There are actually three common types of arthritis. These
are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around
16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually
will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and
ankles but has been found in the fingers, neck and spine.
Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense,
sponge-like substance. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage
and gradually wears it down.
Another type of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Extremely
painful and inflammatory, it strikes the lining of the joints
and actually attacks two million Americans in their twenties.
Psoriatic Arthritis is not as well known as the previous
two, but actually eats away at the joints and can also manifest
as psoriasis on the skin.
The term Arthritis literally translates to ?oint inflammation.?If
you suffer from any of the different types of Arthritis
listed above, chances are you have taken drugs to combat
the effects or tried other ?ome remedies.?If you haven?
yet tried ?rtication,?it might be helpful. The term ?rtication?comes
from the botanical name, Urtica dioica and dates back some
2,000 years to biblical times. Urtica dioica is ?tinging
Nettle. The treatment is to grasp the nettles in a gloved
hand and swat the sore joints with the nettles. This may
seem bizarre, but the practice has proven to be so effective
for some sufferers of arthritis that they now maintain a
nettle plant on their window sill.
Here are a few more herbs that are used
effectively for the treatment of arthritis:
Black Cohosh
Also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed,
Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful
relaxant as well as being extremely effective with easing
painful menstrual cramps. Ovarian cramps will be relieved
as well as bringing on a delayed menstrual cycle. It is
also effective in the treatment of arthritis, osteo-arthritis,
rheumatic pain and neurological pan. In small doses, appetite
and digestion are greatly improved and is very beneficial
for the nervous system in general.
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Bogbean
Useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the
walls of the colon and digestive juices.
Celery Seeds
Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic,
diuretic or anti-spasmodic. Great for treating rheumatism,
arthritis and gout.
Chapparal
Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronic backache,
skin conditions of warts and blotches. Also one of the best
cancer herbs.
Feverfew
Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis,
dizziness and tinnitus.
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Nettle
The is the herb we referred to earlier and is another one
of those “universal” plants. They are found
all over the world and they strengthen the entire body.
Rheumatism, arthritis, eczema, nosebleeds, arteries, lessen
blood pressure are just a few applications. Nettles contain
calcium, chlorine, iron, potassium, silicon, sodium and
sulphur.
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Saffron
A natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruits and
oils), thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acid
which holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduces
lactic acid build up. Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever
and perspiration.
Yucca
Hope for arthritics. The extract from the plant has been
used with surprising success on arthritis and rheumatism
sufferers.
All of the herbs mentioned here should be available at
your local health food store along with suggestions on how
to prepare them for use. Some applications will be to ingest
in teas while others may facilitate creating a topical treatment.
No matter what natural remedies you choose please consult
your physician to make certain that your course of treatment
does not interfere with medications that your doctor subscribes
for your treatment.
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