Rheumatism

Black currant alleviates symptoms. Take black currant leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Black cohosh is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms; relaxes muscles; alleviates pain. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Black pepper oil stimulates circulation, alleviates pain. Take diluted black pepper oil daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Blue violet leaf alleviates pain. Take blue violet leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Boneset relieves pain caused by rheumatism. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood and liver cleanser and detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

White willow bark is an analgesic, an anti-inflammatory and an antirheumatic; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

Camphor oil improves blood circulation locally; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply a few drops of pure or diluted camphor oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Castor oil reduces stiffness, pain and other symptoms. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne, an anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.

Wintergreen leaf is an anodyne, an antispasmodic and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Use wintergreen leaf tea as a wash, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Yerba santa is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and pain. Apply yerba santa containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.