5 Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis

These home remedies are optimal to complement the clinical treatment of rheumatoid arthritis because they have anti-inflammatory, diuretic and soothing properties that reduce pain, swelling and inflammation, improving the quality of life.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation of the joints due to an alteration of the immune system, which causes a lot of pain and discomfort and that if left untreated can leave the fingers and other deformed joints. That is why it is important to always perform the treatment indicated by the doctor, but some ways to combat the symptoms naturally are:

1. Herbal Tea

This tea has anti-inflammatory, diuretic and healing properties that when used together have their effects enhanced.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of water;
• 1 tbsp burdock roots;
• 2 aniseed;
• 2 horsetail.

Preparation Mode:

Boil the water and add the medicinal plants in a teapot and let stand about 5 to 7 minutes. Strain, and when it is warm, drink 1 cup half an hour before lunch and dinner.

2. Arnica Ointment

This homemade ointment is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis because it stimulates blood supply, has an anti-inflammatory effect and relieves pain.

Ingredients:

• 5g of beeswax; 
• 45 ml of olive oil;
• Filter paper;
• 4 tbsp chopped arnica leaves and flowers. 

Preparation Mode:

In a water bath place the oil and the leaves and flowers of arnica and let simmer for a few minutes. When the mixture is hot you should strain the remains with filter paper. Put the clean mixture back into the pot and add the beeswax, it should be heated over low heat until it melts. When everything is melted it should be mixed well and let stand for a few minutes. It should then be stored in a container with a lid and kept in a dry, dark and airy place.

3. Sage and Rosemary Tea

They help reduce the pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism, being a great natural anti-inflammatory.

Ingredients:

• 6 sage leaves;
• 3 bouquets of rosemary;
• 300 ml of boiling water. 

Preparation Mode:

Add all the ingredients in a kettle and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain, let it warm and take this home remedy 2 times a day.

4. Massage with Essential Oils

Massaging the joints with this mixture of essential oils is also an excellent natural way to feel better.

Ingredients:

• 10 ml camphor;
• 10 ml of eucalyptus oil;
• 10 ml of turpentine oil;
• 70 ml peanut oil

Preparation Mode:

Simply mix all ingredients and store in a clean container, and place several times a day to relieve discomfort.

5. Fortified Turmeric Tea

It is a tea rich in antioxidants that increase immunity, reducing pain and inflammation caused by arthritis.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried turmeric leaves;
• 1 tablespoon of licorice;
• 2 tablespoons mallow;
• 1 cup of boiling water.

Preparation Mode:

Place the herbs in a kettle with boiling water and let stand for 7 to 10 minutes. Strain, let cool slightly and when it is warm you should drink 3 cups a day.

Another good natural solution for arthritis is to eat a bowl of salad seasoned with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apple juice and its enzymes dissolve the calcium deposits in the joints, being ideal to combat this disease. Try to prepare a salad with lettuce, tomato, onion and watercress leaves, and season with olive oil and apple cider vinegar.