Osteoarthritis (OA), a form of arthritis, is defined as a condition of
as a result of aging causes of wear and tear on a joint, affecting over 25 million people in the United States in alone.
Treatments
In herbal medicine perspective
1. Stinging nettle
In the study of Stinging nettle cream for osteoarthritis by Keith
Rayburn, MD; Eric Fleischbein, PharmD; Jessica Song, PharmD; Blaine
Allen, RN; Mary Kundert, PharmD; Charles Leiter, PharmD; Thomas Bush,
MD, showed that Stinging nettle could prove beneficial to patients with
osteoarthritis in 2 general ways: (1) pain relief and (2) disease
process modification. The intact leaf hair’s sting could provide a
counterirritation that decreases pain by depleting substance P, similar
to the effect of capsaicin(66).
2. Ginger
In a report of a study to explicate the phenomenon of ginger compresses
for people with osteoarthritis, showed that Seven themes were identified
in the data: (1) Meditative-like stillness and relaxation of thoughts;
(2) Constant penetrating warmth throughout the body; (3) Positive change
in outlook; (4) Increased energy and interest in the world; (5) Deeply
relaxed state that progressed to a gradual shift in pain and increased
interest in others; (6) Increased suppleness within the body and (7)
More comfortable, flexible joint mobility. The essential experience of
ginger compresses exposed the unique qualities of heat, stimulation,
anti-inflammation and analgesia(67).
3. Devil’s claw
Glucosamine, Harpagophytum procumbens(Devil’s claw), and acupuncture are
among the most commonly used complementary and alternative medicine
approaches utilized by patients suffering from osteoarthritis(68).
4. Hot Chilli (Capsaicin)
“Topical capsaicin is not associated with any severe systemic adverse
effects. However, stinging and burning, particularly during the first
week of therapy, is reported by many patients. Topical capsaicin merits
consideration as adjuvant therapy in conditions such as post-herpetic
neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and osteoarthritis, where the pain can be
chronic and difficult to treat|”, said Dr Rains C, and Bryson HM(69).
5. Etc.
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(66) nhttp://www.encognitive.com/files/STINGING%20NETTLE%20CREAM%20FOR%20OSTEOARTHRITIS.pdf
(67) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626491
(68) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21951024
(69) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8535059
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