Knee - the second largest joint in the human body, which is one of the most prone to various types of injuries and diseases. This is due to its location and complex structure, as well as the fact that the knee joint experiences constant loads.
Symptoms of almost all types of diseases of the knee joint are similar: pain when walking, with flexion and extension of the joint, decreased mobility of the joint, deformity and swelling in the knee region, etc.
Treatment of diseases and bruises of the knee joint folk remedies can be carried out in combination with the treatment prescribed by a doctor. This will be a good addition to the traditional methods and will speed up the achievement of a positive result in treatment. Let's consider some folk methods of treatment of knee joints.
Chestnut treatment
If the joints hurt for a long time, the course of treatment with such a folk remedy, like tincture of horse chestnut , will prove effective in most cases. The tincture is prepared as follows:
- 300 g of chopped ripe chestnut fruit is placed in a glass container, pour half a liter of vodka and cover.
- Put in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking daily.
- Strain the infusion.
The resulting remedy daily rubbed your knees before going to bed for 4 weeks.
Treatment of nine
This folk remedy is applicable for the treatment of joint inflammation. For this purpose, the tincture of elecampane is prepared:
- 100 g of dry root elecampane placed in a glass container with a lid and pour half a liter of vodka.
- Insist for two days in a dark place.
- Strain the infusion.
From the tincture, a compress is prepared, which should be applied to the knee joint daily for the night, pre-lubricating the knee with vegetable oil.
Burdock treatment
- Take 6 - 7 fresh burdock leaves, add them with a pile and put on them a pan with hot water for heating.
- Lubricate the diseased joint with vegetable oil.
- Attach the folded leaves of burdock to the knee with a fluffy side, cover with cellophane, fasten with a bandage and leave for the night.
The procedure should be repeated daily for 2 months.
Treatment with fat
With pain in the knee joint rub it into the night with pork or interior fat. The course of treatment is a month.
Infusion for oral administration
- Take in equal proportions the flowers of marigold , as well as the leaves of mint, willow and nettles.
- Mix, pour a liter of boiling water two tablespoons of the mixture.
- Leave to soak for the night, then drain.
Take 3-4 times a day for half a glass 30 minutes before meals. This infusion will help to establish metabolic processes in the body. The course of treatment is two months.