How to Use Herbs Such As Lemongrass to Treat Arthritis

The most common types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, involve an inflammation of the tissue lining the joints. A blend of lemongrass, turmeric powder and cayenne pepper powder infused in coconut oil makes a powerful and effective anti-inflammatory, pain reducing ointment for arthritis pain. Lemongrass eases joint stiffness, while turmeric contains powerful curcuminoid compounds that help reduce inflammation. Cayenne pepper has the active ingredient capsaicin, which has aspirin-like qualities and using coconut oil as the carrier reinforces the anti-inflammatory initiative of turmeric.

Things You'll Need

• Two cups organic coconut oil
• One ounce organic dry lemongrass
• Five tablespoons organic turmeric powder
• Five tablespoons organic cayenne pepper powder
• 8-inch square glass oven pan
• Oven
• Cheese cloth or coffee filter
• Glass jar
• Three to five drops lemongrass essential oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Place two cups of organic coconut oil, one ounce of organic dry lemongrass, five tablespoons each of turmeric powder and cayenne pepper powder in an 8-inch square glass oven pan and mix well. If coconut oil is solid, melt in a double boiler before blending with the herbs.

• 2

  Put pan in preheated oven at 150 degrees for three to four hours.

• 3

  Strain herbs with a cheese cloth or coffee filter into a glass jar and close lid tightly.

• 4

  Keep at room temperature, which will make the ointment solid in colder climates and more liquid in hotter regions.

• 5

  Apply on skin to relieve joint pain as often as needed.