HERBAL TREATMENT: ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATISM AND GOUT
RGeneral formulas for the treatment of arthritis,
rheumatism and gout:
3 parts Celery seed
3 parts Stinging Nettle herb
3 parts Elder flowers
3 parts Yarrow herb
3 parts Meadowsweet herb
3 parts Burdock root
3 parts Dandelion root
1 part Cleavers herb
1 part Liquorice root
1 part Angelica root
1 part Cayenne Pepper
Combined decoction and infusion: 3 cups per day
1 part Celery seed
3 parts Burdock root
5 parts Dandelion root
1 part Ginger root
Combined decoction and infusion: 3 cups per day
In the above formulas, Celery seed and Nettle have an alkalizing
effect and help to clear out excess acid in the system. Celery seed
also has a diuretic effect and Nettle contains tonic quantities of
iron and other useful minerals and vitamins. Elder flowers, Yarrow
and Meadowsweet have diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Burdock has diuretic and demulcent properties, and long-term
alterative effects. Dandelion, high in minerals and vitamins, is
tonic to the liver and blood. It also has a laxative and diuretic
effect. Cleavers and Liquorice have diuretic and laxative properties
that promote elimination. Angelica, Ginger and Cayenne Pepper
provide warming antispasmodic properties and a stimulus to
peripheral circulation.
As with all herbal treatment for chronic ailments, these remedies
should be persisted with for 2 or 3 weeks before any noticeable
effects can be expected. Chronic ailments of long standing may
require extended treatment, sometimes amounting to several months
overall. The above remedies may be taken for extended periods where
necessary provided suitable breaks in treatment are observed (e.g.
an alternating pattern of 3-6 weeks of taking herbs, followed by 2-3
weeks during which treatment is suspended).
For internal treatment of painful, stiff or swollen joints:
Meadowsweet herb
Infusion: 3-4 cups per day as the sole course of treatment for 3
weeks, the first cupful taken first thing in the morning before
eating
For external treatment of painful, stiff or swollen joints, and for
rheumatic pain in general: place 50-60 grams of dried Mullein leaves
and St John's Wort herb (equal parts of both) in 500 ml of vinegar,
cover and heat gently for 30 minutes. Applied directly as a hot
compress it will ease the pain and, in almost every case, reduce the
swelling.
Hot poultices, compresses or rubbing oils prepared from herbs such
as Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Angelica, Fennel and Chamomile are also
useful.
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