Guest guest Posted February 1, 2002 Report Share Posted February 1, 2002 I have a patient with RA who would like a healing and painrelieving poultice to put on his ankle at night. Apparently, the ankle joint has utterly disintegrated, and Xrays show bone rubbing against bone. He wears it strapped up during the day, but that just worsens the pain at night. He currently cannot sleep without the help of some pretty major sedatives because of the constant pain. He is quite prepared for some inconvenience in putting on a poultice - ie he'll do absolutely anything if it might help - and would be interested in growing some of the herbs himself - I immediately suggested comfrey of course! The RA is itself currently in remission, other than stiffness in the mornings. Any inspiration out there? Robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2002 Report Share Posted February 1, 2002 Dear Robyn Hedley, in his excellent book Herbal Remedies, recommends a cabbage poultice for hot, swollen joints and sore throats. Lightly crush the leaves, blanch in boiling water & wrap around the area. Leave on for 2 - 4 hours & renew as necessary. He also staes that vinegar, diluted with cold or iced water makes an excellent compress for hot, swollen joints. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 Dear Morag, Where do you obtain Boswellia esential oil from? Tina.Alder Alnus@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 From Robyn: <<I have a patient with RA who would like a healing and painrelieving >poultice to put on his ankle at night. Apparently, the ankle joint has >utterly disintegrated, and Xrays show bone rubbing against bone. He >wears it strapped up during the day, but that just worsens the pain at >night. He currently cannot sleep without the help of some pretty major >sedatives because of the constant pain.>> Dear Robyn I remember Hedley MNIMH saying, during one of his famous cram, poultice, suppository making sessions, that Iberis was good for bone pain; can't remember anything else. I think that a Dr Rx for a healing ointment for bone and CT was posted on this list a while ago. Has your patient tried the MSM-glucosamine supplements which can be helpful for pain in osteoarthritis? MSM powder, mixed with comfrey plus Boswellia essential oil - worked well as an external application for one of my OA patients. All the best Morag Chacksfield BSc MNIMH moragchacksfield@... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 From: .J.Alder <<Where do you obtain Boswellia esential oil from?>> Dear Tina I got it from the HA: Boswellia serrata=frankincense - ok for external use. Sometimes causes skin irritation. NB Boswellia resin can be used internally. Stuart Fitzsimmons recommends Boswellia tablets with standardised level of Boswellic acids. (See past postings.) Cheers Morag Chacksfield BSc MNIMH moragchacksfield@... _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 incense essential oil is usually from Boswellia carteri and often called olibanum although the serrata does yield an EO. The Boswellia used as an anti- inflammatory herb for internal use is Boswellia serrata and very good it is too. lind Blackwell ND MNIMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 > incense essential oil is usually from Boswellia carteri and often > called olibanum although the serrata does yield an EO. The Boswellia used > as an anti- inflammatory herb for internal use is Boswellia serrata and > very good it is too. > lind Blackwell ND MNIMH Hello Ros, I have been getting good results for helping with pain and healing of sprains, strains and even fractures mixing incense E.O. or Olibanum into my home made Comfrey & Lavender ointment - at either 2% or 4% - definitely seems to get better results with than without, and people love it (maybe therefore use it more often....)However I have frequently used Boswellia tcr internally - currently looking for a good source of tablets or capsules though given both the taste yeuch, and the gloopy precipitation of sediment that happens if Glyc. is contraindicated... All the best, Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2002 Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 Seeing as this thread is still going on, I thought you might like to hear my eventual solution for the RA sufferers damaged ankle. 2 tablespoons comfrey root powder, mixed to a paste with lobelia, ginger, cayenne and cider vinegar. Then spread on cabbage leaves (serves the dual purpose of anti-inflammatory action and keeping it reasonably tidy), applied to the ankle, and held in place by a wide bandage. He puts it on the evenings and leaves it on overnight. I'll add Boswellia next time, I guess! He finds it utterly brilliant - the swelling has markedly reduced and he is sleeping much much better. Some pain still gets through, but much less. Thanks to all who gave advice. Robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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