Chamomile
Cypress
Cedarwood
Eucalyptus
Ginger
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Marjoram
Myrrh
Pine
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Traditional herbs helpful in these
conditions are:
Burdock Root
Cayenne Pepper
Celery Seed
Feverfew
Kelp
Prickly Ash
White Willow
Meadowsweet
Thyme
Yarrow
Yucca
Garlic and Onion also help to relieve
symptoms of arthritis because of their
effect promoting circulation.Use them
freely in cooking.
Taking vitamin C and E along with the
anti-oxidants,may be beneficial because
joints need oxygen-rich blood to
function properly
Arthritis Rub
for local areas only
14 drops Lavender oil
10 drops Rosemary oil
8 drops Peppermint oil
6 drops Juniper oil
1 tsp. Carrot seed oil
2 Tbls.St.John's Wort oil
2 Tbls.vegetable oil
Add the oils to an amber glass bottle
that holds at least 2 ounces.Shake
gently and label.Use in small amounts by
applying to painful or swollen
joints.Can be used two or three times a
day.
Compress for Arthritic Joints
A cold compress to relieve pain and
swelling
1 cup cold water
3 drops chamomile oil
3 drops hyssop oil
2 drops cypress oil
piece of flannel or washcloth
towel
bowl
Add cold water to the bowl.Add the oils
and stir well to disperse.Soak the
flannel in the water.Wring out the cloth and
apply to the affected area.Once the
compress becomes warm or dry,replace it
with a fresh one.Leave the compress on
for a duration of 15 to 20 minutes.This
may be repeated 2 or 3 times a day.
Arthritis Herbal Tea
Taking an herbal tea daily will be
helpful in alleviating pain
systemically.IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC to
SALICYLATES,omit the meadowsweet.Drink 1 to 2
cups daily.
1 cup hot water
1 tsp.honey or ginger honey
1 tsp.fresh lemon juice
1 tsp.apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp.chamomile flowers
1/2 tsp.meadowsweet herb
Pour a cup of hot water over the
herbs and allow to steep for 5 minutes.Strain
and add the lemon and vinegar.Add the
honey(more or less to taste)Drink warm
or cold.
Ginger Honey
1 1/2 cups raw honey
2-inch piece fresh ginger root(thinly
sliced)
Heat honey over low setting.Add sliced ginger and heat gently,taking care not to boil.Taste after about 20 to 30 minutes.It should be very flavorful and the ginger slices almost dry.Strain with slotted spoon.Cool,store in labeled glass jar
