What is the best herbal plant to use for arthritis?

Question

What is the best herbal plant to use for arthritis?

Answer 1

plant derived glucosamine

Answer 2

Well, there are several natural supplements that help joint health, which may remove the cause of the pain. The most popular are Microlactin, Tart Cherries, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, Shark Cartilage, Chicken Collagen, Litozin (Danish Rose Hips), and Bromelain.

If you are vegetarian, there are vegetarian versions of Glucosamine (it's normally from Shellfish), but Cherries, Rose Hips, and Bromelain (an enzyme from Pineapples) are all from plants specifically.

Microlactin is from dairy, Hyaluronic Acid is from Roosters, Chondroitin and MSM are natural forms of Sulfur, Chicken Collagen of course comes from Chicken, and Shark Cartilage of course comes from sharks.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I use an Australian product called Elmore Oil.  You can watch a video here on it. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8lfge3S6S...

Answer 4

Nextvic is right, thats what id use

Answer 5

Marijuana!

Answer 6

turmeric!

it's the yellow stuff that the Indians use in curry. Very anti-inflamatory and also helps muscle pains. the best stuff i have used thus far for arthritis. you get instant relief. I prefer to take it in capsule form.

you also need to lean towards a more alkaline diet. (more dark greens, less coffee, and less sugars and breads). When your blood is too acidic it eats away at the cartilage in your body. A lot of people don't know this.

Answer 7

Burdock, Red Clover, Cleavers, avoid refined foods and limit your meat intake.

Burdock and red clover cleanse the blood, cleavers are a diuretic and cleanse uric acid from the system. Depending on your type of arthritis, most forms are cause by poor digestion and toxins left in the body. That being said, make sure you have regular bowel movements, keep your bowels clear. Uric acid build up causes pain. Be sure to keep you circulation up as well, cayenne is very good for this and for the inflammation that accompanies arthritis. It will regulate the blood flow, easing swelling and pain.

Answer 8

I've included info about essential oils for arthritis, also.

Arthritis Pain Essential Oil Blend

Relieve stiffness and pain by blending Rosemary and Lavender oils or Marjoram and Juniper (2 % of oils to vegetable base oils). It will improve blood supply to muscles and also help in speedy removal of Toxins.

* Eucalyptus oil can be used mixed with other oils such as Baby Oil, Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil to use as a massaging liniment to relieve aches and pains of muscle stiffness, soreness or cramping. This same mix can be used on joints, tendons, and ligaments to help relieve symptoms of Arthritis, Rheumatism, Fibrositis, and sore tendons.

Living With Arthritis

While Arthritis is usually considered to be a condition that affects the older generation, it can affect people of any age. It can affect any part of the body and there are thought to be over 200 different forms of the disease. However, the three most common types of Arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and juvenile Arthritis.

People who are affected by Arthritis can go through many different feelings ranging from anger, frustration, worries for the future and concern about dependency. For the younger person affected by the disease feelings such as how other people will see you is a main concern, while the disease can be debilitating and so not easy to be positive about the outlook, people do come to terms with the condition. In order to come to terms with the disease you can

Talk about your feelings and fears – getting your feelings out in the open is essential to coping with your illness. Talking can relive the feelings of anxiety and Stress you feel about your condition and how others see you. Your confidant can be your doctor, a friend or family member or someone that is suffering from Arthritis themselves.

Learn how to relax and de-Stress – many people who suffer from Arthritis get stressed easily and are unable to relax. You should learn routines that allow you to relax quickly and easily or find an activity or hobby that you could take part in to ease and forget your Stress.

Seek help from a professional – if you don’t feel you can talk to a family member or friend then seek help from a professional. This could be a counselor, doctor, social worker or your local citizen’s advice.

One of the most debilitating aspects of Arthritis is the persistent pain it brings to the sufferer. However sufferers do seem to manage to keep the pain under control to a level where it doesn’t interfere too much with their day-to-day living. Here are some ways to help you deal with and manage the pain associated with Arthritis.

* Keep a note of the best time to take medication in order to get the best benefit

* Notice when cold, heat and getting rest helps the most

* See which form of exercise works best for you and when to do them

* Keep practicing relaxation techniques

* Take a pain management course

* Purchase a device such as the TENS unit to help manage your pain

* Consider hypnosis or acupuncture treatment

* Attend pain clinics recommended by you Doctor.

Catch fish

Eating fish or taking fish-oil Supplements enables people with rheumatoid Arthritis to reduce or even eliminate nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Arthritis Research and Therapy, 2006, vol. 8, no. 1). Although 1,500 mg of omega-3s per day is a good standard dose, Arthritis sufferers need upward of 3 grams daily for anti-inflammatory effects to kick in, says Paul Ratte, ND, of Woodbury, Minnesota. Or try cod-liver oil. “It’s more of a food source, and by taking it by the spoonful it’s more cost-effective than capsules,” he says.

Check out cherries

New research recommends tart cherry juice “for those aching pains postexercise or after a long day,” says Declan Connolly, PhD, director of the University of Vermont’s human performance laboratory. He recorded data from participants who drank 12 ounces of tart cherry juice or a placebo twice daily. “Our research has shown [that the juice] reduces muscle soreness and pain and speeds up recovery from a strenuous exercise bout.” He attributes this effect to anthocyanins, compounds in the juice that help inhibit inflammatory COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2006, vol. 40, no. 8).

Go nuts

In addition to providing good fats that reduce joint inflammation, nuts contain bone-protecting minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium, that help fend off bone density loss (British Journal of Nutrition, 2006, vol. 96 Suppl 2).”Because nuts are so full of great nutrients, by substituting nuts for other less nutritious snack foods you may maximize the benefits to bones and joints. By the way, the skins contain a lot of the nutrients, so it’s a good idea to eat them, too,” says Sara Kurlandsky, PhD, of Syracuse University in New York. Walnuts are a great choice because they contain omega-3s, but all nuts have bone and joint benefits. Aim for a handful a few times a week.

## Herbs & Supplements

Cushion cartilage

Glucosamine and Chondroitin get (and deserve) the lion’s share of acclaim for joint health. They actually rebuild ailing joint cartilage by helping the body make a spongy material to hold water within joints, providing a springy resiliency. Look for a combined product that provides 1,500 mg Glucosamine and 1,200 mg Chondroitin daily; check the label for quality testing by a third party, such as the United States Pharmacopeia (www.usp.org) or NSF (www.nsf.org).

Check pain with sulfur

Joints need the mineral sulfur to keep connective tissues strong and stable. You’ll get plenty through the supplement methylsulfonylmetha ne (MSM), shown to ease joint inflammation and prevent cartilage breakdown. Recently, when a group of boomers with osteoarthritis of the knee took either 3 grams MSM or a placebo twice daily for three months, the MSM group experienced significant pain relief and improved use of knee joints (Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 2006, vol. 14, no. 3). A smaller amount, say 2 grams a day, might be enough to relieve joint pain, although it’s safe to increase it to 3 to 6 grams if necessary. Only a few people at this intake level report problems, such as Diarrhea, headache, and skin rash.

Boost calcium absorption

Vitamin D, which the body creates through sun exposure, is underappreciated for its crucial role in preventing osteoporosis. “Vitamin D is necessary for the efficient absorption of calcium, the principal bone mineral,” explains Robert P. Heaney, MD, a bone-mineral specialist and professor at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. “Therefore, if you’re going to get enough calcium in your body and keep it there, you have to have enough vitamin D.” Heeding well-known concerns about staying out of the sun, 65 percent to 85 percent of American adults are walking around with a vitamin D shortfall, Heaney says. He advocates Supplements of 1,000 to 2,000 IU per day.

Mind your magnesium

Getting too little of this mineral interferes with proper calcium metabolism and the hormones that regulate calcium, making usable calcium less available to the body. As a supplement, 250 mg magnesium is a safe, beneficial amount.

These are just some of the ways that people have been known to successfully manage their Arthritis and of course you should discuss ways to help you with your doctor. You doctor will also be able to advise you of clinics in your area that you can attend to learn how to deal more effectively with the disease and the pain that it brings.

Hope this helps! :)

Dee

Answer 9

check a such link.

http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i.1478...

i translated from russian on english info.

Answer 10

fish oil and osteochondritin.  They can lubricate your joints supposedly.  I don't know personally though.

Answer 11

Some of the many useful plants are Cat's Claw

Bilberry, Oregano, Sage, Feverfew, Garlic, Reishi mushroom, Ginger, etc. ..

Juices are:

-Celery, Parsly & Carrot juice

-Fresh Pineapple juice

-A glass of cherry juice a day

is extremely beneficial..

Liquids & Supplements:

Collodial silver and collodial gold.

-Copper

-Boron

-Vitamin C

-B-50 supplements

-Co-Q-10

Others:

-Moderate exercise

-Direct Sunlight

-Sauna

-Bio Water (High pH Drinking Water)

-Healthy diet consisting of 80% fruits & vegetables

-eliminating refined carbohydrates...

Best

Answer 12

Its not a plant but its call Chondroitan or Shark Cartilage. Can be bought at health food stores.

Answer 13

Devils Claw is clinically proven very effective for rhuematism and arthritis.

It's both anti-inflammatory and analgesic with little or no side effects in most people and is safe for long term use.