Arthritis Treatment With Folk Remedies - 4 Scientific Recipes

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Arthritis treatment with folk remedies

Arthritis is an extremely unpleasant inflammatory disease that affects the joints and leads to excruciating pain. If the legs are affected, there are also difficulties with movement, and this significantly reduces the quality of life, making it difficult for a person to work and rest fully.

Traditional medicine offers a lot of tools and techniques to combat arthritis, however, even such an extensive arsenal is sometimes not enough for a complete recovery and elimination of severe pain. And some patients simply cannot afford the pharmaceuticals for arthritis.

On the one hand, it may seem that the treatment of arthritis with folk remedies is completely ineffective. But this is not so, not "grandmother's" recipes are described here, but only those that have been confirmed by scientific research. Therefore, we invite you to get acquainted with the best home recipes for arthritis.

If you doubt the advisability of using traditional methods against such a serious disease as arthritis, just remember that plant extracts are most often the source of the active ingredients of almost any medicine. Today we will tell you about the most useful ones for arthritis.

In this article, only those funds are indicated, the effectiveness of which has been confirmed by international studies.

Content:

• Ginger is the best remedy for arthritis
• Flax, Sesame, and Pumpkin Seed Blend for Arthritis
• Turmeric Reduces Joint Pain
• Rosehip for arthritis treatment

Ginger is the best remedy for arthritis

Up to 3% of the total composition of ginger root is a complex essential oil, consisting of the following components:

• α- and β-zingiberenes - organic substances from the class of terpenes (there are similar ones, for example, in pine resin, which is also used to treat joints);
• Cineol;
• Camphene;
• Bisabolite;
• Citral;
• Borneol;
• Linalool;
• Gingerol.

The last substance on the list, gingerol, got its name from the word "ginger", that is, "ginger", because it is contained only in it and determines the unique spicy aroma of this plant.

In addition, ginger contains vitamins (ascorbic acid, retinol, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin), minerals (sodium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc) and essential amino acids (methionine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, valine, threonine). Regular consumption of ginger root itself benefits the body, helps relieve inflammation, accelerates tissue regeneration and increases resistance to disease.

According to scientific studies, ginger extract, taken by mouth for arthritis, is comparable in effectiveness to ibuprofen ^[1] and betamethasone ^[2]. And the use of grated ginger root for daily compresses on a sore joint reduces the intensity of pain by half within a week ^[3].

Infusion of ginger, honey and lemon for oral administration:

1. Put two tablespoons of fresh ginger root grated on a fine grater on the bottom of a glass liter jar.
2. Squeeze out the juice from one lemon there.
3. Pour boiling water over to the brim and stir.
4. Wait until the mixture cools down to room temperature and add two tablespoons of liquid honey to it, mix thoroughly again.
5. Store the infusion in the refrigerator and take half a glass three times a day.

Alcohol tincture for rubbing a sore joint:

1. Pour twenty grams of dry ginger powder (about the amount usually found in a standard bag of spice intended for culinary purposes) pour into a glass jar.
2. Pour 250 ml of vodka into the powder, close the lid tightly and shake.
3. Store the tincture in a dark, cool place for at least two weeks, shaking the jar from time to time.
4. The finished folk remedy is used for arthritis as a basis for rubbing and compresses on a sore joint.

Ginger compress:

1. Prepare a fabric base (rolled gauze, cotton towel, old handkerchief) to fit the joint affected by arthritis, as well as cellophane and insulation material.
2. Pour a few tablespoons of dry ginger powder into a saucer and mix with warm water so that a thick gruel is obtained.
3. Put this gruel in an even thin layer on a fabric base, attach to a sore spot, cover with cellophane and wrap it on top, for example, with a scarf.
4. Keep the compress for at least 20 minutes, you can also 40 - this will not lead to a burn, the heat will be even and deep.
5. After removing the compress, wash the skin with warm water and cover it with clothes - the joint should not cool down sharply.

To increase the heating and increase the effectiveness of ginger compress for arthritis, adding half a teaspoon of red ground hot pepper to the gruel composition will allow. It contains capsaicin, an alkaloid that blocks the TRPV1 receptors, which are responsible for the transmission of pain impulses from inflamed tissues to the brain.

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Contraindications

It is impossible to consume ginger inside for people who are allergic to this product, as well as suffering from ulcerative and erosive diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, cholecystitis and gallstone disease.

Ginger compresses, like any other warming procedures, are prohibited in case of fever and a local increase in body temperature in the area of the diseased joint, which indicates an acute phase of the inflammatory process.

Flax, Sesame, and Pumpkin Seed Blend for Arthritis

The seeds of the listed plants contain valuable fatty acids:

• Linoleic;
• Dihomo-gamma-linolenic;
• Eicosapentatene;
• Docosapentaenoic acid;
• Docosahexaenoic and others.

And with arthritis and osteoarthritis, it is very important to provide the body with such substances, since they are necessary for the restoration of cartilage tissue and joint performance. In addition, polyunsaturated fatty acids help lower the level of "bad" cholesterol, normalize the glycemic profile and reduce the activity of any inflammatory process, including arthritis.

A significant drop in the content of markers of inflammation in the blood after taking sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds to 79%, is evidenced by the results of an international scientific study ^[4].

Recipe:

1. Mix the pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and flax seeds in equal proportions.
2. Pour them into a paper bag for storage, and then into a glass or porcelain container with a tight-fitting lid.
3. For 12 weeks, take 30 g of this mixture daily, which equals approximately one heaped tablespoon.

Contraindications. In very rare cases, flaxseed, sesame, or pumpkin seeds can cause an allergic reaction. If you are prone to allergies and have never eaten these foods before, eat one teaspoon of each seed separately at short intervals (1-2 days) before trying this folk remedy for arthritis.

In the absence of negative manifestations, you can safely begin a therapeutic course. And there are no other contraindications for taking flax, pumpkin and sesame seeds - these are extremely useful and safe products.

Turmeric Reduces Joint Pain

What arthritis treatment can be without turmeric? This is one of the best spices for our overall health! A fragrant sun-yellow Indian spice, a close relative of the aforementioned ginger, has similar benefits for arthritis. And, by analogy with gingerin, it contains a unique substance named after her - curcumin.

The list of medicinal effects produced by curcumin inspires respect and interest:

• Reduces pain and the intensity of inflammatory reactions by suppressing the activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2;
• Increases the body's resistance to infectious diseases, activating the synthesis of immune factors;
• Disinfects food and kills parasites (for this purpose, turmeric is used in almost all dishes of traditional Indian cuisine);
• Improves appetite and speeds up metabolism.

In a 2012 scientific study, curcumin was found to reduce arthritic joint pain better than diclofenac, one of the most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ^[5].

The bright prospects of using this folk remedy for arthritis are clouded only by the fact that curcumin is very difficult for the body to absorb. To increase the effectiveness of the treatment, you need to add literally a few grains of freshly ground black pepper to the turmeric powder - it will improve the absorption of curcumin by 20 times!

Golden Milk

1. Heat 250 ml milk to 40-45 ° C Celsius (it feels moderately hot when you lower your fingertip).
2. Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder, the same amount of liquid honey and black pepper on the tip of a knife, mix thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into a blender bowl and whisk (optional, this technique simply makes the drink more fluffy and pleasant to drink).
4. Drink an entire glass of "golden milk" before bed and do it every day until the symptoms of arthritis disappear.

Turmeric aqueous solution:

1. Pour warm boiled water into a glass, add one teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix thoroughly.
2. Take a full glass daily 30 minutes before breakfast for two weeks.
3. Take a break for two months, repeat the course if necessary.

Sublingual application:

1. Take half a teaspoon of turmeric and a fifth of ground black pepper, put under the tongue.
2. For 10-15 minutes dissolve the spices until the mouth is filled with saliva.
3. Swallow saliva. Doing this after each meal will improve digestion and deliver curcumin through the mucous membrane and the sublingual vein directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract.

Contraindications

Turmeric should not be taken by people who are allergic to it or have serious liver, gallbladder or pancreas diseases. In addition, the spice can harm the body of a pregnant woman or baby if her mother uses turmeric in therapeutic doses, since curcumin passes into breast milk.

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Rosehip for arthritis treatment

We can talk about the health benefits of rose hips for a long time, which is only one record content of vitamin C. But today we are interested in recipes for the treatment of arthritis. So, recently it turned out that the composition of rose hips contains a unique substance that allows you to fight inflammatory processes in the joints and stimulate the restoration of cartilage tissue - the fatty acid GOPO.

This acid inhibits the activity of enzymes that destroy cartilage, therefore, their lifespan is lengthened. In addition, GOPO boosts collagen synthesis, which is essential not only for the production of new cartilage cells, but also for ligament flexibility, muscle strength and skin firmness. And the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of rose hips is explained by the suppression of the activity of cyclooxygenase, which has already been repeatedly mentioned above.

After a few weeks of regular use of rosehip extract (ground powder), the need for patients with arthritis to take analgesics decreases by 30-45%. This is proven by a scientific study involving three hundred volunteers ^[6].

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Rosehip syrup:

1. Peel half a kilogram of fresh berries from the stalks and antennae, wash and put in a metal colander with a fine mesh, and place it in an enamel pan.
2. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the rose hips, cover the pan with a lid, wrap with towels and leave to rest for 30-40 minutes. You cannot cook berries, such folk recipes for arthritis will not help, because boiling destroys the necessary nutrients.
3. In another saucepan, prepare thick sugar syrup at the rate of 1 cup of water to 1 cup of sugar.
4. Crush the berries in a colander with a pusher, wait until all the liquid drains down and discard them, and add sugar syrup to the resulting infusion and mix thoroughly.
5. Pour the finished medicine into a glass jar or bottle, store in the refrigerator and take 1 tablespoon with each meal, for example, adding to tea.

Rosehip tincture:

1. Grind a glass of dried berries with a coffee grinder or cutter, pour into a glass container with a tight lid.
2. Pour 250 ml of vodka into the powder, seal and shake.
3. Store in a dry, shaded place for 3-4 weeks, then strain.
4. Take a teaspoon of tincture three times a day. This folk remedy helps not only against arthritis, but also against colds, chronic fatigue and vitamin deficiency.

Rosehip tea:

1. Put a tablespoon of dried berries in a cup, pour boiling water over it, cover with a saucer and wait 10-15 minutes.
2. Drink in the morning. You can add a spoonful of honey to the cooled drink.

Contraindications

Eating more than 100 grams of fresh rose hips per day can lead to an overdose of ascorbic acid. If you do this for a long time, stones can appear in the kidneys, and the liver begins to produce too much bilirubin, which is fraught with the development of non-infectious jaundice.

A large amount of rose hips, eaten at once, causes heartburn and epigastric pain. People with gastritis and gastric ulcer with high acidity should refrain from these berries.

Rosehip water infusion harms teeth, thinning enamel and spoiling the color, so after using such a medicine, rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water.

Any rosehip-based drugs, including folk remedies for arthritis, are contraindicated in people with thrombophlebitis or a tendency to thrombosis.

Conclusion

Treatment of arthritis with folk remedies will only work if you use the proven foods and spices listed in this article, which have undergone many scientific studies, and their effectiveness has been confirmed.

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The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist

Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).