Herbs have proven to be an effective joint pain remedies, some herbs are meant for oral consumption while few are for topical use, using anyway, these have no side effects and can go along with allopathic treatments. However dosage shall be worked out in expert's guidance as few of these herbs are very strong.

Ashwagandha or withania somnifera or winter cherry is a natural pain reliever and very good herbal supplement for overall health. This herb has been used in Ayurveda since ancient times to improve vigor, strength and stamina. Boswellia serrata is a magical herb for joint pain due to rheumatic arthritis, this herb has proven properties for suppressing pain and inflammation by inhibiting the secretion of hormones and chemicals associated with pain and inflammation and also it helps the body in rebuilding the damaged cartilages.

Apple cider vinegar is an excellent herbal remedy when applied warm on aching joints before going to bed provides immense relief. Ginger is also an effective remedy for joint pain as it has anti-oxidant properties. Another simple remedy can be prepared by drying and mashing two egg plants and later baking it in two teaspoons of castor oil and with cumin seeds, garlic, coriander, turmeric and salt. This preparation consumed once in a day relieves from this problem.

Application of hot and cold packs on the aching joints is a simple and easy remedy. Hot water bath or Epsom salt tub bath also helps in relieving all sorts of pain in the body. Heating the joints with a piece of towel soaked in warm water also helps. Exercising in a pool of water like done in hydrotherapy improve endurance of joints as water takes some pressure off the joints and while moving them provide just right kind of resistance for an excellent workout.

Herbs are very effective ways to relieve arthritis knee pain and inflammation and of course they are free of side effects. Some herbs are effective when taken orally and some are for topical use. Cayenne cream is very popular herbal remedy for arthritis pain relief including knee due to its properties resembling the effects of NSAID. Cayenne cream's topical application on knee can reduce the signals of pain passing to the brain which makes the patient feel reduced or no pain for sometime. Ginger is an herb which can be used orally as well as externally for knee pain relief. Ginger has rich anti-oxidant properties and promotes blood flow in to the affected part.

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Warm mustard oil spread over madar leaf and tied to the knee relieves the pain and inflammation caused due to arthritis effectively. Ashwagandha or withania somnifera is a natural pain reliever and has been recommended in Ayurveda for arthritis pain relief. Some other popular herbs used for arthritis knee pain relief are nettle leaves, in some old medications the sting of nettle thorn was given directly on the knee for immediate relief from pain and inflammation. Massage of warm oregano oil is also helpful in treating the knee pain.

If there is not acute inflammation and pain in the knee then moist heat is very effective to alleviate the arthritis pain. Soak a cloth in warm water and cover the knee till the temperature gets normal, repeat these compresses few times and 2-3 times in a day for pain relief. Hot and cold compresses are also effective for arthritis knee pain relief.

In case of acute knee pain only cold compresses shall be applied. Exercises like water cycling is also an effective way to promote movement and blood circulation in the knee joint which reduces the frequency and intensity of the flares of pain. Mobilization therapy exercises are also effective in preventing arthritis knee pain and also alleviating it, however any exercise regimen shall not be chosen without medical opinion. Some yoga poses have been found very effective in relieving the knee pain and even preventing arthritis itself.

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