Arthritis & Inflamed Joints
Herb: Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
Remedy: Take tablets.
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Herb: Lemon (Citrus limon)
Remedy: Squeeze the juice from a lemon and drink neat or diluted in water each morning.
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Herb: White willow (Salix alba)
Remedy: Take tablets, or make a decoction using 10 g of root to 3 cups (750 ml) water. Take in 3 doses over 1–2 days as required.
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Herbs: Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), celery (Apium graveolens), white willow (Salix alba)
Remedy: Make a decoction with 8 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water, divide into 4 doses, and take 2–3 doses a day; or mix equal parts of the tinctures and take 1 tsp with water 3 times a day (see General cautions).
Option: If arthritis develops during menopause, replace devil’s claw with 8 g of black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
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Herb: Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
Remedy: Apply belladonna bandages in addition to one of the above remedies.
Arthritis Associated with Acid Indigestion or Peptic Ulcer
Herbs: Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), celery (Apium graveolens)
Remedy: Make an infusion with meadowsweet and drink up to 3 cups (750 ml) a day, or mix 2 parts meadowsweet tincture with 1 part celery tincture and take 1⁄2 tsp with water 2–3 times a day.
Stiff & Aching Joints
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), comfrey (Symphytum officinale), lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
Remedy: Mix 21 ⁄2 tbsp of St. John’s wort or comfrey infused oil with 20–40 drops of lavender essential oil and gently massage into the affected area.
Gout
Herb: Celery (Apium graveolens,)
Remedy: Take tablets, or make a decoction with the seeds. Divide into 3 doses and drink during the day or add 25 g of seeds to food per day.
