Arthritis is a very painful disease. It is also known as an old-age problem which attacks any of the joint(s). Usually it attacks the knee-joints’. In fact, it is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues.

Most common symptoms of various arthritic conditions are:
• Inflammation of the joints
• Pain and stiffness
• Swelling of the joints
• Degenerative damage to the affected areas

Castor oil has been found very effective in gaining relief from arthritis pains. It can be used topically. It is slightly heated and applied on the affected areas that experience pain, swelling and inflammation.

You must ensure that the oil is not very hot, otherwise it can cause discomfort to the skin. Apply the oil and massage the skin in circular and up/down or sideways strokes. It will increase absorption by the skin. You can leave the area open or wrap it with a cotton cloth to keep the area warm.

The best time for this topical application is at night, before bed time. Leave the oil on all night as this will increase its absorption by your body. The increased absorption will lead to enhanced benefits.

According to Ayurveda, Castor oil taken orally works as a laxative and cures gas and bloating in the stomach. It detoxifies the stomach and helps in boosting the immune system, thereby reversing the autoimmune disease.

Arthritis is a common name used for a group of medical conditions.
Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are the most common types of arthritis.

There are several ways to take it orally:
• Mix 2 tablespoons of oil in 1 cup of warm water and drink it before your morning tea or coffee
• You can also mix it in your morning tea and coffee
• Warm your favourite fruit or vegetable juice (not in a microwave) and mix 2 tablespoons in it
• In severe RA cases, boil 1 glass of water with 1/4 spoon of ginger powder. Strain, cool and add 2 spoons of the oil to the liquid before you drink it.

The best times for oral ingestion are early in the morning on an empty stomach or just before going to bed. You may start with 1 tablespoon and increase it to 2 or 3 tablespoons over 1 to 2 weeks.

Castor Oil possesses various healing properties:
• Relieves Pain
• Reduces Inflammation
• Reduces Swelling
• Increases lymphatic circulation
• Reduces flatulence
• Stimulates the liver and gall bladder
• Reduces toxins

Harvey Grady did a scientific study of the effect of topical application of castor oil on humans. His study found castor oil to be an antitoxin, and as having an impact on the lymphatic system, enhancing the immune function of the body. A two-hour topical application caused an increase in the number of T-11 cells and a large increase in total lymphocytes in the blood within a 24-hour period following treatment. Thus, it gave a boost to the body’s defense mechanism. T-cells find and kill viruses, bacteria, fungi, and cancer cells. Lymphocytes are responsible for protecting the body from pathogens and their toxins.

It was also used in ancient times in Egypt, the Middle East and Rome. The Castor bean plant is called as Palma Christi (Palm of the Christ) in the Bible.
Adopted from an article, Courtesy: http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com

Physical exercises have been found very effective in improving the blood circulation in the knee joints and strengthening it. It can be performed even if the joints are pain-free during middle-age.

Medicinal oils from the following source, have been found very comforting. If you desire, you may try. You may demand a refund if you are not satisfied.