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Best Recommended Herbal Remedies For Joint Stiffness

Alternative MedicineOctober 7, 2011Written by Dr Easton Patrick556 views

Joint stiffness is a commonly seen problem affecting wrists, feet, ankles, knees, toes, neck and hips. It is characterized by inability to move joints freely without pain or inflammation. Presence of abnormal cartilage, genetic predisposition, sports injury and overuse of muscles and joints are some among the common factors contributing for the formation of joint stiffness. Excessive amount of insulin in body, viral infections, hormonal imbalance and high concentration of stress hormone also results in joint stiffness. Most of the stiffness problems are temporary or harmless. It can affect both men and women of all age groups. Following are some among the best recommended herbal remedies for joint stiffness.

A
ica gel is an effective home remedy suggested for curing the stiffness of joints. It is a gel made out from the extracts of a
ica flowers. A
ica gel is found to be very beneficial for the treatment of arthritis trouble. Calming sore and tense muscles, soothing muscle and joint tension and promoting immune function are some among the important advantages of using a
ica gel. Patients suffering from this problem are advised to apply gel topically for preventing inflammations. Alfalfa tea is another herbal remedy prescribed for joint stiffness. It is well known for anti inflammatory properties. Presence of saponin in alfalfa, eases symptoms of arthritis and helps in balancing pH level of blood. It is a perfect medicine for boosting joint health. For attaining best results, patients suffering from this joint problem are advised to drink alfalfa juice mixed with honey or fruit juices.

Ginger, one among the commonly used ingredients in food recipes is an important herbal remedy for joint stiffness. Presence of zingibain proteolytic enzyme in ginger is well known for anti inflammatory properties. It has been traditionally used for the treatment of many ailments. You can take ginger extracts either as tincture, tea, or as capsules. It is a commonly recommended herbal remedy by health practitioners and induces zero side effects on users. Green tea, enriched with curative properties is another herbal remedy for joint stiffness. It helps to a great extend in relieving pain caused due to the impact of arthritis trouble. Presence of antioxidants known as polyphenols helps in reducing inflammations and slows down cartilage breakdown.

Eucalyptus oil is a commonly prescribed herbal remedy for joint stiffness. Patients with severe stiffness in joints are advised to massage the affected areas with eucalyptus oil. This aromatic oil has great benefits on the body. It acts as a natural analgesic and relieves body pain. Other relaxant oils used for doing body massaging includes chamomile oil, olive oil and lavender oil. Body massaging with relaxant oils also helps in preventing body infections and stretch marks. Carrot juice is another safe home remedy for curing joint stiffness. It helps in strengthening ligaments of the body. Patients suffering from severe stiffness in joints are advised to intake a mixture of lemon juice and carrot juice daily in the morning. Cinnamon, flax seed oil, cayenne, nettle leaf and cat's claw are other safe herbal remedies for joint stiffness.

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