Natural Herbs for Arthritis

Herbal medicine has long been used to treat the symptoms of arthritis. A variety of herbal remedies are available to use in conjunction with medical treatment to heal various types of arthritis. Some remedies are common herbs that you may already have in your home.

Identification

• Arthritis is characterized by swelling and pain around the joints. Arthritis can occur for many reasons, including infection, autoimmune disease, and injury.

Types of Arthritis

• According to Arthritis Today, conditions associated with arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile arthritis

Warning

• Herbal supplementation is a complement to medical treatment, not a substitute. Some herbal cures for arthritis may have side effects of medicinal interactions that are dangerous to your health. Contact a doctor before adding herbs to your arthritis treatment.

Herbs

• According to "Arthritis Today," common herbs used to treat arthritis include ginger, turmeric, hops, and rosemary. Ginger, rosemary and turmeric are common kitchen spices, and hops are used to brew beer.

Pine bark

• According to "Arthritis Today," a study by Chieti-Pescara University in Italy found that an daily oral dose of Pycnogenol, a component of pine tar, could effectively treat the pain associated with osteoarthritis.