Treatment of arthrosis with traditional medicine

Today, more and more people are trying to treat chronic degenerative-dystrophic joint pathologies (osteoarthrosis, arthrosis, spondylarthrosis, polyosteoarthrosis, etc. ) at home using folk remedies. Nevertheless, as clinical practice shows, there is no point in turning exclusively to non-traditional methods of treatment.

Quite successfully, they can be used in addition to the basic course of therapy, but only after prior consultation with the attending physician. What methods of treating arthrosis of various localizations can be used at home:

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

• The use of any alternative method of therapy must first be approved by a doctor. If you do not want to harm your health, do not ignore the opinion of a specialist.
• Many traditional medicine recipes are already known by doctors. They can easily tell you which one is best suited for your case.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (cinquefoil tincture), decoctions and rubs, use only high-quality raw materials, which today can be purchased in pharmacies or specialized stores. Do not buy ready-made medicines from traditional medicines.
• 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 folk remedies for arthrosis is best combined with traditional methods of treatment.

Compress

By evening, almost every patient suffering from arthrosis experiences swelling of the affected joint, and the sensation of pain increases. Compresses will help to cope with the unpleasant clinical manifestations of this chronic rheumatic pathology. Among all the recipes, we list the most common:

1. Compress clay. Clay and water are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then apply on cheesecloth or thin natural cloth. Compresses 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 traditional medicine recipes, as it does not require much effort to prepare and use it. Take some fresh cabbage leaves before going to bed. Lubricate one side of the leaf with honey and apply it to the sore joint. To wrap the whole joint, we need about 3-4 cabbage leaves, which have been greased with honey. To increase efficiency, we also wrap the joints with polyethylene and wool fabric. As a rule, compresses are laid throughout the night. There are no specific restrictions on the duration of the procedure.
3. Oatmeal compress. Five tablespoons of oatmeal should be boiled for 7-8 minutes. To get thick porridge, you need to take less water than standard cooking. After cooking, the porridge should cool. Then we spread it on a dense cloth, wrap it and apply it to the joints. As with the previous recipe, you can wrap the top in polyethylene and wool fabric (for example, a scarf) to increase efficiency.
4. Kefir compress. The egg shell is completely ground into a fine powder. Kefir is added and the mixture is stirred. Then wrapped in ordinary cloth. Apply to the affected joint. From above we wrap with polyethylene and a woolen scarf.
5. Compress lime and dairy products. Sometimes lime is used instead of shells. Usually, the type of chalk used, which is used in schools. Building lime is not suitable as it can irritate the skin. Dilute the powdered mixture with any dairy products, such as kefir, sour cream, or yogurt. The mixture should be homogeneous, but thick enough. Apply it to the joint, while wrapping it with a plastic film on top. Usually the compress is done at night.
6. Radish compress. Finely chop the horseradish root. We put it on a slow fire, but we try not to boil the water. We spread the steamed radish on a linen cloth. It is then applied to the affected joint. The duration of the procedure should be 2-3 hours.
7. Significant relief brings the application of fresh fern leaves. From above, the joints can be wrapped with gauze or plastic wrap.

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

Ointment

In most cases, traditional methods of treating rheumatic pathologies include the use of various medicinal ointments, creams and gels as topical therapy. Traditional medicine also uses drugs in the form of ointments. Natural herbs are usually used for its preparation. Here are examples of some recipes that can be used in the treatment of arthrosis at home:

• Complex ointment. Three types of herbs were taken about 10 grams each: sweet clover, hops and St. John's wort. We mix all these ingredients in 50 grams of vaseline. We bring the ointment to a homogeneous state. It is necessary to lubricate the affected joint up to 3 times a day for 10 days.
• External agent based on celandine. Grind the leaves and stems of the celandine. We need 3 tablespoons of this medicinal herb, which we place in a small container and add a glass of sunflower oil. It should insist for at least 2 weeks. After this period, the solution must be filtered. The resulting external agent can be applied to the affected area with daily massaging movements. The duration of the therapeutic course is about 25-30 days.
• Ointment from hell. Grind 20 grams of Caucasian hellebore. Then add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, honey and mustard powder. The resulting mixture is heated in a water bath and poured into a small container. According to patient reviews, this ointment is quite effective for pain in small joints in the arms and legs.
• An external agent based on hop cones. We mix hops cones and medical vaseline in a 1: 4 ratio. It is recommended to use them up to 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.

Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies at home cannot completely eliminate your disease, but it is possible to reduce clinical symptoms such as pain, swelling and inflammation.

Means for rubbing joints

Both in inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints, various types of folk remedies for rubbing are widely used. To date, these recipes are quite well represented. Let's think about the most effective:

• dandelion tincture. You should get a small vessel made of frosted glass. About half of the bottle is filled with dandelion heads. After that, vodka is poured into it. For the prescription to be effective, the liquid must be infused for at least 30 days. After the required period, the contents of the vial are filtered. Use the resulting dandelion tincture to rub the affected joints before going to bed.
• Angelica infusion. To prepare this infusion, you will need a tablespoon of the medicinal herb angelica, which we pour into a glass of hot water. Let the liquid soak for 20 minutes. Then it needs to be filtered, and the infusion can be used as a rub for the affected joints. Multiplicity of use - 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• Zoster Tincture. To prepare a tincture of buckthorn, you will need 5 tablespoons of the medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist for 10-12 days. When the time is up, the liquid must be filtered. Apply joster tincture to rub the joints twice a day for a week.
• Scrub complex. In equal parts we take honey, glycerin, a solution of iodine and alcohol. If alcohol isn't available, you can use vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Mix all these components thoroughly and let it brew for two hours. This rubbing is very effective for pain relief.
• Collection of drugs for rubbing. We take the following types of plants in a tablespoon: eucalyptus, needles, hyssop and chamomile. Fill the medicinal collection with vegetable oil. Corn or olive oil is also sometimes used. It is advisable to insist about a day. Apply this scrub twice a day. In addition, it can be used as a lubricant for massage.
• Rubbing based on propolis. A small amount of propolis should be diluted (about 70-100 grams). Add sunflower oil. Then cool the mixture and rub it into the affected joint area when pain occurs.

Without the consent of the attending physician, it is not recommended to treat arthrosis using various folk remedies at home.

Therapeutic bath

Almost always, balneotherapy is 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 arthrosis:

1. Mustard bath. We need about 150 grams of mustard powder, which must be diluted in 2-3 liters of warm water. When diluting mustard powder, care must be taken to ensure that no lumps remain. Pour the resulting mixture into the standard bath you will use. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. After a therapeutic bath, we wash off the remnants of the mustard mixture under the shower, put on warm pajamas and lie down under the covers.
2. Shower with mint. For the preparation of this bath, dry mint grass, collected during the flowering period, is used. Mint is poured into a small saucepan or cast-iron bucket and poured with water in a ratio of 1: 3. The solution is then boiled for 20 minutes. Moreover, after boiling, insist for about half an hour. Then pour the mint solution into the bath. The duration of the bath is determined individually. It is necessary that the body is steamed. After that, dry and put on warm clothes.
3. Medicinal bath. Take three tablespoons of St. John's wort, oregano, calendula, nettle, and burdock root. They insist separately in a small container with hot water for an hour. Then pour the herbal infusion into the bath. The bathing procedure should not take more than 20 minutes.

Urgent request - if you decide to supplement the traditional treatment of arthrosis with various folk remedies, first consult with your doctor, who will help you choose the most optimal drug and method for its use.