Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies

Currently, more and more people are trying to treat chronic degenerative-dystrophic joint pathologies (osteoarthritis, arthrosis, spondylarthrosis, polyarthrosis, etc. ) at home using traditional medicine. Nevertheless, as clinical practice shows, it is not worth switching exclusively to non-traditional methods of treatment.

With great success, they can be used as an addition to the basic therapeutic course, 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 to treat arthrosis with folk remedies? Very often, patients with degenerative-dystrophic joint disease put on compresses, rub ointments for arthrosis, rub the affected areas with tinctures, take baths, drink decoctions, etc. Some important points for those who are going to treat arthrosis with folk remedies at home:

• The use of any other therapeutic methods must first be agreed with the doctor. If you do not want to harm your health, do not ignore the advice of a specialist.
• Many recipes of traditional medicine are well known to doctors. They can easily tell you which ones will be best for you.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (tincture of cinquefoil), decoctions and rubs, use only high-quality raw materials, which today can be purchased in pharmacies or specialized stores. Do not buy ready-made drugs 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 any side effects occur, you should immediately stop using this drug and consult a professional doctor.

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

Compress

Towards evening, almost all patients with arthrosis develop swelling in the affected joints, and painful sensations intensify. Compresses will help to cope with such unpleasant clinical manifestations of chronic rheumatic pathology. Among all the recipes, we list the most common:

1. Clay compress. Clay and water are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then spread on a cheesecloth or a thin natural cloth. 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 made from cabbage and honey. It is considered one of the most popular traditional medicine recipes, since it does not require much effort to prepare and use. Take some fresh cabbage leaves before going to bed. Lubricate 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-lubricated with honey. To increase efficiency, we additionally wrap the joint with polyethylene and a woolen cloth. As a rule, the compress is applied overnight. There are no particular restrictions on the duration of the procedure.
3. Oat compress. Five tablespoons of oatmeal should be boiled for 7-8 minutes. To get a viscous porridge, you need to take less water than with standard cooking. After cooking, the porridge should cool. Then we spread it on a dense fabric, wrap it and apply it to the joint. As with the previous recipe, you can wrap the top with polyethylene and a woolen cloth (for example, a scarf) to increase efficiency.
4. Kefir compress. The eggshells are carefully ground into a fine powder. Kefir is added and this mixture is stirred. Then it is wrapped in a plain fabric. Apply to the affected joint. From above we wrap with polyethylene and a woolen scarf.
5. Chalk compress and dairy products. Sometimes chalk is used instead of shell. As a rule, one type of chalk is used, which is used in school. Construction chalk is not suitable as it can irritate the skin. Dilute the powdered mixture with any 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 a plastic film on top. Usually a compress is applied at night.
6. Horseradish compress. Finely chop the horseradish roots. We put them on a slow fire, but we try not to bring the water to a boil. We spread the steamed horseradish on a linen cloth. Then it is 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 joint can be wrapped with gauze or cling film.

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

Ointments

In most cases, traditional methods of treating rheumatic pathology 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 their preparation. Here is an example of several recipes that can be used in the treatment of osteoarthritis at home:

• Complex ointment. Three types of herbs are taken about 10 grams each: sweet clover, hops and St. John's wort. We mix all these herbs in 50 grams of petroleum jelly. We bring the ointment to a homogeneous state. It is necessary to lubricate the affected joints up to 3 times a day for 10 days.
• External agent based on celandine. Grind the leaves and stems of celandine. We will need 3 tablespoons of this medicinal herb, which we place in a small container and add a glass of sunflower oil. It is necessary to 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 massage movements. 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 is heated in a water bath and poured into a small container. According to patient reviews, the ointment is quite effective against pain in the small joints of the arms and legs.
• External agent based on hop cones. We mix hop cones and medical petroleum jelly in a ratio of 1: 4. It is recommended to use it up to 3 times a day for 1-2 weeks.

Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies at home is not able to completely get rid of the disease, but it is quite possible to reduce clinical symptoms such as pain, swelling andinflammation.

Means for rubbing joints

In inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints, various types of folk remedies for rubbing are widely used. To date, such recipes are quite represented. Let's dwell on the most effective:

• Dandelion tincture. You should get a small, opaque glass container. About half the bottle is filled with dandelion heads. After that, 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. Use the obtained dandelion tincture to rub the affected joints before going to bed.
• Angelica infusion. To prepare this infusion, you will need a tablespoon of medicinal herb angelica, which we pour into a glass of hot water. Let the liquid infuse for 20 minutes. Then it is necessary to strain, and the infusion can be used as a rub for the affected joints. Multiplicity of use - 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• Tincture of shingles. To prepare a tincture of buckthorn, you will need 5 tablespoons of a medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist for 10-12 days. As the time expires, the liquid must be filtered. Apply the joster tincture by rubbing the joints twice a day for a week.
• Complex friction. In equal parts we take honey, glycerin, iodine solution and alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can take vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Thoroughly mix all these components and leave to infuse for two hours. This friction is very effective in relieving pain.
• Medicinal rub collection. 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 recommended to insist about a day. Apply this rub twice a day. In addition, it can be used as a lubricant for massage.
• Exfoliation based on propolis. A small amount of propolis should be melted (about 70-100 grams). Add sunflower oil. Then cool the mixture and rub it into the affected joint area in case of pain.

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

Therapeutic baths

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 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 mustard powder, the main attention should be paid to the absence of 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, we wash off the remains of the mustard mixture in the shower, put on warm pajamas and lie down under the covers.
2. Mint bath. For the preparation of this bath, dry mint grass, collected during the flowering period, is used. Mint is poured into a small saucepan or iron bucket and poured with water in a ratio of 1: 3. The solution is then boiled for 20 minutes. Further, 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 must evaporate. After that, dry yourself and put on warm clothes.
3. Medicinal bath. Take three tablespoons of St. John's wort, oregano, calendula, nettle and burdock root. They are separately insisted in a small container with hot water for an hour. Then pour the infusion into the bath. The bath procedure should not exceed 20 minutes.

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