Natural Relief for Knee Pain: Herbs & Remedies

The knees support the upper body's entire weight, while bending and rotating at the joint. Pain in your knees can be caused by a mild or severe physical injury to the knee or a medical condition such as arthritis. Natural herbs may provide some relief without harmful side effects.

Comfrey and Meadowsweet

• Both comfrey (Symphytum officinale) and meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) have anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe knee pain. Both can be taken as a tea for knee pain relief, and comfrey can be applied directly to the knee as an herbal bandage. Comfrey helps to rebuild bone and cartilage by stimulating their cell growth.

Marigold

• Marigold (Calendula officinalis) has anti-inflammatory properties, and it can be applied as a warm herbal pack onto the knees. Marigold taken as a tea every two hours may also provide pain relief.

Indian Herbs

• Indian herbs for knee pain include Visatinduka vati, Simhananda guggulu, Hingulesvara rasa, Yogaraja guggulu and Eranda paka. These herbs are prepared as a tea for knee pain.

Warm Herbal Pastes

• Health Guidance suggests that warm pastes of either a mixture containing Rasna and Sandal, or a milk-based paste containing turmeric can be applied to the knees as a topical treatment.

More Herbs

• Other herbs for pain in your knees include ginger, aloe vera, cat's claw, bishop's weed, devil's claw, cayenne, cabbage and boswellia.