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Arthritis - Burdock Root
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_______________________________________________________ ARTHRITIS Arthritis is probably man's oldest autoimmune disease. Mummies uncovered in Egypt and excavated prehistoric man suffered from it. Some people might tell you that a certain remedy worked for them, but when you try it - NOTHING. Is your friends cure all in his head? Not necessarily. Arthritis is caused by many different conditions. Different changes in diet and lifestyle might work for one person while a different approach is needed for the same results in someone else. Listed are some of the most common causes of arthritis. A. LACK OF MINERALS (especially calcium and copper) Some people ask if a copper bracelet works. In theory it could. Those who have a hard time utilizing copper suffer from arthritis. Perhaps the body absorbs the copper through the skin. I suggest correcting that person's metabolism. (Organic copper is the only safe copper.) Some say Calcium deposits in joints are the body's way of protecting and storing calcium because the body has experienced a calcium famine at one time or another, either because it was not ingested or absorbed. (Oyster shells is not a good source of calcium) I would only supplement with organic calcium. B. TOXICITY stemming from the bowel or the kidneys. Everyone knows that gouty joints are caused by too much uric acid
(which should be filtered out by the kidneys) in the bloodstream. Hydrangea
has historically been used to help the kidney in their functions. It could also
be Everyone's body replaces thousand of cells daily, even more so if injured. The body draws nutrients to make those cells from the bowel. If the bowel is toxic so will be the nutrients that make up the cells, leaving those cells in a weakened state or laced with toxicity, which the body's immune system then attacks causing inflammation and pain. C. WEAK DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Those who suffer with poor digestion should try to avoid meats and
other foods which are hard to digest. Also not drinking with meals, keeps the HCL acid (which digests food) concentrated so it can better do its job. D . DIET (which includes foods and drinks) 3) Red meats and milk products consumption, which produces acid, is also hard on the joints. 4) Ingestion of high sodium foods and herbs such as celery, irish moss, kelp and rose hips help lubricate and nourish joints. 5) Cutting out harsh foods and increasing beneficial foods for some will show strong favorable results. E. MOBILITY Dr. Mary Schatz MD says: "Moving hurts but not moving destroys. Incorrect moving harms, but intelligent moving heals." Yoga and Tai Chi are two forms of intelligent moving. Tei Fu or moist heat applied topically can ease the pain. Yucca and JNT-A taken may help soothe pain so mobility is less painful.
Historically used for Arthritis: Single Herbs Alfalfa - As a pH (acid) balancer Aloe Vera - 8 ounces 3x daily with meal. Burdock - Swelling and calcification breakdown Licorice - helps the adrenals produce cortisone. Noni
(Morinda) - known in the Caribbean as "Pain Killer Tree." 25% of Pau D'Arco Tea - 1 qt. Daily, made strong for 30 days. Una De Gato - Anti-inflammatory. Wild Yam - reduces joint pain and swelling Yucca - 6-10 daily, works like cortisone.
Herbal Combinations Anti-Gas - Chinese - for digestion, contains sodium herbs. Joint Support - Nourishes joints LBS II - Bowel cleanser
Vitamins & Minerals: Flax Seed Oil - 4-6 daily Glucosamine - Helps reestablish joint lubrication. Magnesium (taken prudently) helps prevent calcium deposits Skeletal Strength - chelated calcium and magnesium.
Diet: Celery Seed tea; 2 cups daily, Eliminate red meat, caffeine, sugar, salt, milk, all acid foods. Drink only pure water; avoid eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, and all nightshade vegetables. Tonic Drink for Arthritis: (Juice) 3 ounces of carrot juice Make this mixture fresh and drink immediately 2 times daily for 90 days. Other: Get checked for parasites, be particularly aware of dental problems, and take a ginger bath daily. It sometimes takes a combination of herbs to work on a variety of body systems. I don't suggest that you start out with using all of the above at one time, but hope that it will give you some suggestions. Going to an Iridologist, Herbalist, Kinesiologist or Reflexologist can usually help in choosing which route to go.
Interesting Notes
Burdock Scientific Name: arctium lappa, from the Greek word for bear (arctos) and the Latin lappa meaning burr. Description: Burdock is a very common weed with burrs for seeds. It grows along paths, stone walls, and around deserted farm buildings, as well as almost any other place where its tenacious roots can take hold. A biennial or perennial two to eight feet in height, the burdock plant grows leaves as large and broad as rhubarb leaves, although the green stalks taste like asparagus rather than like the tangy pie-plant it resembles. Medicinal Properties: This herb works to purify the blood without nausea, gradually improving the body's natural nutrition. Burdock, taken internally, is diuretic; the seeds in particular are thought to strengthen and encourage kidney action. It is diaphoretic, promoting perspiration. Burdock contains polyacetylenes which kill disease causing bacteria and fungi (dried burdock contains less of these chemicals). It may decrease mutation in cancerous cells by means of arctigenin, which is thought to be an inhibitor of tumor growth. This versatile herb has an unexplained anti-poisoning effect as demonstrated when certain research animals fed Burdock were subsequently protected against a series of toxic chemicals. Burdock extracts may lower human blood sugar levels and are thought to exhibit estrogenic activity and nourish lymphatic system. Historical Uses: Medicine men drank a brew of bitter burdock to help them concentrate in their meditations. Pioneers used burdock to treat gonorrhea, syphilis, gout, and cancer. Records tell of fourteenth century physicians who used burdock leaves pounded in wine to treat leprosy. This plant is touted by an early English herbalist as an antidote for snakebites and the bite of mad dogs. Curiously, burdock's historical uses also include a sort of herbal irrigation-the plants deep roots were thought to bring water up for use by other garden plants in drought years. Burdock is most commonly used today as a blood purifier or alterative. It has helped people with a variety of chronic skin diseases, including psoriasis, acne, and eczema. It may also be useful for boils, pox, and other eruptions. Burdock is one of our important anti-cancer herbs as well and is included in most of the popular anti-cancer formulas on the market today. Burdock has several qualities to recommend for its topical application. A cooling poultice of the leaves may be used to soothe burns, hemorrhoids, and ulcers. Burdock leaf poultices along with burdock root tea are prescribed for arthritic joints. The plants seed or root formulas may be taken internally as well as externally; the leaves, however, are too bitter for ingestion. Burdock is extremely safe to use, having been utilized as a food by Native Americans and by the Orientals. Warnings about possible "burdock poisoning" originated from one instance where some individuals ingested burdock, which appears to have been adulterated with belladonna. There is no cause for concern if you are buying burdock from a reputable herb company. Burdock can be taken in doses of one to four capsules from two to three times daily as required. It is also a common ingredient in many formulas for skin conditions and chronic ailments.
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