Super remedies for the treatment of joints - tinctures, ointments and compresses on garlic

Garlic is a real pharmacy in the garden. Variants of using this plant in traditional medicine are not counting: the treatment and prevention of colds, strengthening the cardiovascular system, general strengthening of the immune system, etc.

Good garlic helps in the treatment of joints. Compresses, tinctures and ointments based on it reduce pain, relieve inflammation and swelling. This article presents the means for the treatment of joints - tinctures, ointments and compresses on garlic with vegetable oil or iodine.

How does it affect?

These components of cartilage tissue provide freedom and painless movements. The lack of these substances leads to such a phenomenon as "wiping the joints" due to the loss of water in the tissues. One of the first symptoms is the characteristic crunch of the joints when knees are bent.

The beneficial effects of garlic on the human body, including the joints, are also due to the content of diallyl sulfide, which suppresses the production of enzymes that negatively affect articular cartilage.

Besides, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) promotes collagen production. He, in turn, is a "building material" for cartilage tissue, is responsible for the flexibility of the joints.

In addition to the above microelements, garlic contains phosphorus and calcium, which are necessary for maintaining bones and teeth.

Contraindications

Garlic contains quite aggressive active substances. Therefore, despite the fact that this is a natural product, it is not necessary to engage in self-treatment. All prescriptions should be used only after consulting a doctor, especially if the treatment is carried out at home.

The proposed remedies for the treatment of joints are used exclusively externally.. However, do not neglect the possibility of an allergic reaction. Do not apply srestva but based on garlic, if the skin has wounds.

Contraindications to the use of garlic compresses and ointments is an increase in body temperature. Garlic is used with caution in arthritis, bursitis, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

Details about how useful garlic and how it is harmful to the human body, we described in this article.

How to treat?

Garlic tincture

There are two types of therapeutic tincture of garlic: on the basis of iodine and oil.

Practically any basic unrefined oil is suitable for making garlic tincture in oil: sunflower (vegetable), linseed, hemp.

It is better if it is oil of the first extraction, since it retains the greatest number of beneficial micronutrients.

To prepare the tincture take:

• 200 grams of garlic;
• 500 ml of oil.

Cooking:

1. Garlic is crushed. You can use a blender, garlic press or mortar to do this.
2. The resulting gruel is poured with oil and put for 2 weeks in a dark cool place (not in the refrigerator). It is better to use a glass jar or enamelware, because Garlic essential oils can react with the metal.
3. The present oil is filtered through gauze folded several times.

Application:

Garlic oil rub the sore joint overnight. Before this, you can make a light massage. An oiled place must be warmed, for example, wrap with a woolen scarf.

It should be noted that the procedure is repeated every evening for 2 months.

With iodine

Consider how to use tincture of garlic with iodine. This tool is not only used to treat joints. Tincture can be lubricated with small open wounds (scratches) and bruises, as both components have excellent antiseptic properties.

Ingredients for tincture:

• 4 cloves of garlic;
• 30 ml iodine.

Cooking:

1. Finely chop the garlic and pour into a bottle of dark glass.
2. Pour iodine.
3. Leave for a week in a dark place to insist. Shake the bottle periodically.

Mode of application:

The tincture is applied to the inflamed area 2-3 times a day, it is better to do this with rubber gloves and with a cotton swab, since iodine leaves dark marks on the skin.

We offer to watch a video on how to prepare an infusion of garlic and iodine for the treatment of joints:

Ointment

For cooking you will need:

• 1 tbsp. dry ginger powder;
• 1 head of garlic;
• 1 tbsp. melted butter.

Cooking:

1. In oil, lightly fry the ginger root.
2. In a mortar, crush the garlic until a homogeneous slurry forms.
3. Mix ingredients and infuse.

Application method:

The ointment is used for warming rubbing of diseased areas of the body. After rubbing, it is advisable to turn into a warm wool scarf or scarf. The ointment is applied twice a day.

It should be noted that Store the product in a tightly closed glass container in a cool and dark place..

Compress

This compress is used to treat sciatica, especially in the acute stage.

Ingredients:

• 3 large garlic heads;
• 0.5 liters of water.

Cooking:

1. Peel the garlic, add water and bring to a boil. Then, for no longer than 1 minute, hold the boiling broth on the fire.
2. Crush garlic cloves until the state of porridge.

Mode of application:

1. Cotton towel folded in half, put garlic pulp inside it.
2. This towel covers the entire lumbosacral spine if radiculitis is treated, or only the sore joint, if there is a problem with this.
3. From above, the loin is wrapped with cellophane film and a woolen scarf, a scarf or a special belt. For reliable fixation of the "structure" can be wrapped with bandages.

With such an opportunity in the compress are all day.

Side effects

Using tinctures, ointments or compresses of garlic need to remember that this the plant is rich in essential oils that can cause severe skin irritation. You should not use these tools if there are wounds and scratches, it is better to postpone treatment with folk remedies until these skin lesions heal.

And remember that before turning to the methods of traditional medicine, you should consult with your doctor. Only he can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

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