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Category: > Remedies > Ultimate DIY Knee, Bone & Joint Pain Healing Salve Recipes – People Are Going Crazy For Them!

Ultimate DIY Knee, Bone & Joint Pain Healing Salve Recipes – People Are Going Crazy For Them!

Jun 26, 2017 Carly Fraser Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Oct 30, 2018

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All joints are critical to our wellbeing. They are required for us to stay mobile, and empower us at the same time. However, as we begin to age, our bodies start to wear down.

Joints are particularly susceptible to wear and tear, because of how much we use them. The amount of movement and pressure applied to our joints on a day to day basis is beyond comprehension.

The joint is the area where two bones meet – they’re connected with ligaments, tendons, and cartilage to each other and the surrounding muscles.

The knee is considered the largest joint in the human body and is also considered one of the most complicated. As the biggest joint, it sustains a tremendous amount of stress as it allows lower body mobility, while supporting the upper body. If not taken care of through proper nutrition, stretching, and strengthening exercises, the cartilage at the end of the bones that form the joint can deteriorate.

Lubrication of the knee joint is also made possible by fluid sacs in the knee capsule called bursae. If they become irritated or inflamed, bursitis may result.

What Causes Knee Pain?

There are many different causes of knee pain. Some of the most common include:

– Osteoarthritis
– Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Bursitis
– Immuno-inflammatory conditions
– Injury or over-use
– Infection
– Gout
– Tendonitis

If your knee pain is a result of inflammation, reducing your consumption of inflammatory-causing foods, and drinking plenty of water (3-4 litres a day) can help reverse symptoms.

You can also use natural remedies to help reduce inflammation and ease the pain!

DIY Knee, Bone & Joint Pain Healing Salve Recipes

These healing salve recipes contain powerful, natural anti-inflammatories, as well as natural analgesics. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and then rub on your joints to start feeling their healing properties. First, however, let’s take a look at what the ingredients do!

Cayenne

Possesses strong pain-relieving properties. The active ingredient is called capsaicin, a phytochemical that relieves pain by blocking a chemical pain transmitter, “substance P,” from reaching the brain (1). When applied topically, capsaicin also stops nerve fibres from feeling pain and transmitting it to the brain. It also prevents pain from spreading to other areas. In one study, application of a capsaicin patch (8% concentration) for pain management found that a single 1-hour application was effective in reducing pain for up to 12 weeks (2)!

Calendula

Otherwise known as marigold, calendula is an anti-inflammatory herb with many active ingredients ranging from saponosides, carotene, polysaccharides, etheric oils and essential fatty acids. When applied to the skin, calendula can help reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammation, as well as varicose veins, hemorrhoids and nosebleeds (3).

Ginger

Another potent anti-inflammatory, ginger, which can help with swelling of any joint. Gingerols in ginger are a group of phytochemicals that inhibit an excessive immune response that results in inflammation. A study done in 2014 found that the application of ginger on joints of people with osteoarthritis (OA) resulted in pain relief within a week. This effect persisted the whole 24 weeks that the study went on for.

“Topical ginger treatments were found to improve the subdimensions of quality of life scores of physical function, pain, and health satisfaction and overall global effect of OA. The noninvasive nature of topical ginger avoids the risks of conventional medication and surgery and has the potential to delay and possibly negate the use of these more invasive treatments (4).”

Arnica

This herb’s main ingredients are etheric and volatile oils, which are anti-spasmodic and muscle relaxing. It also possesses flavonoids and other antioxidants that act as effective pain-relievers and anti-inflammatories. Arnica has been traditionally used for injuries, bruises, strained tendons, or broken blood vessels. It penetrates the skin, eases pain, prevent inflammation, relaxes muscle tension and speeds the healing process. It has even been found to be just as effective as ibuprofen gel in osteoarthritis of the hands (5).

Other essential oils that have healing effects on the joints are as follows:

• Rosemary helps with circulation and relaxes muscles.
• Peppermint cools the skin and acts as a catalyst to other herbs.
• Wintergreen warms the skin, and has a cortisone-effect on muscle and joint inflammation.
• Lemongrass can repair connective tissue and is great for healing and support of ligaments and tendons.

The Joint Pain Recipes

These joint pain salves can be applied on any joint to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Be careful with wearing clothes after applying the salves, especially the one with cayenne pepper, as it can stain clothing.

Cayenne Joint Relief Rub

Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp. cayenne pepper powder
– 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
– 2 tbsp. castor oil
– 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated

Directions:
1. Add all of the ingredients together and stir well until a paste forms. Add more oil if it is too thick.
2. Apply the paste on the affected area twice a day, and leave it on for 20 minutes (such as when you wake up, and right before bed).
3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
4. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator, and give it a stir before using again.

Healing Salve For Joints

This recipe is adapted from Real Food Outlaws.

Ingredients:
– 1 cup organic castor oil
– 2 tbsp. calendula dried herb
– 2 tbsp. arnica dried herb
– 1/2 tsp. desired essential oil blend (you could do a mixture of all essential oils mentioned above, or just one)
– 1 tbsp. beeswax

Directions:
1. Fill a pot halfway with water and place a glass measuring bowl inside the pot.
2. Turn the heat on medium low and add the oil and herbs to the glass bowl.
3. Simmer gently for 3 hours.
4. Strain through a cheesecloth into a clean bowl and return to the pot.
5. Add the beeswax and let it melt. To test for consistency, place a tiny droplet onto some wax paper and place in the fridge for a few minutes. Add more beeswax if not firm enough or add more oil if too firm.
6. Remove from heat and add the essential oils. Mix well.
7. Pour into a mason jar, let cool, and then put on the lid.
8. Rub a small amount onto the affected area as needed for pain relief.

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Carly Fraser

About the Author

Carly Fraser has her BSc (Hons.) Degree in Neuroscience, and is the owner and founder at Live Love Fruit. She currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a determined life mission to help inspire and motivate individuals to critically think about what they put in their bodies and to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle. She has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to re-connect with their bodies and learn self-love through proper eating habits and natural living. She loves to do yoga, dance, and immerse herself in nature.

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Comments

  1. Sadie Delorme says

    Aug 10, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    I have chronic pain,fibromyalgia

    Reply
  2. Sadie Delorme says

    Aug 10, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    What can I do for this I see a chronic pain Dr. I get needles and pain medication

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Aug 10, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      Try drinking more water (3-4 litres a day), and eat lots of turmeric and ginger and get rid of inflammatory foods like wheat, eggs, dairy and soy. Avoid highly processed foods if you can.

      Reply
  3. Afono James Paul says

    Nov 29, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    How do I get my Knees pain treated with Natural Herb?

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Nov 29, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      This salve will help, but turmeric and ginger eaten every day is also a great pain-relieving option!

      Reply
  4. Colby says

    Jan 22, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    I was wondering if you can use any spicy peppers instead of cayenne peppers. I have lots of thai peppers I could use but not any cayenne powder.

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Jan 25, 2020 at 11:33 am

      You could try! But the recipe calls for powder, so I would stick with the powder version if you can.

      Reply
  5. Colby says

    Jan 25, 2020 at 11:39 am

    But powder of any type of of peppers? I ended up just buying cayenne pepper.

    Reply
    • Carly Fraser says

      Jan 25, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Yup, cayenne pepper will work well. As long as it has a high capsaicin %, then you should be good (most cayenne powders do)

      Reply

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