Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk remedies

Currently, more and more people are trying to treat chronic degenerative-dystrophic joint pathology (osteoarthritis, arthrosis, spondylarthrosis, polyosteoarthritis, etc. ) at home using traditional medicine. Nevertheless, as clinical practice shows, it is not worth switching to exclusively non-traditional methods of treatment.

Quite successfully, they can be used as an adjunct to a basic therapeutic course, but only after prior consultation with the attending physician. What methods of treatment of osteoarthritis of different localization can be used at home:

Ethnosciences

How can osteoarthritis be treated with folk remedies? Often, patients with degenerative-dystrophic joint disease apply compresses, ointments for arthrosis, tinctures of damaged areas, take baths, apply decoctions, and so on. Sh. A few important points for those who are going to treat osteoarthritis at home with folk remedies. :

• The use of any alternative method of therapy must first be agreed with your doctor. If you do not want to harm your health, do not ignore the opinion of a specialist.
• Many traditional medicine recipes are well known to doctors. They can easily tell you which one will be most suitable for your case.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (decoctions of cinnamon), decoction and grinding, use only high-quality raw materials, which you can buy today in pharmacies or specialty stores. Do not buy ready-made medicines from folk remedies.
• Carefully read the composition of the drug. You should not have an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to any of its components.
• If side effects occur, you should stop using this drug immediately and seek professional medical help.

The use of traditional medicine for the treatment of osteoarthritis is best combined with traditional methods of treatment.

Compresses

Towards evening almost all patients with osteoarthritis develop swelling of the damaged joints and painful sensations intensify. Compresses can help you deal with these unpleasant clinical manifestations of chronic rheumatic pathology. Among all the recipes, we list the most common:

1. Clay compress. The clay and water are mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Then apply on cottage cheese or a thin natural cloth. The compress should be applied to the inflamed joint. The duration of the procedure is 60-90 minutes. The compression can be repeated every day for a week.
2. Compression based on cabbage and honey. It is considered to be one of the most popular recipes in traditional medicine because it does not require much effort to prepare and use. Pick up some fresh cabbage leaves before bed. Lubricate one side of the leaf with honey and apply on the damaged joint. To bend the whole joint we need about 3-4 cabbage leaves, pre-greased with honey. To increase the efficiency, the joint is additionally wrapped with polyethylene and woolen cloth. The compress is usually applied overnight. There are no special restrictions on the duration of the procedure.
3. Oatmeal compress. Five tablespoons of oatmeal should be boiled for 7-8 minutes. To get viscous porridge you need to take less water than in standard preparation. After cooking the porridge should cool. Then we transfer it to a dense fabric, wrap it and put it on the joint. As in the previous recipe, you can wrap the top with polyethylene and a woolen cloth (for example, a scarf) to increase efficiency.
4. Kefir compress. Egg shells are finely ground to a fine powder. Kefir is added and this mixture is mixed. It is then wrapped in plain cloth. Apply to the damaged joint. We wrap the top with polyethylene and a woolen scarf.
5. Chalk and dairy compresses. Sometimes chalk is used instead of shell. The type of chalk used in school is usually used. Construction chalk is not suitable as it can irritate the skin. Dilute the powdered mixture with any dairy product such as kefir, sour cream or yogurt. The mixture should be uniform but thick enough. Apply to the joint, and wrap it with plastic tape on top. The compress is usually applied at night.
6. Horse compress. Finely chop the milk roots. We stand on a slow fire, but try not to boil the water. We spread the steamed onion on the linen. It is then applied to the affected joint. The duration of the procedure should be 2-3 hours.
7. The use of fresh fern leaves brings significant relief. From above, the joint can be wrapped in marl or plastic wrap.

Many patients use conventional vacuum jars as a folk remedy for osteoarthritis, which quite often has a positive effect.

Ointments

In most cases, traditional methods of treating rheumatic pathology include the use of various healing ointments, creams and gels as topical therapy. Traditional medicine also uses medicines in the form of ointments. Natural herbs are usually used for their preparation. Here are some examples of recipes that can be used to treat osteoarthritis at home:

• Complex ointment. Three types of herbs take about 10 grams: sweet clover, hops, and St. John’s wort. Mix all these herbs in 50 grams of Vaseline. The ointment is brought to a homogeneous state. It is necessary to lubricate the damaged joints 3 times a day for 10 days.
• External agent based on celandine. Grind the celandine leaves and stems. You will need 3 tablespoons of this medicinal herb, which you place in a small bowl and add a cup of sunflower oil. You must insist for at least 2 weeks. After this period the solution should be filtered. The obtained external agent can be applied to the affected area with massaging movements every day. The duration of the therapeutic course is about 25-30 days.
• Ointment from hellebore. Grind 20 grams of Caucasian stick. Then add one tablespoon of vegetable oil, honey and mustard powder. The resulting mixture is heated in a water bath and poured into a small container. According to patient reviews, the ointment is quite effective in relieving pain in small joints of the arms and legs.
• An external agent based on hop cones. We mix hop cones and medical Vaseline in a 1: 4 ratio. It is recommended to use 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.

Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk remedies at home can not completely relieve the disease, but it is quite possible to reduce clinical symptoms such as pain, swelling and inflammation.

Funds for funds

Various folk remedies for the joint are widely used in both inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints. To date, these recipes are presented quite a lot. Let's talk about the most effective:

• Dandelion tincture. You should get small utensils made of opaque glass. About half of the bottle is filled with dandelion heads. After that, vodka is poured into it. For the recipe to be effective, the liquid must be infused for at least 30 days. The contents of the bottle are filtered after the required period. Use the resulting tincture of dandelions to rub the damaged joints before going to bed.
• Angel infusion. To prepare this infusion you will need one tablespoon of the healing herb Angelica, which we pour into a glass of hot water. Allow the liquid to stand for 20 minutes. Then need to strain and infusion can be used for damaged joints. Frequency of use - 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• Zoster tincture. To prepare the pepper tincture you will need 5 tablespoons of the medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist for 10-12 days. The liquid should be filtered over time. Apply Joster tincture to the joints twice a day for a week.
• Complex rubles. We take honey, glycerin, iodine solution and alcohol in equal parts. If there is no alcohol, you can get vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Thoroughly mix all these components and leave for two hours. This burn is very effective in relieving pain.
• Healing collection for grinding. In one tablespoon we take the following species of plants: eucalyptus, needles, hyssop and chamomile. Fill the healing collection with vegetable oil. Sometimes corn or olive oil is also used. It is recommended to insist for about a day. Apply it gently twice a day. In addition, it can be used as a lubricant for massage.
• Grinding on the basis of propolis. You need to add a small amount of propolis (about 70-100 grams). Add sunflower oil. Then cool the mixture and massage into the affected joint area when pain appears.

Without the consent of the attending physician, it is not recommended to treat osteoarthritis at home using a variety of folk remedies.

Healing baths

Balneotherapy is almost always prescribed to treat most degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is noteworthy that this therapeutic method is also widely used in folk medicine. Here are some popular recipes to help with osteoarthritis:

1. Mustard bath. You will need about 150 grams of mustard powder, which should be diluted in 2-3 liters of warm water. When diluting mustard powder the main care should be taken so that no lumps remain. Pour the resulting mixture into the standard bath you are going to take. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. After taking a therapeutic bath, we wash the remnants of the mustard mixture in the shower, put on warm pajamas and lie down under the cover.
2. Bath with mint. To prepare this bath, dry mint grass collected during the flowering period is used. Pour the mint into a small saucepan or iron bucket and pour the water in a ratio of 1: 3. The solution is then boiled for 20 minutes. In addition, after boiling it is insisted to stand for about half an hour. Then pour the mint solution into the bath. The duration of the bath is determined individually. It is essential that the body evaporates. Then dry and put on warm clothes.
3. Healing bath. Take three tablespoons of St. John’s Wort, oregano, calendula, nettle and burdock root. Insist them separately in a small container with hot water for one hour. Then pour the herbal infusion into the bath. The washing procedure should not take more than 20 minutes.

Urgent Request - If you decide to supplement the traditional treatment of osteoarthritis with a variety of traditional medicine, first consult a doctor who will help you choose the most optimal medications and methods of their use.