Herbal remedies for
rheumatoid arthritis
Natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis are delicious too
Following is a discussion of herbal remedies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
For a general discussion of herbal remedies for arthritis click here. Also, please visit our sister site for helpful info on the role of hydration on RA - dehydration & arthritis. Finally, our other sister site on exercise has an excellent page detailing how to use exercise for arthritis. Just a few words on what rheumatoid arthritis consists of. RA is one of several forms of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is essentially an inflammation of body joints. Mainly affects the lining of the joints (synovial membrane) & other organs. Symptoms include cartilage and bone erosion which can cause joint deformity. Pain, swelling, and redness are common. Causes not known but may be the result of immune dysfunction. RA can begin at any age. No formal cure exists. Medication helps manage disease. As in many autoimmune & inflammatory disorders, natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis can be very effective at little cost, with few side effects.
Top herbal remedies for rheumatoid arthritis
Blueberries & cherries are rather delicious herbal remedies for rheumatoid arthritis, don’t you think. Both berries have anti-inflammatory properties perfect for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Eat berries in season or drink juices. Mixing the two juices is quite delicious if you add another milder juice like apple. If taking supplements, like tincture, take as directed.Hawthorn berries are excellent for heart problems & hypertension. Additionally, hawthorne berries are powerful anti-inflammatory and so are beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis. Take capsules or tincture as directed. Boswellia is an Indian herb for rheumatoid arthritis. Studies confirm it can ease symptoms including pain. Take 400-800 mg of extract in capsules or tablets three times per day. Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is powerful natural remedy against arthritis & inflammation. Luckily, unlike its prescription counterparts, Chinese skullcap has no side effects. Dong quai is another herb for rheumatoid arthritis. I’s especially good for relieving muscle & joint pains. Take I tbsp. of dried root juice three times daily. Licorice acts in the body like cortisone, without the harmful side-effects. Take as directed but avoid if you are pregnant, nursing or suffer from high blood pressure. Sarsaparilla is anti-inflammatory, useful if you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Take it as a tea as often as needed or simply take as directed (up to 9 tsps extract daily). Turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory action due to the curcumin in it. The dosage is 400 to 600 mg 3x daily. Or, just eat lots of curried foods.
Two more delicious herbal remedies for rheumatoid arthritis are pineapple & papaya. Each contains enzymes that have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Eat the delicious fruits in season or get tablets that contain active enzymes. Another natural remedy for rheumatoid arthritis, evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which is a good anti-inflammatory. Take either 12 capsules daily or ˝ tsp of oil. Finally, horsetail is another Chinese herb for rheumatoid arthritis. Use as directed.
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