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Natural Relief From Arthritis - you don't have to live with the pain
Although there are over 100 different forms of arthritis, natural relief from arthritis is possible. The most common form, osteoarthritis is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
Regardless of the type of arthritis, the common symptoms for all arthritis disorders include varied levels of pain, swelling, joint stiffness and sometimes a constant ache around the joint(s).
There is no cure for either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis. Natural herbal treatments can help reduce inflammation in the joint which decreases pain. Moreover, by decreasing inflammation, the joint damage may be slowed.
Herbs that helps to reduce inflammation.
| Herb |
Use for |
Warnings |
| Oregano Oil |
boosts immune system, antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, anti-allergy, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, neutralise venomous bites, increase oxygen absorption in the blood, |
Do not use when pregnant |
| Chamomile |
Anti-inflammatory, Stomach Upsets, Eyes, Insomnia, Sprains, Earaches, Hair, Soothing, Aches & Pains, Eczema |
Do not use when pregnant, or have an iron deficiency |
| Catmint |
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, colds and flu, allergies, headaches, stress, anxiety |
do not over-expose cats to this herb |
| Celery |
arthritic and muscular aches, lower cholesterol, detoxification, electrolyte replacement, migraines, blood thinning |
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| Clover |
anti-inflammatory, calm the nervous system, aches & pains, anti-asthmatic, anxiety, detoxifying |
Do not use when pregnant |
| Lavender |
Analgesic, Antibiotic, Antiviral, Headache, Menstrual Pain, Acne, Anti-inflammatory |
Do not use when pregnant |
| Turmeric |
anti-inflammatory, natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, liver detoxifier, painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor, wound healing, inflammatory skin conditions |
Consult your doctor when pregnant, not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction |
| Comfrey |
reduce swelling, bronchial problems, antioxidant, anxiety |
Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding |
| Ginger |
anti-inflammatory, painkiller, indigestion, gas pains, diarrhoea and stomach cramping, nausea related to both motion sickness and morning sickness, anti-inflammatory, improves blood circulation, asthma, bronchitis, fever, aphrodisiac |
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| Cinnamon |
arthritis pain, Lowering blood sugar levels, Lowering cholesterol, indigestion, diarrhoea, cold and flu, toothaches, headaches and migraine |
anti-clotting effect on the blood |
| Lemon Grass |
Infections, Fever, Digestive, Tonic, Headache |
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| Thyme |
Cold, flu, muscle fatigue, arthritis, whopping cough, tonsillitis, sore throat |
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| Nutmeg |
Circulation, Heart, Digestion, Bad Breath, Rheumatic Pain, Appetizer |
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Please refer to the section on Vitamin D for more natural relief from arthritis.
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