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Homeopathic Remedies for Inflammation of Joints in Body

Arthritis is the most common reason for inflammation of joints in the body. Inflammation could also be caused by injuries or due to seasonal diseases. While there are a number of effective drugs available to treat join inflammation and pain, they are not always easy on the stomach. Homeopathic remedies use natural substances to treat joint pain and provide effective relief without any side effects.

  1. Anti-Inflammatory Diet

    • Homeopathy also means home-based medicine. The first homeopathic remedy advised for treatment of joint inflammation is an anti-inflammatory diet. Remove white flour, sugar and carbohydrates from your regular diet and add fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and chicken. Consuming omega-3 fatty acids, which are available from fish and cod liver oil, can also help reduce inflammation in the body.

    Kitchen Herbs

    • Herbs such as ginger, turmeric, alfalfa and rosemary, which are readily available from the kitchen, are extremely beneficial at cutting down joint inflammation and pain. Regular use of these herbs can also keep inflammation at bay and allow you to lead a healthy life. Garlic is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties and adding a generous helping of garlic to your soup or salad can keep your joints inflammation free.

    Special Herbs

    • Homeopathy has identified certain special herbs that can give quick and lasting relief from joint inflammation. Chief among these is boswelia, which finds extensive use in natural formulations for pain, and bogbean, an aquatic herb that also helps treat inflammation.

    External Applications

    • If the inflammation and pain is becoming a bit too much to handle, you can use one of the following remedies to get quick relief.

      Fry pepper in sesame oil and grind the mixture into a paste. Direct application of this paste on the affected joints provides quick relief.

      Clove oil is known to have quick soothing and analgesic properties. Directly apply clove oil to the affected areas. Light massage will allow the oil to get absorbed through the skin and quickly relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

      Take a warm bath in water containing about half a kilo of Epsom salts. Soaking in the water for at least 30 minutes will improve blood circulation in the joints and increase your overall body temperature to bring you fast relief from muscle and joint inflammation.

      Massage your inflamed joints with honey and then cover them with a cabbage leaf tied in place overnight. This should take care of the pain and allow you to sleep through the night.

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