The alcoholic extract made with the grated avocado core is a good natural treatment option against arthrosis, mainly because it relieves pain and fights swelling by up to 50%. But, taking herbal tea prepared with leather hat, sarsaparilla and cat's claw is also a great home treatment option for pain relief in case of osteoarthritis.
Arthrosis is a disease that affects the joints, being more frequent after 50 years of age. Usually, clinical treatment is done with analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs indicated by the orthopedic doctor to control the symptoms because arthrosis does not have a definitive cure. Here are 2 options of home remedies that can help with treatment.
Avocado Core Extract for Arthrosis
The alcoholic extract of avocado kernel is great for fighting pain due to arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatism. It must be used externally, in the form of a massage over the affected area, being able to decrease the pain and swelling of the region because it contains 2 important pro-inflammatory cytokines in osteoarthritis.
Ingredients
- 700 g of grated avocado seeds1.5 l of ethyl alcohol
Method of preparation
Let the avocado seeds dry in the sun, being covered with a thin fabric, such as filo, to protect from flies, for example, for 3 to 5 days. After the core is dry and shrunk, the core must be grated using a kitchen grater. Then place the grated stone in a glass container together with the alcohol and close. Then the bottle should be kept closed, in a cupboard, resting for 3 days, but it is important to stir the contents once a day, every day.
After this rest period, the alcoholic extract is ready to be filtered and used. Just wet a clean gauze with the extract and place on the affected joint, leaving it to act for 15 to 20 minutes.
Herbal Medicinal Tea for Arthrosis
An excellent home remedy for arthritis and osteoarthritis is the following herbal tea prepared with leather hat and sarsaparilla because these medicinal plants contain anti-inflammatory substances, which fight pain and inflammation and substances that assist in tissue repair.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of leather hat1 handful of bitch-mamica1 handful of cat's claw1 handful of thousand men1 handful of sarsaparilla1 liter of boiling water
Method of preparation
In a pan with boiling water add all the other ingredients, cover, wait 20 minutes. Then strain and drink 1 cup of this tea 5 times a day.
These home treatments do not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor and the physiotherapist but it is great to complement, reducing pain and inflammation. But anyone who is taking medications prescribed by the doctor should inform them about the use of medicinal plants because some can interfere with the treatment, although in most people it has no side effect, if used in small daily doses.
