Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk remedies.

Currently, more and more people are trying to treat chronic degenerative-dystrophic joint pathology (osteoarthrosis, arthrosis, spondyloarthrosis, polyosteoarthrosis, etc. ) at home using 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 basic therapeutic course, but only after prior consultation with the attending physician. What methods of treatment of arthrosis of various localizations can be used at home:

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How can osteoarthritis be treated with home remedies? Very often, patients with degenerative-dystrophic joint disease put on compresses, rub ointments for arthrosis, rub the affected areas with tinctures, take a bath, drink decoctions, etc. Some important points for those who are going to treat osteoarthritis 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 for you.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (cinquefoil tincture), decoctions and rubs, use only high-quality raw materials, which today can be bought in pharmacies or specialized stores. Do not buy medicines prepared from folk remedies.
• Carefully read the composition of the drug. You must not have an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to any of its components.
• If side effects occur, you should stop using this drug immediately and seek professional medical help.

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

compresses

Towards night, almost all patients suffering from osteoarthritis develop swelling of the affected joints and pain 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 to form a homogeneous mass. Then spread it on a thin natural gauze or fabric. 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 traditional medicine recipes, as it does not require much effort to prepare and use. Take some fresh cabbage leaves before going to bed. Lubricate one side of the blade with honey and apply it to the affected joint. To wrap the entire joint, we need about 3-4 cabbage leaves, previously greased with honey. To increase efficiency, we additionally wrap the joint with polyethylene and fleece 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 get a viscous porridge, you need to take less water than with standard cooking. After cooking, the porridge must be cooled. 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. Eggshells are thoroughly ground to a fine powder. Kefir is added and this mixture is stirred. It is then wrapped in plain cloth. Apply on the affected joint. From above we wrap with polyethylene and a woolen scarf.
5. Chalk and dairy compress. Chalk is sometimes used instead of the 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 powder mix 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 a plastic film on top. A compress is usually placed at night.
6. Horseradish compress. Finely chop the horseradish roots. We put them on a slow fire, but try not to boil the water. Spread the steamed horseradish 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 joint can be wrapped with gauze or plastic wrap.

Many patients use ordinary vacuum flasks 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 medicines in the form of ointments. Natural herbs are usually used for its preparation. Here is an example of various recipes that can be used in the treatment of arthrosis at home:

• Complex ointment. Three types of herbs of approximately 10 grams each are taken: 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 should be insisted 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 massage movements every day. The duration of the therapeutic course is approximately 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 for pain in the small joints of the arms and legs.
• External agent based on hop cones. We mix cones of hops and medicinal 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 osteoarthritis with folk remedies at home cannot completely eliminate the disease, but it is quite possible to reduce clinical symptoms such as pain, swelling and inflammation.

Means for rubbing the joints.

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

• Dandelion tincture. You should get a small container made of opaque 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 bottle are filtered. Use the resulting tincture of dandelions to rub the affected joints before going to bed.
• Angelica infusion. To prepare this infusion, you will need a tablespoon of medicinal angelica herb, which we will 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 massage for the affected joints. Multiplicity of use: 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• Shingles tincture. To prepare a tincture of sea buckthorn, you will need 5 tablespoons of a medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist for 10-12 days. As time goes by, the liquid must be filtered. Apply joster tincture by 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 drink vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Mix all these components well and let it stand for two hours. This rubbing is very effective in relieving pain.
• Rubbing medicine collection. We take the following types of plants in a tablespoon: eucalyptus, needles, hyssop and chamomile. Fill the medicinal collection with vegetable oil. Sometimes corn or olive oil is also used. It is recommended to insist on one day. Apply this massage twice a day. Also, it can be used as a massage lubricant.
• Propolis-based rub. A small amount of propolis (about 70-100 grams) should be melted. Add sunflower oil. Then cool the mixture and rub it on the affected joint area when pain occurs.

Without receiving the approval of the attending physician, it is not recommended to treat arthrosis with 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 we must dilute in 2-3 liters of warm water. When diluting mustard powder, the main attention should be paid to ensure that no lumps remain. 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 remnants of the mustard mixture under the shower, put on warm pajamas and lie under the covers.
2. Bath with mint. For the preparation of this bath, dried mint is used, collected during the flowering period. Mint is poured into a small saucepan or iron bucket and poured with water in a ratio of 1: 3. Next, the solution is boiled for 20 minutes. Further, 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 for the body to vaporize. 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 insisted separately 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 drugs, first consult your doctor, who will help you choose the most optimal drugs and methods for use.