What are the best arthritis natural remedies and the top arthritis treatment for those wishing to use holistic and natural health solutions? In this post you will discover 7 Top Arthritis Treatments in our Natural Remedies Guide.
- What Are The Best Herbs In Our Top arthritis Treatment?
- 7 Incredibly Effective Natural Remedies For Arthritis (The Best Solutions On One Page)
- 1. Insanely Effective Aloe Vera – Top Arthritis Treatments.
- 2. Brilliant Boswellia – Arthritis Natural Remedies.
- 3. Eradicate Arthritis Pain With Eucalyptus.
- 4. Go GaGa For Ginger.
- 5. Goodness Of Green Tea – Arthritis Natural Remedies.
- 6. Turmeric To Tackle Arthritis
- 7. Wow Yourself With Willow Bark – Top Arthritis Treatment.
- The Top Arthritis Treatments – Sip Soak & Scrub.
What Are The Best Herbs In Our Top arthritis Treatment?
- Aloe Vera;
- Boswellia (or Frankincense);
- Eucalyptus Oil;
- Green Tea;
- Ginger Root;
- Turmeric (or Curcumin);
- Willow Bark.
These wonderful natural remedies are effective in the treatment of both rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
Learn about these 7 incredibly effective herbs, the ways to use them and get a 3 stage, easy to implement, treatment plan. Commonly known as Sip, Soak, Scrub!
Step 1 – Sip,
Step 2 – Soak,
Step 3 – Scrub.
Read on for full details.
Natural remedies for arthritis have become the preferred option for many. This is mainly due to them being gentle, safe and effective. There has also been a great deal of research on the effectiveness of natural remedies when treating arthritis.
The vast majority of studies show that used in combination with prescription medicine, or as an alternative therapy, sufferers responded positively to natural therapies. The Arthritis Foundation has several articles about this research and promotes natural supplements and treatments.
I always recommend if you take prescription medicines you check with your doctor before beginning any alternative treatments.
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7 Incredibly Effective Natural Remedies For Arthritis (The Best Solutions On One Page)
We have assembled the following list of top arthritis treatments because each has been proven to be effective, safe to use and can aid both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
1. Insanely Effective Aloe Vera – Top Arthritis Treatments.
Aloe Vera is already widely known for its natural healing properties.
This amazing plant is a miracle worker.
It is incredible for all minor ailments such as cuts, scrapes and for softening the skin.
However we love Aloe Vera because it is a natural and powerful anti inflammatory. It is due to the anti inflammatory properties Aloe Vera contains that makes us wild about this plant.
And because it is so incredibly effective for osteoarthritis and as a rheumatoid arthritis treatment. It is also super easy to use!
There are many ways that Aloe Vera can aid arthritis sufferers in reducing arthritis pain. The easiest way is to utilise the raw plant.
What we are looking for is the juice, or the sap, that is produced when you break the tips. This can be rubbed directly into the affected area and brings instant cooling.
Research has shown that continued use helps towards longer term pain relief and reduction of inflammation and other symptoms. The gel of the Aloe vera plant can be also applied directly on swollen and painful joints.
The gel will provide relief of joint immobility and pain, due to its anti inflammatory properties.
If you cant find the actual plant then a good bottle of organic Aloe Vera juice is effective for all types of arthritis. All that is needed is to rub it into the joints causing distress and pain. This simplicity is why the Aloe Vera is a top arthritis treatment.
Top Tip: For general health also try to add Aloe Vera juice to your diet – it is widely available as a supplement or as a drink in most good health shops!
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2. Brilliant Boswellia – Arthritis Natural Remedies.
You can’t beat the brilliance of Boswellia.
It is truly worth the time spent trying to track it down!
You probably know it as the more commonly used name, Frankincense.
Boswellia has fantastic anti inflammatory properties. While in some areas it may be difficult to find, a good natural food or supplement store should be able to locate it for you.
If you wish to source yours online then I recommend the following: Click for Boswellia Supplement.
It is the sap from the Boswellia tree that is used to treat both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. Boswellia supplements help by acting as a natural alternative to anti inflammatory medications.
It has massive benefit for people with arthritis due to its ability to block leukotrienes. Leukotrienes are produced by the body.
The issue is when there is overproduction because this leads to them attacking healthy joints. This is an autoimmune reaction and commonly associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Boswellia is considered equivalent too many nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs which is why it is excellent for inflammatory arthritis and has an autoimmune disease classification.
There are also research studies that indicate the anti inflammatory actions of the Boswellia are also incredibly helpful and beneficial for symptoms of Osteoarthritis.
You will usually find Boswellia as a supplement but topical creams are also excellent and why this is one of our top arthritis treatments.
3. Eradicate Arthritis Pain With Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is widely available from good health food stores or suppliers of natural aromatherapy essential oils.
It has a number of anti inflammatory and analgesic properties and has been seen to help improve circulation.
The active ingredient in eucalyptus are the tannins, which are proven to be effective in helping to reduce swelling in all forms of arthritis.
This includes reduction of joint inflammation and joint pain. It has been shown especially effective for the type of arthritis that impacts cartilage.
In 2013 researchers evaluated the impact of eucalyptus essential oil on pain management following total knee replacement.
While not specifically related to arthritis, this study concluded that inhaling of eucalyptus essential oil significantly lowered inflammation, pain, and blood pressure, all of which are helpful to arthritis sufferers.
Arthritis sufferers are recommended to use Eucalyptus topical oils and creams. For maximum benefit after applying the oils or creams to the afflicted areas you should following with heat therapy.
Use this as a dual action approach by applying the Eucalyptus oil or cream to the afflicted area and then place a hot compress on top.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is a top arthritis treatment and highly recommended!
4. Go GaGa For Ginger.
Yes Ginger. We know it better as a common household spice however ginger takes its place in our top picks for arthritis natural remedies due to its inflammation treatment properties (rather than the taste).
Studies indicate Ginger is a hugely beneficial spice for the aiding of pain. This is due to its anti inflammatory effects.
Add it to a tea. Add it to your physical therapy bath and let it soak and infuse.
Take it finely sliced in salads. Add it to fruits and blend for a delicious arthritis soothing smoothie.
Note: Later when we arrive at our top arthritis treatment there is a recipe for an awesome tea which captures the best properties of ginger.
Get the full recipe and use daily as a way to treat arthritis naturally and lesson symptoms of the disease.
5. Goodness Of Green Tea – Arthritis Natural Remedies.
Not only is Green Tea one of most popular and healthy drinks ever, it has widely recognized anti inflammatory properties.
Initially Green Tea was primarily considered a natural treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, however further clinical studies and research has shown that the anti inflammatory properties of Green Tea are equally useful and effective for osteoarthritis.
Green Tea is probably known mostly as a drink, but don’t be fooled by this supermarket staple, it can also be used and is equally beneficial taken in tablet or tincture form.
Easy to find and easy to use. Go get Green Tea and feel great!
6. Turmeric To Tackle Arthritis
If you thought this tasty treat was only used as a flavor enhancer in our favourite curries and dhalls… think again!
Turmeric is hailed as one of the best of all arthritis natural remedies due to its extremely potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Early clinical research studies show that turmeric (or curcumin as it is known medically) may actually slow the progression of arthritis, both Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid.
Studies indicate it is most potent when taken from the fresh natural root. Root turmeric is now commonly available.
Cut up chunks of the root and add to fruits to create your own arthritis treating smoothie. Add slices to a salad. Or, if brave, juice it separately and drink 1 tsp of the juice 2 times a day.
Beware, the juice from this little root is bright orange and if you get it on your clothes or skin, well … you’ll maintain that orange color for a very long time!
If for any reason you can’t find it in natural root form, or don’t want to go through the process of peeling, juicing or blending there is a brilliant alternative in the form of arthritis relieving turmeric supplements.
7. Wow Yourself With Willow Bark – Top Arthritis Treatment.
Note: Always ensure you take as directed.
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Willow Bark is one of the most effective natural arthritis treatments.
It is most likely the longest used herbal anti inflammatory known and was chewed in the days of Hippocrates.
When using Willow Bark getting your dosage right is critical. The reason being is that if you take too much you can worsen levels of inflammation or develop an irritating rash!
If taken as instructed Willow Bark is incredibly effective. Don’t be tempted to take just a little bit more.
Clinical research studies indicate it is effective as a natural treatment for both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. However it is the top natural health treatment for Osteoarthritis, particularly if affected in the neck, back or hips.
Willow Bark is taken orally as a supplement. Always buy from a trusted and reputable retailer. You can then be totally confident of quality and getting the dosage right. Click here for a wonderful willow bark supplement.
The Top Arthritis Treatments – Sip Soak & Scrub.
Step 1 – Sip Turmeric And Ginger Tea.
1. Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated turmeric to the boiling water.
Tip – If you cannot source fresh spice root you can substitute with dried spice powder (2 teaspoons each). However fresh is always best!
3. Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat and allow to gently simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Strain the ginger and turmeric solids from your tea.
5. Enjoy a mug of this tea 2-3 times per day!
Tip – Add some honey or lemon if you require a flavor change or a sweeter taste!
Servings – 4
Preparation time – 5 Mins
Cook time – 15 Mins.
Step 2 – Soak In Salt.
The salt we refer to is Epsom.
Epsom salt contains a core ingredient needed to treat arthritis – Magnesium Sulfate. Magnesium Sulfate contains awesome anti inflammatory properties.
You can prepare this soak in a large bowl, but if your arthritic area doesn’t fit comfortably in a bowl I suggest having a luxurious and long soak in the bath!
Soak in the bowl – 125 grams of Epsom salt added to a large bowl of warm water.
Soak in the bath – fill the tub with enough warm water to be able to comfortably submerge the arthritic area/s. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt and dissolve in the water.
Soak the affected areas (bowl or bath) for a minimum of 15 minutes. Believe me this is one of the best arthritis natural remedies around!
Step 3 – Scrub With A Eucalyptus And Peppermint Rub.
Eucalyptus and Peppermint essential oils are excellent for arthritis. They both have naturally occurring analgesic (pain-relieving) properties.
As well as providing pain relief they both have an immediate cooling effect. This means that this third step of treatment provides instant relief (cooling) and long term relief (analgesic) from arthritic pain.
To prepare this scrub you need good quality eucalyptus essential oil, good quality peppermint essential oil, Rock or Sea Salt or for a rub (rather than scrub) a carrier oil (olive, grape or almond are best).
You also need to find a dark glass bottle to store (dark glass prevents light destroying the essential oils).
Eucalyptus and Peppermint Scrub
Ingredients.
2 cups Sea or Rock Salt
1/2 cup Carrier Oil – I prefer Coconut
1/8 cup Honey
5-8 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
5-8 drops Peppermint Oil
As A Scrub: Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Easy!
As A Rub: Remove salt from the recipe. Replace with an additional 1/4 cup of carrier oil and combine with the coconut oil, honey and essential oils.
Use the salt scrub or the oil rub after the salt soak. Rub and massage into areas of pain. Let the treatment soak into the skin for a minimum of 15 minutes. If you are using scrub – rinse off with warm water. If you are using rub – wipe excess oil of the body with a soft dry cloth.
Note: rub recipe is also awesome as a massage oil, so go get some some help applying it.
I hope you enjoyed this post and gain some comfort from our Top Arthritis Treatment Guide. If you try the suggested holistic remedies I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment in the thread below or contact me directly by clicking here.
You may also like to read my post on Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Arthritis.
Please do let me know if you try out top arthritis treatments and your experience with them.
Plus also I’d love your feedback or let me know if you are aware of any other arthritis natural remedies that should be added to our top arthritis treatment guide.
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First off I would like to say terrific blog! I had a quick
question that I’d like to ask if you do not mind.
I was curious to find out how you center yourself and clear your head before writing.
I have had trouble clearing my mind in getting my ideas out there.
I truly do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are usually
wasted just trying to figure out how to begin. Any suggestions or hints?
Appreciate it!
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for your message. I too at times struggle with inspiration – especially if the day is beautiful outside! For me, I always “shut out” the distractions of the day to day world by closing curtains, even in the middle of the day. I light candles and I put a mix of lemon and cypress oils in the diffuser. I then sit in my writing spot and focus my energies. I visualise violet light pouring down from the universe and see it filling me up and then filling my aura. I then think of the topic I intend to write about and for around 5 minutes I just allow thoughts to come and go. No rushing, or note taking, just sitting at peace and letting the thoughts enter or leave. After those 5 minutes I always have a great writing experience! I then just write – I don’t care about grammar or spelling or structure. The important thing is to get those ideas down on paper! (or in type) I simply burst into life and write whatever flows. Once that is done I return to whatever I have typed and make editorial changes which are needed. Give it a go! I find it really helps focus yourself. Many people I think worry about how perfect the writing structure is, rather than getting their message on paper. Stopping and starting writing by fixing spelling and structure simply kills the creative flow and we lose focus. So I say write and let yourself express and worry about those annoying edits later! Hope this helps!
Love and Light
Jason
I was diagnosed of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) in July 2009, It started in two fingers on my right hand and one finger in my left hand. The right side of my body was constantly aching and fatigue was so severe. I was put on Naprosyn and after some time i didn’t feel any different, so i started on natural treatments. The swellings, stiffness, fatigue and joint/muscle pains has subsided. I feel better overall. So thank you for spreading the message. Natural remedies really do work! While not cured, I enjoy life without the same levels of pain!
Hi Monica,
Thank you for your comments. I am really appreciative you have taken the time to write in about your experiences. I am also delighted to hear you have had such great success with natural remedies. Its people like you who take the time to write tin to sites like this that really help others – so thanks to you other rheumatoid arthritis sufferers may take a chance and try natural remedies! So again my sincere thanks. You may also enjoy the following!
Arthritis Pain Relief – Essential Oil Guide
Health Benefits Of Turmeric
Thank you, You give us a clear explanation about this issue, I really appreciate the amount of information and suggestions. They very much help us and are very useful to us. Thanks for sharing the best post about Arthritis, and the remedies… they are amazing. You have done a great job. Thank you all
Thanks for your very kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Wishing you great health
you give some very interesting facts here with the variety of different techniques to use to help or decrease in the battle against arthritis. Your topic on turmeric caught my attention. as far as the root being the best part of this spice to use. I have been using a turmeric power in my food products on a daily basis. So I don’t know if I am doing good using the powder or if is of no use to me in this form. Any suggestions? Should I stick with the powder or find the root product?
Hi Angela
The powdered tumeric does come from the root and so as long as its good pure quality and is as fresh as possible then it will be of benefit. However like any herb, spice or food…fresh and whole is always better. The curcumin will be much more potent and effective if you use the fresh root or get a good quality curcumin/turmeric supplement in capsule form. If you cant get fresh then continue with the powdered form as that will be much better than nothing at all.
Jason
Hello Jason,i am happy i landed in to your site because i have gained a lot of information.Most of the herbs you have discussed in this post i know they help keep the body strong and healthy.It has never clicked in to mind they could be of use when it comes in to treating athritis.I personally work in a hospital set up and we always tell our patients to use drugs to curb the symptoms when they occur.I can now offer health education on alternative herbs and also refer many to your site to get more knowledge.Keep up the good work.
thank you so much for your comments. It’s these types of comments and feedback that makes me so happy to be delivering this information. If through Healthynatured we can offer support or hope to even one person then I will be satisfied.
Much love and blessings to you
Jason
Hello, I enjoyed your article. More information needs to get out to the public that there ARE natural cures for just about every ailment out there; not just pharma drugs. That’s why I’m glad to see you spreading the message :)
I don’t have arthritis but my grandmother (deceased) used to tell stories about honey bee stings as a cure for arthritis. Apparently, the venom in the bee acts as a healing agent as it reduces inflammation… Thought I would share that. Good luck with everything!
Hi Christian,
Thank you for your comments. I am delighted to hear from you. You are 100% correct that you can buy Bee venom honey for arthritis and it works wonderfully, likewise bee pollen honey for sufferers of hayfever (locally produced is best as it matches the type of pollen in the area)
Best Health
Jason
Hi Jason,
As a former Holistic Nutritional Consultant, I was so happy to see these natural and not so well known alternative remedies for the treatment of arthritis.
Some of these remedies have been around for ages, and before the world lost it’s reverence for the natural healers of the communities, these remedies would have been a no-brainer, as most, if not all the remedies you mention are alkalizing in nature, and an acid/alkaline balance is key in reducing any kind of inflammation in the body.
Thanks for the wonderful post and for shedding some light on these great, natural alternatives.
Warmly,
Heather
Hey Heather
Thanks for your comments
You are of course correct and I’m hoping that with many of us beginning to send information out there it will reverse the trend of pharmaceuticals and allow people to find their way back to nature. It’s difficult but necessary
Much love
Jason
Hi Jason,
Arthritis is a chronic painful disease and most medical practitioner will prescribe non-steroidal to eliminate the pain in their patient. However, that tends to burden other aging organs as well.
I like this list of herbal remedy for arthritis and one of it, ginger, is what I often use to give myself a warm soak at the leg after a long days work. I think using these herbs simultaneously with glucosamine will give added value to delaying pain that comes with arthritis.
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for writing in. I’m glad you enjoyed the article, I wrote it for a very good friend who suffers terribly with arthritis and the remedies have helped her. You are right about supplementing with glucosamine…and you can do that naturally as well by boiling and making a broth from left over bones and cartilage from your meats or even better from the shells from lobster or shrimps. Just an excuse to now have another lobster dinner!
I was not aware of some of the herbs that you mentioned as being beneficial to reducing inflammation and pain in arthritis.
For instance, I have always known that that ginger is very good for upset stomachs but I never knew about its uses for Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.
I will get my mom to try some of these as she suffers badly with Osteoarthritis and has just been diagnosed with it in her spine.
The Epsom salt baths sound just the ideal solution for her to start with.
Thank you for this very helpful information.
Lis.
Hi Lis,
Thanks for your comments and feedback. It’s very much appreciated!
Please let me know how your Mom finds the remedies. If she hasn’t tried Boswellia I also highly recommend that she does. There are some awesome natural tablets that contain turmeric and bosellia and most good health stores stock them. Get her to try them, plus the bath and then when she gets out of the bath have her rub some of the peppermint/eucalyptus blend into her spine. While not a cure i guarantee she will feel so much better. Really hoping it works for her!
To your, and your mom’s, best health
Jason
I do not suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis nor does anyone in my family but I do get how debilitating this disease can be. It’s amazing how we can find in nature the remedies for our ailments. This guide is very informative and the recipes are even more helpful. I think I might even try the ginger tea as it very relaxing to me.
Hi Ana,
Thanks for taking the time to write in. I’m glad you found the article interesting. Do try the ginger tea, its not only for arthritis but also keeps the immune system in top health! And is delicious!
wishing you best health
Jason
Hi Jason
Lovely website you got there. I love reading about natural remedies and I found your content very interesting. I especially love the colours you’ve put there. I feel healthy just reading your info. I especially enjoyed reading about curing asthma naturally. Very well done and I look forward to seeing your progress.
Cheers
Jelly.
Hi Jelly,
Thanks so much for your comments and I’m glad you enjoyed the articles! Hope to see you back again soon. I appreciate your support!
best health!
Jason