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Arthritis or Joint Pain Herbal Med Against RheumatismNews 2020. 2. 12. 17:31
Joint pain, arthritis, arthritis ... So many ailments that require a heavy therapeutic arsenal. Herbal medicine can then present an alternative or a complement to conventional drugs. Overview of the plants best known for relieving rheumatism.
Phytotherapy against rheumatism
The affections of the joints cause pain of mechanical origin with often a limitation of the associated movements. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs often represent a first therapeutic response by the doctor, in combination with hygieno-dietetic measures . Besides these drugs, there are also many plants containing molecules with amazing effects on these pains.
Arthritis, arthritis ... What is rheumatism?
The term "rheumatism" includes 3 types of damage to the bones and joints :
Inflammatory rheumatism, real rheumatism or arthritis - are inflammation of the joints : rheumatoid arthritis , ankylosing spondylitis , systemic lupus erythematosus ...;
Said rheumatism "wear" : the osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage of the joints and leads to a more or less rapid destruction of cartilage) or conditions due to hypersollicitations joints can be seen in athletes or in certain occupational diseases;
Finally, the third type of rheumatism is represented by bone diseases such as osteoporosis or vitamin D deficiencies for example.
Ginger poultice
Grate a fresh root of ginger, apply it on painful joints. Hold the poultice with a tissue or band for 20 min to 30 min. Let the heat penetrate, which will promote detoxification and the circulation of fluids.
Plants to cure arthritis
Characterized by inflammation and an increase in joint volume , arthritis is an often painful disease . Making the joints rigid, it handicaps the patients' autonomy of movement . Several plants can then be used for their anti-inflammatory properties:
Devil's claw (harpagophytum);
Blackcurrant ;
Roman chamomile ;
Rosemary .
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Other plants also help fight pain. We can thus cite :
The meadowsweet (which contains substances close to aspirin);
The work ;
Poplar ;
Willow bark .
Their analgesic and anti-rheumatic action will reduce painful attacks and thus increase the capacity of movement of the affected joints.
According to Emmanuelle Guilbaudeau, herbalist and phytotherapist , " all damage to connective tissue has a local and systemic inflammatory component . In herbalism, we therefore recommend taking into account 2 points: pain management and protection of connective tissues."
"Food, gentle movement, and hydration are the foundation for joint health ," says the therapist. You can opt for cryotherapy , which consists of applying cold to pain, hydrotherapy (alternating hot / cold), or massages. " The main thing is to bring back circulation in these different parts of the body" adds the therapist. The 're poultices of cabbage help to root out the heat and reduce edema. As for the castor oil castor , it helps to dissolve the crystals which irritate the connective tissues.
Plants to decrease pain
The harmless and analgesic plants
Infused oil : Arnica montana
Essential oils : Helichrysum italicum (Italian helichrysum), Laurus nobilis (noble laurel), eucalyptus citriodorata (lemon eucalyptus), Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen)
Antispasmodic plants
They help improve joint mobility and reduce pain when there is spasm or muscle tension:
lavandula angustifolia essential oil (true lavender)
Anti-inflammatory plants
Turmeric longa (turmeric) and Zingiber officinale (ginger) (internally and externally)
Plants to treat osteoarthritis
Patients often consult with inflammatory arthritis flares, painful flares which can be reduced thanks to the plants mentioned above. These acute pain can be treated preferably by meadowsweet or the meadowsweet , which in addition to their anti-inflammatory qualities , contain many trace elements involved in the protection of cartilage and bone mineralization. Horsetail is certainly the most cited plant for its remineralizing effects in osteoarthritis , in the same way as bamboo.
A preparation in drops based on four active substances makes it possible to treat osteoarthritis: goldenrod stem, ash bark, bark and poplar leaf. If you are following a chemical and synthetic treatment in parallel, you can then reduce the dosage or stop it.
Finally, the fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and trace elements are indicated, such as:
Pineapple ;
Blackcurrant ;
Watercress ;
Raspberry ;
Corn .
Regular consumption can help rebuild bone and fight pain .
Zoom on the Queen of meadows (Filipendula ulmaria)
Properties : Anti-inflammatory, Anti-ulcerogenic, Astringent, Analgesic, Diuretic, Blood thinner / antithrombic, Antiseptic, Gastro-protective
Indications : Ulcers and heartburn, Inflammation of the intestines or stomach, Arthritis, Vascular thrombosis, Hyperplasia of the cervix, Cystitis, Fever
Modes of use : Infusion, Tincture, Vinegar, Capsules / powder
Contraindications and precautions : Anticoagulants / blood thinners, Allergy to salicylates, Coagulation disorders, G6PD deficiency
Some mixtures of plants against rheumatism
HERBAL TEA FOR RHEUMATISM
30 g bitter-sweet stem;
25 g black elder flowers;
25 g willow bark;
10 g of sandalwood;
10 g of juniper berries.
Instructions : pour 150 ml of boiling water on a tablespoon of this mixture, leave to infuse 10 to 15 minutes and consume 3 or 4 cups per day.
OINTMENTS SOOTHING PAIN AND RHEUMATISM
10 g of camphor;
10 g of eucalyptus oil;
10 g of turpentine oil.
Instructions : add peanut or sunflower oil to complete. Apply several times a day on painful areas.
RECIPE FOR TREATING ARTHRITIS
70 g nettle tincture;
25 g tincture of arnica;
5 g of camphor.
Instructions : apply 10 drops several times a day to painful joints.
Plants against joint pain
There are many plants but also fruits and vegetables which can act on acute and chronic joint pain.
We can cite :
Horseradish root (recommended in mild muscle pain);
Arnica flower (anti-inflammatory and analgesic action);
Cayenne pepper (activates circulation and soothes pain);
Camphor tree (analgesic action and activates circulation);
St. John's Wort (anti-inflammatory action, very effective in muscle pain and bruising);
Peppermint (anti-inflammatory action);
White mustard seeds (stimulate the skin and activate circulation);
Comfrey and nettle (anti-inflammatory actions).
Note : the presence of helenaline in arnica flowers often triggers allergic reactions. Do not apply to open wounds. Otherwise, use arnica from Spain or Portugal, which does not contain helenaline.
The limits of herbal medicine
Please note, in the case of arthritis of infectious or allergic origin, phytotherapy will necessarily be accompanied by drug treatments prescribed by your doctor. It is the same for any serious pathology: herbal medicine cannot be the only treatment.
In addition, herbal medicines are not without side effects . Likewise, they can interact with other drugs . It is therefore essential to seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and to always report any treatments in progress .'News' 카테고리의 다른 글
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