According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the number one cause for disability in America. Approximately 54 million adults have been diagnosed with the condition with the number expected to rise to over 78 million by 2040. What’s even more sickening is that babies and children (around 300,000) have doctor-diagnosed arthritis or some kind of a rheumatic condition.
These stats are shocking and discouraging in equal measure. Arthritis symptoms can prevent anyone from living a quality life. The pain and inflammation are incredible. While there’s no known cure for arthritis, there are a few remedies that can help relieve some of its symptoms. We have rounded up some of the herbal remedies for arthritis.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera doesn’t need an introduction as far as healing is concerned. It has magnificent medicinal properties often used to treat skin abrasions. Turns out, this miracle cure can also be used be applied on aching joints to soothe them. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) claims that aloe vera has the ability to decrease blood sugar and gut issues like diarrhea and manage the pain associated with arthritis.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon also has exceptional anti-inflammatory properties making it a great herbal remedy for arthritis. It can help alleviate aches and pains, especially in the mornings when they become worse. However, before you use cinnamon to manage arthritis, take caution. Large doses can be deadly. They can interfere with the body’s ability to clot and can interact with any blood thinning medication.
Black pepper
Black pepper is another greatpain relief and anti-inflammation herbal remedy for arthritis. It is a major ingredient in the famous RA drug Capsaicin which appears in a wide range of over the counter lotions and creams as an anti-inflammatory medication.
Eucalyptus
Much like aloe vera, eucalyptus is popular as an oral medication for a variety of conditions. Topical extracts of eucalyptus leaves contain tannins which may reduce pain and swelling caused by arthritis.
Ginger
Did you know ginger has plenty of uses besides cooking? It is actually a staple in many herbal medications. The components that give ginger its strong flavor contain anti-inflammatory properties. It can reduce joint swelling for all types of arthritis.
These are some of the herbal remedies for arthritis. Add Cat’s claw, green tea, garlic, and Boswellia and you have yourself a vast collection of alternative medicine to alleviate symptoms of arthritis.
