Herbs to Fight Arthritis Pain
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and has
even been used to reduce inflammation
in the body. It is possible that green tea can be used to treat
arthritis inflammation in the form of beverages, tablets, or tinctures.
The NCCAM found in a 2010 study
that green tea might help both osteoarthritis and RA patients. Many
more studies are needed to prove the potential benefits of green tea.
Thunder God Vine
Thunder god vine is one of the oldest herbs used in Chinese medicine. Extracts from skinned
roots are known for suppressing an overactive immune system, making
thunder god vine a possible alternative candidate for treatment of
autoimmune diseases such as RA. It is best used in topical form applied
directly to the skin. Thunder god vine may work best when used with
conventional RA medications. Use extreme caution with this herb, as it
can be poisonous if extracts are derived from other areas of the vine.