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Herbs For Arthritis ...

By: Cory PoncianoUsing celery herbs for arthritis persists today in North American professional herbalism. Various parts of the celery plant contain more than twenty five different anti-inflammatory compounds. If celery is taken as a food it is rich in minerals: Just a cup of celery contains more than 340 milligrams of potassium. Potassium deficiency contributes to some symptoms of arthritis.Chaparral is promoted in health food stores as herbs for arthritis. This herb can have toxic consequences on the liver. Chaparral should only be used as a tea and not powdered in capsules.Devil's claw is a good as herbs for arthritis because it is an anti-inflammatory agent. If someone is using devil's claw, they should only be taking one gram twice daily.Feverfew has been used for centuries as herbs for arthritis. Studies have found that the anti-inflammatory effects of this herb are great. The dosage of feverfew is 250 milligrams once or twice daily.Ginger has been studied in India as herbs for arthritis. In one study, researchers gave three to seven grams of ginger a day to eighteen people with osteoarthritis and twenty eight with rheumatoid arthritis. More than seventy five percent of those participating in the study reported at least some relief from pain and swelling.None of the people that took ginger as herbs for arthritis for more than two years reported any side effects. The ginger that is taken for osteoarthritis is in the form of tea, but sometimes arthritis sufferers will use a ginger compress to relieve the pain.The hop plant contains at least twenty two properties that are anti-inflammatory. For use as herbs for arthritis, the fresher the plant the better. Hop tea is a popular remedy for rheumatism and should be drunk while it is warm before bedtime.Licorice acts like cortisone in the body, without the harmful side-effects. Licorice is an anti-inflammatory. When choosing licorice as herbs for arthritis, it is important to remember that long term use of licorice can cause an elevation of blood pressure. Oregano is a powerful antioxidant. The antioxidant activity of oregano and other herbs for arthritis is due in large part to rosmarinic acid. Rosmarinic acid is a compound with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and even antiviral properties.The antioxidants in oregano may help prevent the cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radical reactions are involved in inflammation, degenerative arthritis and the aging process in general. Evidence is accumulating that antioxidants may help relieve osteoarthritis and RA. It can be very beneficial to use herbs for arthritis.Cory works has been a working for pharmaceutical company for more than 10 years. Cory Ponciano has researched and studies about arthritis and has compiled his work on his website at www.arthritiscontain.com . He has made this information open to public to understand and learn about arthritis