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 especially not worth switching 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 at home can be used:

folk science

How can arthrosis be treated with folk remedies? Often, patients with degenerative-dystrophic joint disease apply compresses, 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 alternative method of therapy must first be agreed with the doctor. Do not ignore the opinion of a specialist if you do not want to harm your health.
• Many traditional medicine recipes are well known to doctors. They can easily tell you which one will be most suitable in your case.
• When preparing ointments, tinctures (tincture of cinquefoil), decoctions and rubs, use only high-quality raw materials, which today can be bought at 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 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.

envelopes

In the evening, almost every patient suffering from arthrosis develops swelling of the affected joints, and the pain intensifies. Compresses will help to cope with these unpleasant clinical manifestations of chronic rheumatic pathology. Among all the recipes, we listed the most common. We do:

1. Clay compress. Clay and water are mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then spread on 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 should be applied every for a week. The day can be repeated.
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 a few fresh leaves of cabbage before bedtime. Lubricate one edge of the leaf with honey and apply on the affected joint. To cover the entire joint, we need about 3-4 cabbage leaves, which are pre-lubricated with honey. To increase the efficiencyFor, we additionally wrap the joint with polyethylene and woolen cloth. As a rule, the compress is applied all night. There are no special restrictions on the duration of the procedure.
3. Oatmeal compresses. 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 be cool. Then weSpread it on a dense cloth, wrap it and apply 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. Grind the eggshells well to make a fine powder. Kefir is added and this mixture is stirred. Then it is wrapped in a plain cloth. Apply on the affected joint. From above we use polythene and a woolen cloth. Wrap with a scarf.
5. Compression of chalk and dairy products. Sometimes chalk is used instead of shell. As a rule, a type of chalk is used, which is used in school. Making chalk is not suitable becauseThis can cause skin irritation. Dilute the powdered mixture with any dairy product, such as kefir, sour cream or yogurt. The mixture should be homogeneous, but thick enough. Wrapping with plastic film on top, Apply to the joint. 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 boil the water. We spread the boiled horseradish on a linen cloth. Then applied it to the affected jointThe duration of the procedure should be 2-3 hours.
7. Considerable relief is provided by applying 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 often has a positive effect.

ointment

In most cases, traditional methods of treatment of rheumatic diseases include the use of various medicinal ointments, creams and gels as topical therapy. Traditional medicine also uses drugs in the form of ointments. Usually natural herbs for their preparation. Herbs are used. Here are examples of several recipes that can be used in the treatment of arthrosis at home:

• Complex ointment. Three types of herbs are taken about 10 grams: sweet clover, hops and St. John's wort. All these herbs we mix in 50 grams of Vaseline. We bring the ointment to a homogeneous state. ImpressedIt is necessary to lubricate the joints up to 3 times a day for 10 days.
• The external agent is 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 at leastShould be insisted for 2 weeks. After this period, the solution should be filtered. The resulting external agent can be applied to the affected area with massage movements every day. Duration of the therapeutic course is about 25-30 days.
• Ointment from hellebore. Grate Caucasian hellebore 20 g. 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. Of patient reviewsAccordingly, the ointment is quite effective for pain in the small joints of the hands and feet.
• 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 get rid of the disease, but it is quite possible to reduce clinical symptoms such as pain, swelling and inflammation.

joint scrubber

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

• Dandelion tincture. You should get a small pot made of opaque glass. About half a bottle is filled with dandelion heads. After that, vodka is poured into it. For the recipe to be effective, the liquid has to be infused for at least 30 days. Must be gone. After the required period, the contents of the bottle are filtered. Use the resulting tincture of dandelion to rub the affected joints before bedtime.
• Infusion of angelica. To prepare this infusion, you need a tablespoon of the medicinal herb angelica, which we pour into a glass of warm water. Let the liquid infuse for 20 minutes. Then it is necessary to strain, and the affected jointsFor infusion can be used in the form of rubbing. multiplicity of use - 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
• Zoster tincture. To prepare the tincture of buckthorn, you will need 5 tablespoons of a medicinal plant and half a liter of vodka. Insist for 10-12 days. As soon as the time is up, the liquid is filteredApply tincture of zoster to rub joints twice a day for a week.
• Complex rubbing. Equal parts we take honey, glycerin, iodine solution and alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can take vodka or natural fruit vinegar. Mix all these components thoroughly and leave it for two hoursLet it cook. This cream is very effective in relieving pain.
• Medicinal collection for rubbing. We take the following types of plants in a spoon: eucalyptus, needles, hyssop and chamomile. Fill the medicinal collection with vegetable oil. Sometimes corn or olive oil is also used. A dayIt is recommended to insist about. Apply this rubbed twice a day. Also, it can be used as a lubricant for massage.
• Rubbing based on propolis. A small amount of propolis should be melted (approximately 70-100 g). Add sunflower oil. Then cool the mixture and rub it on the area of the affected joint if there is pain.

It is not recommended to treat arthrosis using various folk remedies at home, without obtaining approval from the attending physician.

therapeutic bath

Almost always, balneotherapy is 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 arthrosisWe do:

1. Mustard bath. We will need about 150 grams of mustard powder, which should be dissolved in 2-3 liters of hot water. While diluting the mustard powder, main attention should be paid to ensure that no lumps remain. Put 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 pajamasAnd lie down under the covers.
2. Take a bath with mint. Dry mint grass collected during the flowering period is used to prepare this bath. Mint is put in a small saucepan or iron bucket and watered in a ratio of 1: 3Then the solution is boiled for 20 minutes. Also, 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 comes out of the steam. After this, dry it and put on warm clothes.
3. Medicinal baths. Take three tablespoons of St. John's wort, oregano, calendula, nettle and burdock root. They are insisted separately in a small container with warm water for an hour. Then pour herbal infusion into the bath. The process 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 drugs and methods for their use.