11/16/2025
Hey y’all! 💛 Today we’re breaking down something I see all the time: arthritis — and the herbs that can help calm inflammation, ease pain, and restore mobility naturally.
Arthritis isn’t just one condition….there are many but here are the most common 3.
✨ Osteoarthritis = wear + tear
✨ Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) = autoimmune
✨ Gout = uric acid buildup
From an herbal standpoint, we don’t just treat the joint — we support the liver, kidneys, circulation, and lymph, because when those slow down, inflammation lingers.
Here’s a simple breakdown of what to take + when.
🔥 WHEN YOU’RE IN PAIN OR FLARED UP
• Turmeric — blocks inflammatory pathways, reduces stiffness.Pair with black pepper + ginger to boost absorption. Best for: OA, RA, chronic stiffness.
• Boswellia (Indian frankincense) — reduces swelling + improves mobility. Best for: OA & RA.
• Willow Bark — nature’s aspirin for gentle pain relief.
• Meadowsweet & Devil’s Claw — great for hot, inflamed flare-ups.
• Black Seed (Nigella sativa) — regulates an overactive immune system. Take ½ tsp oil daily with honey/warm water or capsules. You can also massage the oil into stiff joints. Best for: RA, autoimmune joint pain.
💧 WHEN YOU NEED TO CLEAR WASTE + SUPPORT DETOX PATHWAYS
(Think swelling, sluggishness, gouty pain, or “stuck” inflammation.)
• Burdock Root + Dandelion Root — support the liver to process inflammation.
• Nettle Leaf — mineral-rich, anti-inflammatory, gently diuretic.
Great for: RA & gout.
• Celery Seed + Parsley — help the kidneys flush uric acid.
Best for: Gout.
• Ginger + Cayenne — warming herbs to boost circulation if your joints feel cold or stiff.
🧱 WHEN YOU’RE REBUILDING & NOURISHING THE JOINTS
(After the flare quiets down.)
• Horsetail — rich in silica for cartilage + connective tissue.
• Alfalfa — remineralizes joints.
• Ashwagandha — calms inflammation + supports stress-related flare-ups.
• Turmeric + Boswellia (daily combo) — protects cartilage long-term.
Don’t forget to move and stretch daily to keep the circulatory and lymph system moving.
