Millions in the world after a certain age suffer a debilitating autoimmune disease of joints, called as arthritis. Arthritis is mainly an inflammation disorder that causes swelling and pain in joints, bones and surrounding tissues. Most of the middle aged people suffer from this persistent pain and the only relief from this pain is a joint replacement surgery.
Sufferers cannot eliminate the pain from their life but can only manage the disease effectively to restrict its reach. Read on to find out the most effective herbs that will help you manage this pain effectively.
Herbal Remedies For Arthritis Knee Pain
Bosewillia
Bosewillia is a great anti inflammatory and treats swelling and pain. It is a long used Chinese herb popularly used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Bosewillic acid content in this herb relieves pain, swelling and also increases mobility of joints in arthritic patients. Bosewillia extracts are available in forms capsules and tablets. Normal dosage is between 150 to 400 mg taken 3-4 times in a day.
Kava Kava
Kava Kava is an analgesic and hence can be helpful in treating even the chronic type of pain in arthritis patients. It has a good sedative and muscle relaxing power that will support relaxing and soothing of pain. It is a good diuretic as well that can relieve joints off water retention hence making it more valuable in treating arthritis.
The active component that gives this therapeutic effect to this herb is a compound called kavalactones which works on limb system. This must be strictly administered under a herbalist’s guidance, as it also has narcotic consequence.
Guggal
Commiphora Mukul or Guggul is an Indian herb that possesses strong healing properties by virtue of gugulipid and guggulsterone, the two active compounds present in it.
These are anti oxidants that help to reduce the symptoms and also strengthen immune system. Add ½ teaspoon water to ¼ teaspoon of Guggul and drink this mixture 30 minutes before meals atleast 3 times a day.
Devil’s Claw
It is an approved non prescription medicine for relieving pains significantly in arthritis and back pains. It starts to show good relief in pain in as less as 10 days.
Its harpagide content has anti-inflammatory effect as efficient as drugs like Ibuprofen and acetaminophen. It can successfully fight painful conditions and crippling effects of this disease. It helps general wellness as well apart from treating many other medical conditions.
Cayenne/ Red Chili
Capsicain is an active compound present in red chillies. Capsicain medicines are a very good replacement of anti-inflammatory drugs. They can be taken for relieving pain in mild to chronic types of arthritis.
It is an exceptional pain reliever herb. It releases endorphins to reduce pain significantly and acts as an analgesic. They are also available as creams to be applied on affected joints 3-4 times per day. 0.5 to 1 gram of cayenne taken orally also works best for reducing pain.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is also known as winter cherry and is a popular Indian arthritis management herb. It is a very capable anti-inflammatory that helps reduce swelling and supports the degenerative bones.
3 grams of ashwagandha taken three times in a day shows a noticeable improvement in the conditions of patients.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
