Remedies for Joint Pain

Also known as Indian Frankincense, the resin from the Boswellia tree has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to treat inflammatory conditions. It was a key remedy for arthritis, asthma, and digestive inflammation, valued for its ability to reduce pain and improve mobility without stomach irritation.

Known as 'knitbone' or 'boneset,' Comfrey has been used for over 2,000 years to heal broken bones, sprains, and wounds. Greek physicians used it to stop bleeding and treat bronchial problems. Its reputation as a powerful wound and bone healer is legendary in folk medicine.

Native to the Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa, Devil's Claw has been used for centuries by the San and Khoi peoples to treat pain, fever, and digestive complaints. Its name comes from the small hooks on its fruit. It was introduced to Europe in the early 1900s and became a popular treatment for arthritis.

Often called the 'Miracle Tree' or 'Tree of Life,' Moringa is native to India but now grows throughout the tropics, including much of Africa. Nearly every part of the plant is used for food or medicine. It is highly valued for its dense nutritional content and its anti-inflammatory properties, used to treat malnutrition and joint pain.

Stinging Nettle has a long history as a nutritious food and a powerful medicine. Roman soldiers would rub it on their legs to stay warm. In traditional medicine, it was used as a diuretic, a blood purifier, and a remedy for the pain of arthritis and gout, often by intentionally stinging the affected joint.

A staple in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for over 4,000 years, Turmeric was celebrated for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional African medicine, it's used to treat wounds, digestive issues, and painful conditions like arthritis. Its vibrant yellow color made it a prized dye and spice.

The use of willow bark for pain and fever dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where Hippocrates wrote of its benefits. It is the original source of salicin, the compound from which aspirin was later synthesized. It was the go-to remedy for pain, fever, and inflammation for centuries.