Folk remedies for arthrosis - step -by -step recipes for infusions, decoctions, compresses and ointments with photos

With long -term problems with joint nutrition, changes begin in cartilage tissue and arthrosis develops. The disease is the most common form of joint damage, severely affecting quality of life and leading to complete disability. It can occur not only in the elderly, therefore, the issue of prevention and treatment is relevant for everyone. Do folk remedies help from it and which ones should be used?

Is arthrosis

Degenerative -dystrophic disease of the joints, in which the cartilage tissue on its surface loses its elasticity, wear - this is the definition of arthrosis given by doctors. Alternative name of this disease: osteoarthritis (probably write "osteoarthritis deformans"). The term can include several diseases with similar results, but different etiologies (origins), in which the pathology affects all parts of the joint:

• articular cartilage;
• ligaments;
• articular capsule;
• synovium;
• subchondral bone;
• periarticular muscle.

Arthrosis is caused by a large number of biological and mechanical causes that contribute to the destruction of cartilage tissue: excessive physical activity, trauma, metabolic disorders, poor nutrition, infectious diseases, overweight. Especially the knee, ankle and hip joints are affected, because the load on them is maximum, less often the lumbar zone, elbows, neck, phalanges of the fingers are affected. Arthrosis can affect 1 joint (localized form) or several (general, polyosteoarthritis). Common symptoms:

• pain in the affected joints (first, only during physical exercise, at the end of the day, after - and rest);
• a feeling of stiffness in the morning (lasts up to half an hour);
• joint mobility is reduced.

The clinical picture of arthrosis depends on the stage of development: in the early stages, there are no morphological changes (in the structure) of the joint - only synovial fluid is affected, the symptoms are smoothed out. Pain may occur after physical exercise, disappearing during rest. As arthrosis develops, the process of cartilage and meniscus destruction begins, the following signs appear:

• dense thickening along the edges of the joint space;
• painful point;
• pain and limited movement (contractions);
• joint instability;
• chronic inflammation;
• deformities due to bone growth (osteophytes).

Treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies at home

The process of combating this disease is always long, especially the treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis (at home). It is important to observe an integrated approach to eliminating the problem: to limit the load on aching joints, observe a motor regimen, regularly perform therapeutic exercises (exercises selected by the doctor) and massage. The goals of a therapeutic regimen for arthrosis are:

• impede the development of contractions;
• improve joint function;
• slowing the progression of the disease.

Treatment of arthrosis with folk methods aims to perform the same task, and in addition should eliminate the unpleasant symptoms: pain, inflammation. Internal intake of decoctions and tinctures helps restore cartilage tissue in the early stages of the disease, improves metabolic processes and blood circulation. When properly combined with other therapeutic methods, folk remedies for arthrosis can prevent further disease progression. Some important rules:

• Do not stop the course of treatment when you feel an improvement: the elimination of the main cause is always long -term, and symptoms can disappear within a week.
• Strictly adhere to the indicated dosage (even with folk remedies, you can go too far) and follow the procedure schedule.
• Do not neglect diet: without it, there is no point in taking folk remedies and making compresses, because nutrition is the lifeblood of arthrosis. Eliminate salt, sugar, any artificial additives, watch a diet based on plant foods, sources of omega-3 fats (fish, olive oil) and monitor your weight. Jelly, gelatin, aspic, cottage cheese, light cheese will come in handy.
• Coordinate traditional methods of treating arthrosis with your doctor, especially if the disease is not in its early stages, or you have a large number of chronic diseases, you suffer from allergies. When treating children, self-selection of therapy is prohibited.
• If an adverse reaction appears, discard the medication or method of choice.

Compresses for joint arthrosis

Local treatment of degenerative-dystrophic processes involves the use of ointments, rubs or compresses (applications, bandages). The latter is more effective in relieving pain and swelling, improves blood circulation well, and can help nourish cartilage tissue (if the product is gelatin -based). Hot compresses, which are prohibited by active inflammatory processes, but they eliminate pain perfectly, and cold, which better eliminate edema. Effective folk remedies for arthrosis:

• Pour oatmeal (4 tablespoons) with boiling water (glass). Cook over low heat for 7-8 minutes to make a thick, slimy porridge. If there is too much water, add more oatmeal. The resulting mass must be cooled, laid out on gauze folded three times, applied as a compress before bedtime. Be sure to cover it with cling film and secure with a bandage.
• Take fresh radish root, rub gently without peeling. Wear gauze folded twice, place on the sore joint. You can hold the compress for 1-2 hours, apply - 2 times a day.

Burdock

Popular folk remedies used to compress diseases of the musculoskeletal system are the leaves of the plant, which are kneaded lightly so that the juice comes out. For this purpose, take cabbage, ferns or burdock. The latter option is not the most affordable for city dwellers, because fresh leaves are needed, but it is very effective, it helps to quickly relieve swelling and pain. The principle of action is simple:

1. Boil a large amount of water (3-4 liters) in a saucepan.
2. Dip the washed burdock leaves in there, hold for 30 seconds.
3. Treat the affected area with warm olive oil or honey (about 1-2 tablespoons, the exact amount depends on the size of the joint).
4. Place a sheet of burnt burdock on top, secure with a bandage for an hour. This procedure can be done daily until the pain and swelling are completely gone.

Cabbage

A simple and effective alternative treatment for arthrosis and arthritis involves the use of cabbage compresses. They stop the inflammatory process, relieve edema by removing fluid, have a positive effect on nutrient metabolism, and reduce the severity of pain. For the procedure, both whole cabbage leaves and the juice squeezed from them were used. The most effective recipes:

• Remove the leaves from the cabbage head, wash well, make a few shallow cuts on the inside. Tap with a hammer, if the vein is very thick, apply it on the affected joint. For higher efficiency, from the inside, you can lubricate the leaves with honey mixed with mustard powder (1 teaspoon each). Cover with foil, cover with a warm bandage and scarf. For the knees is worth using 2-3 sheets, for other areas - 1. Keep the compress for an hour, then, if necessary, you can make a new one. It is allowed to perform 4-5 procedures per day, the duration of treatment - until the patient feels better.
• Take 4-5 leaves from the head of cabbage, cut with a knife, remember with your hands in a small glass container. Squeeze the juice, saturated with cheesecloth folded three times or a thick woolen cloth (always with a natural composition). Apply the compress to the sore area, cover with foil. Store for 1. 5-2 hours. The juice can be stored for up to 3 days, after which it is made fresh. This procedure is repeated 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is not limited.

Colored alcohol and vodka

The universal folk remedy for arthrosis, which can be used internally and externally, is a tincture with alcohol or vodka. For their preparation, take swordfish, dandelion, elecampane, purple flowers, which have anti-inflammatory properties. They can also be used to prepare boiled water for drinking, if alcohol tincture is not allowed. Very effective recipes:

• Take 2 tbsp. l. sabelnik, pour a glass of vodka. Store the mixture in a cool place for 2 weeks. You need to drink the tincture in 1 tbsp. l. , diluted in 100 ml of warm water, before meals. Alternatively, it can be used externally, massaging the joints gently for a minute, 2 times a day. The treatment lasted for a month.
• Arrange 1 kg of rye grains (for a full therapeutic course), pour cold water (7 l). Bring to a boil over medium heat, turn off the heat. When the gravy has cooled, strain. Stir in melted honey (1 kg), vodka (500 ml) and barberry root (3 tsp). Keep the tincture cool and dark for 3 weeks. Drink 3 tbsp. l. before eating until the product runs out.
• Grind peeled garlic cloves (200 g), add alcohol (200 ml). After 10 days, drain, leave for another 2 days. Take 3 drops, diluted in 100 ml of milk, morning and evening, one hour after a meal. The treatment lasted for a month.

Healing decoction

A useful and convenient folk remedy for arthrosis is a simple herbal tea with fresh ginger, which improves blood circulation, reduces pain, and inflammation. To do this, just rub 2 cm of ginger root finely, add clove buds and 1 tsp. green tea. Everything is filled with hot water (80 degrees), heated for 10 minutes in a water bath, infused for half an hour. Then add a teaspoon of honey here, drink warm tea. The agent can be taken 1-2 times a day, the duration of treatment is not limited. In addition, the following decoctions are useful for arthrosis:

• Take dried bay leaves (10 g), pour boiling water (200 ml), let boil for 10 minutes. Insist, wrap the container with a towel, for 5 hours. If possible, it is advisable to keep the soup in a warm oven, and cook in a thick pot. Drink in small portions daily. The treatment lasted only 3 days, after a week break the course was repeated.
• Mix calendula flowers, nettle and birch leaves, pour 2 tbsp. l. half a liter of boiling water. Bring to a boil, leave to cool. Drink 100 ml before meals for half an hour 4 r / day for 3 weeks.

Ointments and swabs

If the joints affected by arthrosis are not inflamed, the skin is not red, the local temperature is not raised, homemade swabs can be prepared to reduce pain and normalize blood circulation. They are used during light massages: rubbing, spiral movements, rubbing. They can be used up to 2 times a day, after which it is advisable to wrap the treated area with a woolen cloth. The course for a simple arthrosis course lasts 2-3 weeks. For such a procedure, you can squeeze the juice from aloe leaves, use warm honey, or prepare a multi -component composition:

• Take 100 g of olive oil or other vegetables (sunflower, corn), add the same amount of propolis, which must be finely grated. Heat in a water bath to obtain a homogeneous mass (propolis should be melted), leave to cool. Use the resulting product to rub into the area affected by arthrosis 2 times a day until the unpleasant symptoms disappear completely.
• Grind 20 g of Caucasian hellebore with a pestle until it becomes a fine powder. Pour 20 ml of vegetable oil and the same amount of liquid (you can heat) honey to it, add 5 g of mustard. Heat everything in a water bath (slow fire), stir, let cool at room temperature. Rub into the joints with severe pain 2-3 r / day.
• Take equal amounts of birch buds, wild rosemary, Maryin root, white purple flowers, sweet clover, mix 1 tbsp. l. collect a glass of boiling water. Insist for an hour. Dilute 150 g of internal lard in a water bath, add 50 ml of infusion here to get a thick paste. When the product has cooled, use to rub the affected area in the morning and evening.
• Beat 2 chicken eggs, add 2 teaspoons each. ammonia and turpentine. At night, massage the affected joints with this mixture. The duration of treatment is 2 weeks.

Take a shower

If the patient does not have diseases of the skin and cardiovascular system (especially hypertension), tumors, therapeutic baths can be taken to improve the condition of the musculoskeletal system. They contribute to general warming, stimulate cellular renewal, strengthen immunity, relieve swelling, pain, muscle hypertonicity, normalize blood circulation, and resume mobility. The effect depends on the selected product added to the water. Traditional medicine for arthrosis advises using:

• sea salt;
• iodine;
• needle;
• straw dust;
• turpentine;
• herbal preparations;
• mustard powder.

It is important that the water temperature was comfortable: 35-37 degrees, but for some folk recipes, exceptions are allowed (the temperature rises up to 40 degrees). The procedure is carried out for 10-30 minutes, depending on the agent used, with a frequency of 1 time in 2 days or less often - according to the mobile. To obtain significant results with arthrosis, the course should last a month (15 procedures), if necessary, it is repeated after a break: this should be discussed with the doctor.

With salt and pine

Baths, in which sea salt (1 kg) and pine branches (2-3 pcs. ) Are used, have a beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system. In addition, to increase the heating effect, you can add:

• honey (2 tbsp. l. );
• turpentine (1 tsp).

First, pine branches are placed in a bathtub and boiled. After half an hour, sea salt, honey, turpentine are added here. The bathroom is filled with hot water. When it cools to 37 degrees, you can start the procedure. The duration is 20 minutes, the course consists of 12 procedures. If there are no pine branches, you can take conifer essential oil (3-5 drops), but add it when the water starts to cool.

Herbal bath

Nettle, chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort. John's wort is a popular and effective herb, based on which you can prepare decoctions used for therapeutic baths for arthrosis. They relieve pain and have a relaxing effect. These herbs are used singly or together. Some traditional medicine options:

• Combine calendula, St. John's wort. John and oregano in equal proportions. The resulting mixture in the amount of 3 tbsp. l. pour a few glasses of boiling water. Let it brew for an hour, pour into the tub. Given the low concentration of the infusion, it is recommended to use it for local baths: to warm the elbow joints, knees, ankles. The duration of the procedure is 10-20 minutes, the course consists of 10 sessions per day.
• Take nettles, birch leaves, tansy flowers (the ratio is the same). Pour 100 g of mixture with one liter of boiling water, leave for half an hour. Put in a prepared bath and soak for 15 minutes. The procedure should be performed for 2 weeks every day.

Soda-salt

In the event of lesions on the small joints of the hands and feet (phalangeal, wrists), they can be steamed in a small bath. For them, such folk remedies for the treatment of arthrosis as a solution of conifers and soda-salt are used. The latter is a mixture of equal amounts of baking soda and sea salt, filled with hot water (75-80 degrees). For 1 liter, take 1 tbsp. l. each product. Bathing is done for 15 minutes, gently massaging the arthrosis zone. After that, it is advisable to wear fur socks or gloves on them. This procedure is repeated daily for 3 weeks.