory chemicals and seven natural anti-histamines.
  • Cayenne Pepper – With capsaisin, cayenne pepper is one of the finest hot spices that takes away the pain of inflammatory arthritis. Clinical trials have confirmed this plant's value in alleviating pain and discomfort from both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
  • Celery - celery seeds are known as joint cleanser, believing to help remove waste products and excess fluid from arthritic joints.  Celery seed extracts provide the arthritis sufferer with some 25 anti-inflammatory substances, plus other plant chemicals that are natural diuretics.
  • Stinging Nettle - the Romans used to flay their ailing joints with nettles to reduce the associated pain. Stinging nettle contains natural anti-histamines and anti-inflammatories.
  • Turmeric - This herb is a first-rate anti-inflammatory ideal for the pain and swelling of arthritis. It also triggers better bile flow, improving digestive function which is often poor in arthritis sufferers.
  • Borage - This is highly prized by natural healers for its medicinal seeds. These contain GLA, a fatty-acid that the body requires to make an inflammation fighting and immune boosting chemical.
  • White Willow - It provides us with salicylic acid and has been used to relieve arthritic pain for over 2,500 years.
  • Dandelion root extracts - improve bowel movements and treat arthritis.
  • Oil and essential oil - lavender , eucalyptus oil , castor oil, coconut oil, birch oil, black paper oil, chamomile oil, Australian Emu oil, Rumatone gold oil, Narayana oil ( sesame oil) all help improve arthritic conditions.
Despite years of studies, no researchers or scientists can answer what is the best herb for Arthritis Treatment.  There remains much traditional wisdom and herbs out there that the Westerner have not “approved”.

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