Heberden's nodules: alternative treatment

Heberden nodules is one of the pathognomonic signs of deforming osteoarthrosis. As a rule, it is with the appearance of the so-called cones on the fingers that the patient first comes to see a doctor. In fact, Heberden's nodules are nothing more than bone deformations of the distal interphalangeal joints of the hands, which are located on the side on the back surface of the joints, as a rule, are symmetrical, fairly dense to the touch and can have a different size (from a small grain to a pea or even walnut walnut).

Heberden Nodules

The photo shows how this ailment looks. The sooner treatment is started, the better the result!

Already at the onset of the first signs of arthrosis (pain, swelling, a feeling of stiffness in the joints) you need to see a doctor, be examined and get qualified medical help. Treatment of osteoarthritis should be comprehensive, regular (systematic) and consist not only of drug therapy, but also compliance with the rest regimen, physiotherapy, massage and special exercises aimed at maintaining mobility in the joints.

And if the formed nodules of Heberden are already pronounced - the treatment is necessarily supplemented by folk remedies.

Where to start therapy?

Before starting treatment of Heberden nodules with folk remedies, make sure that the disease is not in the active stage, that you do not have allergic reactions to any of the components proposed for use.

The effect on Heberden's nodules can be local with:

• grindings;
• ointments;
• compresses.

And also general - by taking decoctions or tinctures of medicinal herbs.

General rules for local effects on joints

There are several simple fundamental rules for local treatment that should be remembered and not neglected in the future. So, any compress, ointment or grinding during their first use:

• should be applied for a short time (5-10 minutes) in order to avoid the development of a possible local allergic reaction;
• when redness, itching, burning, or other uncomfortable sensations appear - the effect should be immediately stopped;
• if tolerance is good, then the application should be regular and comprehensive, in compliance with all recommendations for the preparation, application and exposure of a particular agent affecting Heberden's nodules; alternative treatment will be not only pleasant, but also effective.

Grindings for osteoarthritis and Heberden nodules

There are several effective recipes that will help in the treatment of deforming osteoarthrosis:

1. Tincture of ficus. In a half-liter jar, tear the leaves of ficus, pour them with vodka and insist for two weeks in a dark place, periodically shake the jar.
2. Tincture of elecampane. Elecampane insist on vodka for 2 weeks in a cool dark place, then rub the painful joints and make compresses.
3. In the same way as tincture is made from elecampane, you can prepare tincture from the bear’s plant.
4. Grinding dandelions. Place dandelion flowers in a glass jar and pour the same volume of vodka. Insist in a dark place 10-12 days. Rub joints for at least 5 minutes, until you feel warm, then wrap your hands.
5. Wormwood compress. Wormwood flower baskets pour boiling water and insist for two hours.

Heberden Nodules Ointment

1. Mustard Ointment. 250 g of table salt + 150 g of mustard powder + kerosene in the amount necessary to obtain a mixture of thick sour cream.
2. Liniment. 10 ml of pharmaceutical bile, 10 ml of ammonia and formic alcohol, as well as 10 ml of glycerin and 5 drops of iodine, mix until smooth and rub into the affected joints.
3. Horseradish ointment. Grind 50 g of horseradish and combine with a little more Vaseline.
4. Fir oil and bee venom also help reduce pain and inflammation in the joints, help improve microcirculation in the affected joint and increase range of motion. Rubbing fir oil and bee venom should alternate every other day, after pre-heating the joints with a compress of sea salt or sand. After rubbing, be sure to apply parchment or compress paper and wrap the joint.
5. Therapeutic ointment. Crush an equal amount of fresh nettle (leaves), green berries of juniper and sheep oil. Store this ointment by wrapping the container in paper or cloth so that the sun does not get into the contents in a cool place. Use in the morning and evening for two weeks.

Compresses for deforming osteoarthrosis

1. Clay compresses. It is better to use white and blue clay, alternating them with each other.
2. Compress from the test (rye flour + ammonia).
3. Honey and salt compress. Mix in equal parts (1 tablespoon each) honey and small salt, preferably chopped sea salt, apply to Heberden nodules and other painful places, cover with a piece of gauze or linen cloth, cover with parchment paper on top and wrap your hand.
4. Anti-inflammatory compress (2 tablespoons of honey + 1 tablespoon of aloe juice + 3 tablespoons of vodka or alcohol).
5. Compresses with bischofite have also worked very well. They contain a large number of minerals and microelements, bischofite has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, as well as analgesic, antispasmodic, antibacterial and general tonic. Before making a compress from bischofite, carefully rub the affected joint or heat it with a heating pad, then apply and rub for five minutes. After wetting gauze or bandage in a bischofite solution, make a compress by applying it to the joint, and cover it with a packet or film on top and wrap it warmly.
6. Dry sand compress. Heat the sand in the oven, pour it into the sock, apply it to the sore joints. Thus, not only a warming effect is obtained, but also nutritious, since the sand contains a large amount of mineral substances and metals.
7. Aloe leaf compress. Pass aloe through a meat grinder, add honey and vodka to the resulting juice in a ratio of 1: 2: 3. Mix everything thoroughly and place the mass on a previously prepared piece of gauze, folded in several layers. Cover the compress with a film and a towel.