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  • Fish oil RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces joint inflammation; alleviates morning stiffness, pain and other symptoms. Take 8-12 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months. Works better if used with olive oil.

  • Cat's claw RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Devil's claw RatingRatingRatingRating

    Devil's claw is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; improves mobility; alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-2.5 g of standardized devil's claw root extract daily, containing 3% of harpagosides, in divided doses, for many months.

  • DHA RatingRatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces joint inflammation; slows down the progression and alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Tripterygium wilfordii RatingRatingRatingRating

    Tripterygium wilfordii is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; suppresses immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take tripterygium wilfordii daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Vitamin E RatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 1,200-1,800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Boswellia RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces swellings; improves mobility; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Cayenne RatingRatingRating

    Cayenne alleviates pain; reduces tenderness; reduces pain transmission. Apply cayenne topical cream, containing 0.025–0.075% capsaicin, 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cetyl myristoleate RatingRatingRating

    Cetyl myristoleate is an anti-inflammatory and a joint lubricant; improves joint function and mobility; alleviates pain, stiffness and other symptoms. Apply cetyl myristoleate containing cream 2-4 times daily, for many months.

  • DMSO RatingRatingRating

    DMSO is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; reduces pain transmission; alleviates pain. Apply a topical preparation containing 10% of DMSO 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Fatty acids cetyl esters RatingRatingRating

    Fatty acids cetyl esters are anti-inflammatory and joint lubricant; they improve joint function and mobility; alleviate pain, stiffness and other symptoms. Apply fatty acids cetyl esters containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months.

  • Propolis RatingRatingRating

    Propolis reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing propolis 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cajeput oil RatingRating

    Cajeput oil is a rubefacient and anodyne; improves blood circulation locally; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply a few drops diluted cajeput oil topically, many times daily, for many months.

  • Camphor oil RatingRating

    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.

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