Herbs to Fight Arthritis Pain
Turmeric
Used in cooking to make curry, turmeric is a yellow powder made from the related flowering plant. Unlike
other types of herbs, NCCAM has found that turmeric may work best in fighting joint pain
when it is taken orally. Lab studies on rats have also found that this
herb may slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. While relief may
have been seen in animals, few human studies have been conducted with
turmeric.
other types of herbs, NCCAM has found that turmeric may work best in fighting joint pain
when it is taken orally. Lab studies on rats have also found that this
herb may slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. While relief may
have been seen in animals, few human studies have been conducted with
turmeric.
Willow Bark
Willow bark is one of the longest-used herbs in treating inflammation. In fact, patients during Hippocrates’ time
chewed on willow bark to help treat inflammatory conditions. UMMC
reports that the herb shows promise in relieving osteoarthritis-related joint pain, particularly in the knees, back, hips, and neck.
This treatment is taken orally, either by tea or tablet. Getting the
right dose is crucial, as an overdose can cause rashes and other forms
of inflammation.