Osteoarthrosis is a disease of the joints and it is a severe one at that. The bending of the joints causes excruciating pain; though it is seen in people above the age of 60 on most occasions. Medications, inheritance and obesity give impetus to this disease. The cartilages of the joints are most affected in this disease. The fluid which lubricates the joints decreases their output. This fluid is known as synovial fluid. This causes the cartilages to become obsolete; thus causing pain and inflammation. This disease is considered by many as an auto immune disease. Obesity is the worst that can happen to a person suffering from Osteoarthrosis. However, there are some herbal treatments which have proven their worth in controlling Osteoarthrosis to a great extent.
The herb Alfalfa is very helpful in suppressing the symptoms of Osteoarthrosis. The herbal treatment requires one to boil the seeds of Alfalfa in 300ml of water for 30 mins. This needs to be taken thrice daily for a month. After a month the symptoms would disappear. Celery leaves are another good herbal treatment for Osteoarthrosis. These leaves have the propensity to give relief from pain. The leaves should be boiled and consumed just like Alfalfa.

Stiff neck means there is a musculoskeletal dysfunction of the neck joints. This disease is also known as Wryneck and Spasmodic Torticollis. Any movement of the neck causes excruciating pain. Tremors and wobbling are its main symptoms. At times the voice also tends to break. The treatment is usually in the form of physiotherapy. Driving and riding are advised not to indulge in. If the situation worsens; it could lead to spodilitis. It is a topic of study and medical science is wondering whether this disease is hereditary or not. However, jerky movement of the neck should be avoided and weights should not be lifted.

However, there are certain herbal treatments which have proven their worth in the curing of stiff neck. Cinnamomum camphora bark is a very good herbal treatment for stiff neck. The powder of this bark should be boiled (300ml) and cooled. The ailing person should imbibe 30ml of this everyday for a week; you would get ample relief. Meadow Cranesbill is another useful herbal treatment for a stiff neck. The shots of this herb; should be boiled and cooled before drinking it daily for a week. The shoots should be boiled and cooled (60 Gms). This should be drunk thrice daily for one week.

If there is a swelling in the planter fascia; then the disease is called plantar fasciitis. In this ailment the feet experiences excruciating pain. This disease is more prevalent in pregnant women, overweight and diabetic persons. Planter fascia is that bone which extends from the heel; right to the fore foot. So, one can imagine the effort involved in walking. All age groups suffer from this ailment; though, it is the middle age group which is more affected by it. Since, movement is restricted; one tends to become obese. This obesity worsens the situation. People suffering from this disease experience shooting pain in the foot; especially in the mornings.

Whoever, is suffering from plantar fasciitis; must make certain their diet consists of nutritious food. As, an herbal remedy; therefore green leafy vegetables must be included in the staple diet. Another herbal treatment for plantar fasciitis is to eat plenty of Apples. Since, apple is rich in iron and other vital nutrients; it very good for a patient of plantar fasciitis. Mangoes have the ability to give you a good bowel movement; so by eating plenty of ripe mangoes you would ensure that no excessive fat is stored in the body. This is good because obesity could worsen things.

Rheumatism is derived from the Greek dialect “rheuma”. In Greek it simply means inflammation. It could occur in any part of the human anatomy where there are tendons, muscles and ligaments. A person who is suffering from rheumatism would be in better position to describe the excruciating pain that accompanies this ailment. The bottomline is that the pain is simply unbearable. However, there are some herbal remedies, which have proven their efficacy for this malady.

Before meals if the juice of raw potatoes is taken (2 teaspoons) it will ease out the pain and suffering. To add to it; the peels of potatoes is also very beneficial for rheumatism. Boil the peels in about 500 Gms of water and let it cool. Then strain it and drink it. Drink this three or four times on a daily basis. You are sure to get relief from this natural treatment. Though, the taste of the coming herbal remedy for curing rheumatism is very bitter; however, bitter gourd and honey when mixed together provide the much required relief to an ailing person. The treatment is slow though; however, three months would suffice to get a lot of relief form rheumatism. The imbibing of lemon juice is also very helpful in rheumatism. The other very useful herbal remedy for rheumatism is the eating of walnuts. However, to get the optimum benefit; the walnuts should be thoroughly masticated. If you do not masticate them properly; then you might end up with indigestion. Celery has also shown its efficacy in this disease. About 8 drops of should be taken before meals in hot water.