Posted on November 15, 2007 in Latest News
Arthritis is a joint inflammatory disorder which can affect any joint of the body. The affected joint becomes painful and inflamed. Most common types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of autoimmune disease whereas osteoarthritis is degenerative disease. The general symptoms involved with arthritis are swelling, joint pain, stiffness and loss of joint movement.
Although alternative therapies like home remedies, magnetic therapies etc. lessen the pain and other symptoms but doesn’t cure arthritis completely. There are large number herbs which effectively reduce the inflammation and chronic pain associated with arthritis. Here are some herbs which are commonly used in your day to day life and have therapeutic value also.
- Celery (Apium graveolens): Different plant parts of celery contain at least 25 different anti-inflammatory compounds. Celery is also a rich source of minerals. In case of acute arthritis attack you can take celery seed tea. To prepare this tea you need to mix 1 teaspoon of celery seed and 1 cup of boiling hot water. Cover the mixture and allow it to stand for 15 minutes. Strain it and drink it.
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Research study shows that ginger is highly beneficial in reduction of the swelling and pain. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis then you can try ginger tea or even ginger compress.
- Mustard Plaster (Brassica alba): It acts as one of the most popular counter-irritant treatment for arthritis. You can use mustard seeds in the form of poultice. For this you have to crush the seed, moisten the grinded seeds with vinegar and then sprinkle little flour on it. Lastly on a cloth spread the mixture and use it as poultice on the affected area.
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare): Oregano is one of the potent antioxidant. It contains a large amount of rosmarinic acid which has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. There are research evidences which shows that these properties of Oregano are beneficial in relieving from pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
Other herbs which can be highly beneficial in relieving from symptoms of arthritis are Turmeric, Wintergreen, Yucca, Feverfew, Sesame Seeds, Chaparral, Hops, Devil’s Claw, etc.
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