Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies

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

Quite successfully, they can be used as an addition to the basic therapeutic course, but only after prior consultation with the attending physician. What methods of treatment of arthrosis of various 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 put compresses, rub ointments for arthrosis, rub the affected areas with tinctures, take baths, drink decoctions, etc. A few important points for those who are going to treat arthrosis with folk remedies at home:

• The use of any alternative method of therapy must first be agreed with the doctor. If you do not want to harm your health, do not ignore the opinion of a specialist.
• Many traditional medicine recipes are well known to doctors. They can easily tell you which ones will be most appropriate in your case.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (tincture of cinquefoil), decoctions and rubbing, use only high-quality raw materials, which today can be purchased at pharmacies or specialized stores. Do not purchase ready-made medicines from folk remedies.
• Carefully read the composition of the medicine. You should not have an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to any of its components.
• If side effects occur, you should immediately stop using this medicine and seek professional medical help.

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

Compresses

Toward evening, almost every patient suffering from arthrosis develops swelling of the affected joints, and 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. Clay and water are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then spread on cheesecloth or thin natural fabric. The compress must 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, since it does not require much effort to prepare and use. Take a few fresh cabbage leaves before going to bed. Lubricate one side of the leaf with honey and apply to the affected joint. To envelop the entire joint, we need about 3-4 cabbage leaves, pre-lubricated with honey. To increase efficiency, we additionally wrap the joint with polyethylene and woolen cloth. As a rule, the compress is put on 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 obtain a viscous porridge, you need to take less water than with standard cooking. After cooking, the porridge should cool down. Then we spread it on a dense fabric, wrap it up 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. Egg shells are thoroughly ground to a fine powder. Kefir is added and this mixture is stirred. Then it is wrapped in plain cloth. Apply to the affected joint. From above we wrap with polyethylene and a woolen scarf.
5. Compress of chalk and dairy products. Sometimes chalk is used instead of the shell. As a rule, a type of chalk is used, which is used at school. Building 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 put on 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 plastic wrap.

Many patients use ordinary vacuum jars as a folk remedy for arthrosis, which quite 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 arthrosis at home:

• Complex ointment. Approximately 10 grams each take three types of herbs: sweet clover, hops and St. John's wort. We mix all these herbs in 50 grams of vaseline. 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 must 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 massaging movements every day. The duration of the therapeutic course is about 25-30 days.
• Ointment from hellebore. Grind 20 grams of Caucasian hellebore. Then add one 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 for pain in the small joints of the arms and legs.
• External agent based on hop cones. We mix hop cones and medical vaseline 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 rid you of the disease, but it is quite 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 represented quite a lot. Let's dwell on the most effective:

• Dandelion tincture. You should get a small vessel made of opaque glass. About half of the bottle is filled with dandelion heads. After that, vodka is poured into it. For the recipe to be effective, the liquid should be infused for at least 30 days. After the required period, the contents of the bottle are filtered. Use the resulting tincture of dandelions to rub the affected joints before going to bed.
• Infusion of angelica. 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. 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.
• Zoster tincture. To prepare a buckthorn tincture, 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 tincture of joster to rubbing the joints twice a day for a week.
• Complex rub. 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 let it brew for two hours. This rubbing is very effective in relieving pain.
• Medicinal collection for rubbing. We take the following types of plants in one 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.
• Rubbing 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 area of the affected joint when painful sensations appear.

Without receiving approval from the attending physician, it is not recommended to treat arthrosis using 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 arthrosis:

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 ensuring that there are no lumps left. 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. Bath 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 an iron bucket and poured with water in a ratio of 1: 3. The solution is then boiled for 20 minutes. In addition, after boiling it is insisted 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 steamed out. After that, dry off 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 herbal infusion into the bath. The bathing procedure should not exceed 20 minutes.

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