What is the best herbal external medicine for arthritis?

Question

My father is suffering from arthritis he could hardly tolerate the pain. His doctor's management was to relieve him from pain by administering oral meds but unfortunately his liver and kidney are now mildly damaged. His legs are now swelling and he could not stand long and even walk. I would like to help my father by providing him external medicines like ointment/cream as not to add further damage to his liver and kidney. Is there any kind of external medicine that could probably be applied to my father's legs that is available in pharmacies? I need your help pls.

Answer 1

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS without any side effects or complications of any sort, (Arthritis including Gout, Arthritis Deformans/Osteoarthritis and Rheumatism) :-

Pain knee joints, worse by movements; better initial movements, continuous pain in joints, worse while rising from seat; pain in heels, worse by movements. Cassia Sophera 30X, 4 hourly

Acute attack of gout of joints of the feet.Pain with bright red swelling Aconite Nap 200, 2 hourly

Pain with inflammation, worse by movements. Bryonia Alba 200 or 1M, 6 hourly

Complaints worse after rest and exposure to cold Rhus tox 200 or 1M, 4 hourly

Complaints worse during menstruation; beginning at the time of menopause; more in hands and feet Caulophyllum 30X, 4 hourly

When the origin of complaints is gonorrhoeal; worse during day time. Medorrhinum 1M. fortnightly (3 Doses)

When the origin of complaints is tubercular Tuberculinum k, 1M fortnightly (3 Doses)

Complaints of small joints with red or pale swelling; tenderness and shifting pains; worse by motion. Main remedy for gout during cold weather Colchicum 30X, 4 hourly

When Rhus Tox cease to work; pain is worse in cold damp weather and better by movements Calcarea Carb 200 or 1M, 6 hourly (6 Doses)

Nodosities in the joints with gastric complaints. At last nodules become painless (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Tongue whitish thickly coated Antim Crud 30X or 200, 6 hourly

Complaints of feets and ankles; stiffness Drosera 200 fortnightly (3 Doses)

Complaints of long bones; contraction of ligaments Causticum 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain worse at night; in wet weather; Rheumatism of large muscles Cimicifuga 30X, 4 hourly

Rheumatism; worse in damp cold weather. Gout.Pain in limbs and hip joints Natrum Sulph 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain travels downwards affecting the large part of a limb and passes through quickly along course of nerve Kalmia Lat 30X or 200, 6 hourly

Pains worse during rest, night and warmth, better by cold, open air and movements Pulsatilla 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain :- violent; bruised or as if sprained ; cannot bear touch, feels somebody coming near him may touch him and hit the affected part Arnica Montana 200, 4 hourly

Gout of great toe and joints with swelling; soreness and drawing pain on stepping; worse in warmth, pressure and motion. Pain travels upwards; better cold compresses Ledum Pal 200, 4 hourly

Gouty nodosities of joints; tearing pain and extremities and contraction of the muscles Guaiacum 30 4 hourly

Chronic nodosities of joints; hands twisted, out of shape due to deposits of water of soda Ammonium Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourly

Gouty complaints with offensive urine Acid Benzoic 6X or 30, 4 hourly

When there is red sand in urine in gouty patients Lycopodium 30, 4 hourly

Severe pain with enlargement of the joints; worse during rest and when storm approaches Rhododendron 200 or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Almost a specific for gout (to drain out uric acid and urates) Urtica Urens Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 -10 drops in hot water

Arthritic deformans (chronic rheumatoid, particularly of fingers) Picric Acid 30X, 4 hourly

Rheumatic pains or arthritis after checked diarrhoea Abrotanum 30 or 200 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Specific for pain with numbness; Pain so severe patient says that he would prefer death than the pain Chamomilla 200 or 1M, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Pain appear diagonally as right arm and left leg with sensation of cold, numbness and tingling Agaricus Mus 30X or 200, 4 hourly

In weak persons; burning pain with chilliness, feels better by heat, while eating, and worse in cold open air Capsicum 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Unbearable pain; rigidity and stiffness. Superiority / inferiority complex Platina 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Pain flies like electric shock; due to exposurse of damp cold weather. Better by warmth and rest Phytolacca 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Rheumatic pain, worse after washing clothes, doing laundry work Sepia 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain in long bones; may be due to injury or rheumatism Ruta Grav 200, 6 hourly

Pain worse on slightest touch specially after loss of vital fluids like excessive bleeding, diarrhoea, vomiting China Off 6X or 30, 3 hourly

Pain in the small joints of extremities with swelling. Backache, worse in the morning before rising Staphysagria 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Pain heels; better by putting most of the weight on them Berberis Vulgaris Q (Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 - 10 drops

Stiffing pain in all parts of the body; worse by movement Stellaria Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8-10 drops in warm water

Rheumatic pain without swelling; pain joints; worse at night Iodium 30X, 4 hourly

Osteo-arthritis of large joints with degeneration. Pain, swelling, stiffness and tenderness of joints; worse by motion (cracking joints) and cold ; better by warmth O.A.Nosode 1M, weekly (6 Doses)

Chronic muscular rheumatism of back and neck. Intense pain along with sciatic nerve. Numbness alternates with pain Gnaphalium 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Muscular atrophy; rigidity and stiffness Strychninum 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

Rheumatism accompained with skin ailments and itiching; cannot walk erect Sulphur 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

Rheumatism of knee joint; with round worms Natrum Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourly

For defective bony growth; better by warmth and worse by cold Calcarea Flour 12X or 30, 4 hourly

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Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 2

This is an internal problem not so much external. In order to take care of the problem it's to begin at the root rather than the branches if you know what i mean.The best way to deal with this ailment and probably never feel the symptons again lies in your what he eats.

From some research, if you become a vegan, you will not suffer from this. Especially dairy - eggs, cheese, milk worsens the condition and many cases there have been where people stop eating these and no longer suffer from this terrible ailment. Also, meat contains uric acid which in essense is urine. This accumulates in the joints which in turn causes swelling and pain. You should control your intake of acid foods and eat things in their more natural state. Avoid caffeine (coffee, teas [herbal tea is fine], chocolate, and soft drinks!). Eat plenty of leafy greens, vegetables, fruits and whole grain foods. Stay away from the refined/bleached & processed foods. Exercise and get some sunshine and fresh air as well as drink plenty of water (not tap water).

Do some research on the proper acid/alkaline balance of your body, diseases thrive on an acid environment so you want to have the right balance. He can be cured, but you have to be disciplined. Many people sacrifice their health for their taste buds, its definitely worth living happy and healthy even if you have to stop eating things that you really enjoy. You will get accustomed to a better diet and will begin to enjoy it. I started at around 14 yrs of age to change my diet. Now I am a vegan, and let me tell you food is very enjoyable without having to include a carcass on your plate.

If he is willing to live without the pain and discomfort, he has the power to do so just by changing his eating habits and lifestyle.

Don't always trust the doctors either as they are trained to give you drugs and make you think that that is the only solution. Many people die this way when it never need be so.
Any questions let me know. Wish you the best!

Answer 3

There are a few very effective topical liniments, oil and cream for RA, OA and even PA. I have OA, PA and several other spinal conditions including AS (Ankylosing Spondylitis). In addition I also have Chronic Lyme Disease that makes it worse. About external applications I have used almost everything out there and I have narrowed it down to the following - Noni Lotion, Zheng Gu Shui liniment, Po Sum On oil. These are all very powerful and effective oils/lotions but I still get relief for only a day or so and the pain returns. I do agree with starlightblue311 that it is an internal problem but applying the right pain cream/oil does make a difference. After several years of experimenting with various pain oils I have come up with a combination of my own.
I also have come up with my own Nano Dose of Homeopathic medicines that has helped me tremendously. I will be very happy to share all of my discoveries if anyone needs them.
I wish all of you good health.

Answer 4

I'm hoping that you find something... I need help with the same problem. My problems are not as extensive as your fathers yet. I have had arthritis since middle school. My joints have been swelling everyday. The first doctor told me to take Advil three times a day. It did work, but I've heard that taking too many ibuprofen can cause liver and kidney damage. One thing that has worked in the past is Aspercreme. But it does have aspirin in it. I've also heard of Noni juice. Although I have never tried it, I've heard that it works for all kinds of ailments... including arthritis.

Answer 5

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 6

.I was just reading about arthritis the other day and according to them an ointment should contain menthol or eucalyptus. But being a nurse, swelling means your dad is not able to rid himself of fluids he is in taking orally. That for sure could be kidney failure. I would find another doctor, an internist. Sounds like he needs Lasix which rids the body of the over abundance of fluids. But the more he sits or lays, the worst it will get. And sometimes rubbing the calves can be dangerous. He really needs to be under a doctor's care. All medications go through the kidneys and liver because they are filtering organs. You might try Ibuprofen for the pain, but not too much cause its not good for the kidneys either. Really he needs a Doctor. We on here can only speculate and that's not good for your Dad. In his legs, check for "pitting edema". That is done by gently pressing on his leg with a finger, if it stays pitted, get him back to the doctor. There are different stages of that too.Sounds like his circulation is not good. Good Luck.

Answer 7

In the Philippines, we have a kind of herb tested by our Department of Health to be effective against athritis. We call it Ulasimang Bato (Peperomia pellucida). I am not sure if this is available where you live. This is not an external medicine but since studies show that it can aid kidney problems, I believe it won't add further damage to his liver/kidney. If you are interested, please conduct some more research on this because i am not a medical practitioner.
For more information, check out this site: http://herbal-medicine.philsite.net/pansit-pansitan.htm

Answer 8

Check out the website below for topical treatment. I know you are trying to avoid any more oral meds. But arthritis is having too much acid in your body and this may sound nasty, but drinking Aloe Vera Gel will rid the body of the acid. The only safe gel I know you can drink is Lily of the Desert, they make a juice, but its the gel that helps rid the body of the acid that causes arthritis pain.

Answer 9

Zheng Gu Shui Side Effects

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Although there is "no cure" for arthritis, there is! Twice a day gently massage 100% pure peanut oil into the affected joints and not only will it relieve his pain, it probably will delete it completely. It did for me. You can buy this oil in the supermarket.