Bursitis Treatment

Boswellia

This is a very good herbal bursitis treatment because it not only relieves pain from inflammation, but it does so without any side effects. Take 500 mg three times per day.

Potato

Take 1 grated potato and add it to 1 cup of water. Let it sit overnight. The next morning, strain the mixture and drink it before eating breakfast. Do this daily.

Willow Bark

Willow bark, which is essentially a natural equivalent to aspirin, makes for an excellent herbal bursitis treatment. Take 1 teaspoon of tincture three times per day, or make a tea by mixing 2 teaspoons of dried herb with 1 cup of water and boil for about 15 minutes. Drink three cups per day.

Arnica

Use an ointment that contains arnica and rub it on the affected area and cover with heat, three times per day.

Bromelain

This natural bursitis treatment is ideal for acute joint pain and injury. It helps increase circulation, reduce inflammation and pain while enhancing the healing process. Take 500 mg one hour after eating four times per day.

Cayenne Pepper

Mix 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper with 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, bring it to a boil, and then simmer for about 15 minutes. Rub the affected area with olive oil, then apply the mixture to the affected area with a small cloth.

Licorice

With the added benefit of no harsh side effects, this herbal bursitis treatment can be just as effective as the drug hydrocortisone. Licorice has great anti-inflammatory qualities. Drink no more than three cups of tea per day.

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil, which is very high in omega 3, is known to reduce inflammation. Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons with your salad dressing.

Turmeric

Turmeric contains a powerful anti-inflammatory called curcumin. This natural bursitis treatment has been used for thousands of years. Take 500 mg of extract three times per day.

St. John's Wort Rosemary

Mix 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort infused oil, 6 drops of juniper essential oil, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, 10 drops of rosemary essential oil, and 4 drops of chamomile essential oil.

Apply a warm compress to the affected joint for 5 minutes, remove and then rub the mixture into the joint. This herbal bursitis treatment will help alleviate the swelling and pain.

Horseradish

Take a fresh horseraddish root and grate it. Add water to it to moisten it and then put the paste in a small porous bag and apply the bag directly to the painful joint.

Stinging Nettle

This is an old herbal bursitis treatment that has been used for years to treat inflammatory conditions in joints.