Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk remedies

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

Quite successfully they can be used as an adjunct to the main therapeutic course, but only after prior consultation with your doctor. What methods for the treatment of osteoarthritis with different localization can be used at home:

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How can arthrosis be treated with folk remedies? Quite often patients with degenerative-dystrophic joint disease apply compresses, rub ointments for osteoarthritis, rub the affected areas with tinctures, take baths, drink decoctions and more. Some important points for those who will treat osteoarthritis with folk remedies at home:

• The use of any alternative method of therapy should first be agreed with the physician. If you do not want to harm your health, do not ignore the opinion of a specialist.
• Many recipes from traditional medicine are well known to doctors. They can easily tell you which ones will work best for you.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (tincture of cinquefoil), decoctions and rubbing, use only high-quality raw materials that can be purchased 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 medicine immediately and seek professional medical help.

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

Compresses

By evening, almost every patient suffering from osteoarthritis develops swelling of the affected joints and the painful sensations intensify. Compresses will help to cope 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 formed. It is then spread on cheesecloth or a thin natural tissue. The compress should be placed on the inflamed joint. The duration of the procedure is 60-90 minutes. The compress can be repeated every day for a week.
2. Compress based on cabbage and honey. It is considered one of the most popular recipes of traditional medicine, as it does not require much effort to prepare and use. Take a few leaves of fresh cabbage before bed. Smear one side of the leaf with honey and apply on the affected joint. To wrap the whole joint, we need about 3-4 cabbage leaves, pre-smeared with honey. To increase efficiency, we additionally wrap the joint with polyethylene and wool fabric. As a rule, the compress is applied all night. 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 a viscous paste, you need to take less water than in standard cooking. After cooking, the porridge should cool. Then spread it on a thick cloth, wrap it and apply it on the joint. As with the previous recipe, you can wrap the top with polyethylene and wool fabric (such as a scarf) to increase efficiency.
4. Kefir compress. Eggshells are thoroughly ground to a fine powder. Add the kefir and stir this mixture. It is then wrapped in plain cloth. Apply to the affected joint. Wrap the top with polyethylene and a woolen scarf.
5. Chalk and dairy compress. Sometimes chalk is used instead of the shell. As a rule, a type of chalk used in school is used. Building chalk is not suitable as it can irritate the skin. Dilute the powder mixture with each dairy product, such as kefir, sour cream or yogurt. The mixture should be homogeneous but thick enough. Apply to the joint, while wrapping it with plastic wrap on top. A compress is usually applied at night.
6. Horseradish compress. Finely chop the horseradish roots. We put them on low heat, but we try not to boil the water. Spread the stewed horseradish on a linen towel. It is then applied to the affected joint. The duration of the procedure should be 2-3 hours.
7. The application of fresh fern leaves brings considerable relief. The top of the joint can be wrapped in gauze or plastic wrap.

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

Ointments

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

• Complex ointment. Take three types of herbs of approximately 10 grams: sweet clover, hops and St. John's wort. We mix all these herbs in 50 grams of Vaseline. Bring the ointment to a homogeneous state. It is necessary to lubricate the affected joints up to 3 times a day for 10 days.
• An external remedy based on celandine. Grind the leaves and stems of celandine. We will need 3 tablespoons of this medicinal herb, which we put in a small bowl and add a glass of sunflower oil. It should be insisted for at least 2 weeks. After this period, the solution should be filtered. The resulting external agent can be applied to the affected area with massage movements every day. The duration of the therapeutic course is about 25-30 days.
• Hellebore ointment. Grind 20 grams of Caucasian hellebore. Then add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, honey and mustard powder. The resulting mixture was heated on a water bath and poured into a small vessel. According to patient reviews, the ointment is quite effective for pain in the small joints of the arms and legs.
• External agent based on hop cones. Mix hop cones and Vaseline in a ratio of 1: 4. It is recommended to use up to 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.

Treating osteoarthritis with folk remedies at home is not able to completely rid you of the disease, but it is possible to reduce clinical symptoms such as pain, swelling and inflammation.

Joint friction agents

In both inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints, various types of folk remedies are widely used. To date, these recipes are quite a lot. Let's focus on the most effective:

• Dandelion tincture. You need to get a small container of opaque glass. About half of the bottle is full of dandelion heads. Then vodka is poured into it. For the recipe to be effective, the liquid must be infused for at least 30 days. After the required period, the contents of the bottle are filtered. With the resulting tincture of dandelions rub the affected joints before bedtime.
• Angelica infusion. To prepare this infusion, you will need a tablespoon of medicinal herb angelica, which we pour into a glass of hot water. Allow the liquid to infuse for 20 minutes. It is then necessary to strain, and the infusion can be used as a rub for the affected joints. Repeated use - 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• Zoster tincture. To prepare a tincture of buckwheat, you will need 5 tablespoons of medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist for 10-12 days. After the time has elapsed, the liquid must be filtered. Apply a tincture of joster to rub the joints twice a day for a week.
• Complex rubbing. In equal parts we take copper, glycerin, iodine solution and alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can take vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Mix all these components well and let it boil for two hours. This rubbing is very effective in relieving pain.
• Healing collection for rubbing. We take the following types of plants in one tablespoon: eucalyptus, needles, hyssop and chamomile. Fill the healing collection with vegetable oil. Sometimes corn or olive oil is also used. It is advisable to insist for about a day. Apply this rub twice a day. It can also be used as a massage lubricant.
• Friction based on propolis. A small amount of propolis should be melted (about 70-100 grams). Add sunflower oil. Then cool the mixture and rub into the affected joint when pain occurs.

Without the approval of the attending physician, it is not recommended to treat osteoarthritis with various folk remedies at home.

Therapeutic baths

Balneotherapy is almost always prescribed for the treatment of most degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It should be noted that in folk medicine this therapeutic method is also widely used. Some popular recipes that help with osteoarthritis:

1. Mustard bath. We will need about 150 grams of mustard powder, which must be diluted in 2-3 liters of warm water. When diluting the mustard powder, the main care should be taken not to leave lumps. Pour the resulting mixture into a standard bath that you plan to take. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. After taking a therapeutic bath, wash off the remnants of the mustard mixture in the shower, put on warm pajamas and lie down under the covers.
2. Mint bath. Dry mint grass collected during the flowering period is used to prepare this bath. Pour the mint in a small saucepan or iron bucket and pour water in a ratio of 1: 3. Then boil the solution for 20 minutes. In addition, after boiling insist for about half an hour. Then pour the mint solution into the bath. The duration of the bath is determined individually. The body needs to evaporate. Then dry and put on warm clothes.
3. Healing bath. Take three tablespoons of St. John's wort, oregano, calendula, nettle and burdock root. Separately insist in a small bowl of hot water for an hour. Then pour the herbal infusion into the bath. The bathing procedure should not exceed 20 minutes.

Urgent request - if you decide to supplement the traditional treatment of osteoarthritis with various traditional medicines, first consult with your doctor, who will help you choose the most optimal drugs and methods for their use.