One of the largest joints in the human’s anatomy it comprises of the thighbone’s lower end which moves on the shinbone’s upper end in circular motion. With the patella grooving towards the end of the thighbone. The motion of the connecting bones is controlled by the large ligaments, borne by the knee .These ligaments also brace the knees from any kind of jerk or abnormal movement.
Therefore these ligaments are most susceptible .Knee is one of the most imperative joint, being weight bearers of the body, therefore injury to the knee is a grave affair as it hampers the mobility of the body. A knee injury occurs when a healthy knee is exposed to sudden exertion or blow that either causes dislocation, broken bone, swelling in the joints, or bleeding in the knee as well. First and foremost the seriousness of the injury should be gauged .This injury can be acute, a long term or a short term injury.
Acute injury such as a fracture requires prompt medical attention whereas in certain other short term injuries the knees can be treated with Herbal remedies successfully. Even before administering the herbal treatment, a very basic and common mode of treatment for these knee injuries is R.I.C.E., which “rest, ice, compression, and elevation.” Some of the herbs used to treat knee injury are as follows.
Top Herbal Remedies For Knee Injury
Arnica Herb
(Arnica montana),also known as leopard’s bane or mountain tobacco, is actually a wildflower that is commonly used for making herbal treatments topically and otherwise in tinctures .Medicines are produced from this herb to heal bruises and certain traumatic injuries .
It is an Ideal painkiller and provides anti-inflammatory and anti-biotic benefits as well .Overstressed and tired muscles also get relief as the stiffness of the muscles and ligaments are eased on the consumption of a few drops of its tincture.
Hawthorn ( Crataegus species )
This is an herb with high content of flavonoids that assists in strengthening of weak ligaments in the knee joints
Licorice Root
Herbalists recommend this herb for its anti-inflammatory properties which are devoid of cortisones, for healing the injuries and soothing the pain in the injured joint. It can be taken internally in the form of tinctures capsules and tea as well
Calendula Flower
This famous and versatile herb is known to stop muscle spasms, inflammation in the joints and reduce the swelling in the injured knee joints. It is essentially crushed and the paste is applied.
A hot compress of this herb relaxes muscles, soothes the membranes that are inflamed, and also helps in stimulating the synovial fluids.It has the ability to relieve pain in the joint and also repair the damaged cartilages and also the connective tissue when taken internally .
White Oak Bark
This herb is armed with antiseptic, astringent properties to heal tissue injuries. It is a cell proliferant that aids in healing the external injury on the surface and also directly helps in lowering the swelling. Small blood vessels that tend to get damaged due to bruising on the knees is also taken care of by this herb.
Comfrey
Comfrey leaves and root and the rhizome, though containing toxic chemicals (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) are ideally used to form medicines. This plant is highly beneficial in healing joint inflammation, wounds, fractures in the knee .It is used as an applicators on the skin for curing bruises swollen veins sometimes in rheumatoid arthritis as well.
Researchers recommend direct application on the skin to alleviate tenderness and the pain of sprains, and the tenderness of the bruises and also the pain and discomfort in the joints and muscles
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.
