Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies

Currently, more and more people are trying to treat chronic degenerative-dystrophic joint pathologies (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.

They can be used quite successfully as a supplement to the basic therapeutic course, but only after prior consultation with the attending physician. What methods of treating arthrosis of various localization can be used at home:

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How to treat arthrosis with folk remedies? Quite often, patients with degenerative-dystrophic joint disease put compresses, rub ointments against arthrosis, rub the affected areas with tinctures, take baths, drink decoctions, etc. Some important points for those who will treat arthrosis at home with folk remedies :

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

The use of conventional medicine for arthrosis can best be combined with traditional treatment methods.

compressed

Towards the evening, almost every arthrosis patient experiences swelling in the affected joints and increased pain sensations. Compresses 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 obtained. Then spread on a cheesecloth or a 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 recipes in traditional medicine, as it does not require much effort in its preparation and use. Grab some fresh cabbage leaves before you go to bed. Lubricate one side of the sheet with honey and apply to the affected joint. To wrap 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 applied throughout the night. There are no particular restrictions on the duration of the procedure.
3. Oatmeal Compress. Five tablespoons of oatmeal should be cooked for 7-8 minutes. To get a thick porridge, you need to consume 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) for efficiency.
4. Kefir compress. Egg shells are thoroughly ground into a fine powder. Kefir is added and this mixture stirred. Then it is wrapped in a regular cloth. Apply to the affected joint. From above we wrap with polyethylene and a wool scarf.
5. Compress from chalk and dairy products. Chalk is sometimes used instead of the shell. As a rule, a type of chalk used in school is used. Construction chalk is not suitable as it can irritate the skin. Dilute the powder mixture with any dairy product such as kefir, sour cream or yogurt. The mixture should be homogeneous but thick enough. Apply to the grout and wrap with plastic wrap. A compress is usually 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 stewed horseradish on a linen towel. Then it is applied to the affected joint. The duration of the procedure should be 2-3 hours.
7. Applying fresh fern leaves brings significant relief. From above, the joint can be wrapped with gauze or plastic wrap.

Many patients use ordinary insulating glasses as a folk remedy for arthrosis, which often has a positive effect.

Anoint

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. For their preparation, as a rule, natural herbs are used. 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 at 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. The affected joints need to be lubricated up to 3 times a day for 10 days.
• External remedy based on celandine. Grind the leaves and stems of celandine. We need 3 tablespoons of this medicinal herb, which we put in a small container and add a glass of sunflower oil. It must insist at least 2 weeks. After this time, the solution should be filtered. The resulting external agent can be applied to the affected area daily with massaging 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 very effective for pain in the small joints of the arms and legs.
• External remedy based on hop cones. We mix hop cones 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 arthrosis with folk remedies at home cannot 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

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

• Dandelion Tincture. You should get a small jar 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 work, the liquid should steep for at least 30 days. After the required time, the contents of the bottle are filtered. Use the resulting tincture of dandelion to rub affected joints before bed.
• Infusion of angelica. To prepare this infusion you need a tablespoon of medicinal herbs Angelica, which we pour into a glass of hot water. Let the liquid steep for 20 minutes. Then it is necessary to strain, and the infusion can be used as a rub for the affected joints. Multiple application - 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• zoster tincture. To prepare a sea buckthorn tincture, you will need 5 tablespoons of a medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist 10-12 days. After the time has elapsed, the liquid must be filtered. Apply Joster tincture to rub the joints twice a day for a week.
• Complex rubbing. We take honey, glycerine, iodine solution and alcohol in equal parts. If there is no alcohol, you can take vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Mix all these components thoroughly and leave for two hours. This rubbing is very effective in relieving pain.
• Medical rubbing 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 about a day. Apply this scrub twice a day. In addition, it can be used as a lubricant for massages.
• Graters 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 area of the affected joint if pain occurs.

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

spas

Balneotherapy is almost always prescribed for the treatment of most degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It should be noted that this therapeutic method is also widely used in folk medicine. Some popular recipes that help with osteoarthritis:

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, the main thing to be careful about is that there are no lumps left behind. Pour the resulting mixture into a standard bath that you plan to take. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. After a medicinal bath, we wash off the remains 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 infused with water in a 1: 3 ratio. 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 for the body to be steamed out. Then dry off and put on warm clothes.
3. spa. Take three tablespoons of St. John's wort, oregano, calendula, nettle and burdock root. They are insisted separately in a small container of hot water for an hour. Then pour the herbal tea into the bath. The bathing process should not exceed 20 minutes.

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