Seeking An Herbal Treatment For Arthritis? Try These 4 Herbs

Willow

This herb has traditionally been used as nature’s pain killer. A 2012 Mother Earth Living article states that willow contains an important compound called salicin. This chemical is turned into salicylic acid in the body; salicylic acid is what is chemically turned into acetylsalicylic acid, or better known as aspirin. The article reports that studies have shown that 240mg of salicin a day can help reduce pain in people suffering from arthritis. This makes willow a useful herbal treatment for arthritis.

They also note that aspirin has 325mg of the compound, which shows that willow seems to be able to provide similar help without the other side effects of aspirin, for example stress to the stomach.

Willow is wonderful to enjoy in the form of tea, for instance, and this herbal treatment for arthritis can be found in many natural health stores.

Nettle

Nettle is another good herbal treatment for arthritis. It is, for instance, officially used for arthritis in Germany.

A 2012 Mind Body Green article says that nettle is very beneficial because it contains high amounts of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium and beta-carotene. It also has high concentrations of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin B-complex – all in an easily digestible form. Minerals such as calcium and magnesium are essential for providing you with strong bones and thus preventing worsening of the condition.

The Natural News article also said that nettle has another important mineral for arthritis called boron. This is suggested by the Rheumatoid Disease Foundation to be very good for treating arthritis and 3mg should be taken every day.

Nettle as an herbal treatment for arthritis can be taken in the form of tea, or you can find capsules in health shops.

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