| In the Musculo/Skeletal System, particularly with the | | | | body in cleansing and elimination and in time clearing |
| disease of rheumatism or arthritis, the body has to | | | | the roots of the inflammation, which lie in the |
| be lead back to a state of health and balance. | | | | accumulation of toxins. |
| This can be done with herbs. I know this because my | | | | Here are the most effective anti-inflammatory herbs: |
| son is living proof. | | | | Black Willow, Meadowsweet |
| To treat problems that manifest in the bones or | | | | Devil's Claw, White Popular |
| muscles effectively, digestion and assimilation in the | | | | Guaiacum, Wild Yam |
| body have to work well, as do the various aspects | | | | Unlike prescription anti-inflammatories, these herbs are |
| of elimination. Keep this in mind when choosing | | | | safe in large doses. They are in the diluted and |
| different herbs for particular needs. They can be | | | | balanced form, the way nature designed them. A |
| chosen according to the needs of the whole body. | | | | safe and effective dose of Black Willow could be |
| Included are alternatives, anti-inflammatory, | | | | 250ml/ ½ pt of tincture a week. |
| rubifacients, diuretics, stimulants and digestives. | | | | Diuretics |
| Anti-Rheumatics | | | | Diuretics help the kidneys work and therefore help |
| A large amount of herbs has the reputation of | | | | the elimination of metabolic waste and toxins, or the |
| preventing, relieving or curing rheumatic problems. | | | | products of inflammation, which is essential, as these |
| Here is a long , though far from being complete , list | | | | can lie at the root of many problems such as |
| of anti-rheumatics, including a variety for primary | | | | rheumatism and arthritis. If there is a kidney problem |
| actions. These herbs are anti-rheumatics: | | | | present, it must be treated also. To support the |
| Angelica, Celery Seed, Poke Root | | | | work of this vitally important organ, herbs such as |
| Bearberry, Couchgrass, Prickly Ash | | | | Boneset, Celery, Juniper Berries or Yarrow can be |
| Black Cohosh, Dandelion, Ragwort | | | | used, and Celery Seeds are often considered |
| Black Willow, Devil's Claw, Sarsaprilla | | | | specifically unique for rheumatism. |
| Bladderwrack, Guaiacum, White Poplar | | | | Circulatory Stimulants |
| Blue Flag, Ginger, Wild Yam | | | | Cleansing the body by stimulating the circulation which |
| Bogbean, Juniper, Wintergreen | | | | increases blood flow to the muscles and joints is |
| Boneset, Mountain Grape, Wormwood | | | | another way to aid your body in healing for |
| Burdock, Mustard, Yarrow | | | | rheumatism and arthritis. |
| Cayenne, Nettles, Yellow Dock | | | | This cleansing process can be done without straining |
| Alteratives | | | | the heart by using herbs that stimulate the peripheral |
| Alteratives are herbs that gradually cleanse and | | | | circulation, such as Cayenne, Ginger, Poke Root, |
| correct a "polluted" condition of the bloodstream and | | | | Prickly Ash or Rosemary. If there are any circulatory |
| restore it to healthier functioning. These herbs work | | | | or heart problems, these must be taken into |
| through different mechanisms, many of which are | | | | consideration when doing the cleanse. |
| not quite fully understood yet, and they work in a | | | | Pain Relievers |
| wide range of conditions, including rheumatism. | | | | Rheumatism is one of the illnesses that it may be |
| Most rheumatic and arthritic conditions are improved | | | | necessary to use herbs that will reduce pain while |
| through the general cleansing and revitalization that is | | | | treating the illness. The anti-inflammatory herbs will |
| brought about by these herbs: | | | | help to reduce the pain to some degree, but the only |
| Black Cohosh, Devil's Claw | | | | effective way to reduce the pain is to clear the |
| Bogbean, Guaiacum | | | | underlying problem. While treating the illness, herbs |
| Celery Seed, Sarsaparilla | | | | such as Guaiacum, Jamacian Dogwood, St. John's |
| Anti-Inflammatories | | | | Wort or Valerian. These herbs will be less effective if |
| In holistic treatment, these herbs can be helpful, | | | | no other steps are being taken. |
| particularly in rheumatic and arthritic conditions, where | | | | Digestive Tonics |
| long-standing inflammations of joints and other issues | | | | In order for the necessary herbs to be absorbed the |
| become self-defeating. These herbs reduce | | | | digestive process needs to be working properly. The |
| inflammations by helping the body to overcome the | | | | use of bitter tonics like Gentian, Golden Seal, |
| problem rather than suppressing inflammation, which | | | | Wormwood or Yarrow may be very useful. If there |
| is usually part of the healthy-body response. | | | | is a considerable degree of constipation or build-up of |
| A good example is Meadowsweet. It is rich in natural | | | | fecal matter, the use of evacuates is called for, |
| aspirin-like substances that reduce swelling and pain. It | | | | especially those that act by stimulating the liver,like |
| is also a diuretic and hepatic, therefore aiding the | | | | Boldo, Rhubarb Root or Yellow Dock. |