DiseasesRheumatoid arthritis — what do herbalists suggest when medicines fail?
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Henryk Różański recommends a decoction of devil’s claw: four cups a day for 30–60 days.
- He also mentions decoctions of lousewort, yellow-rattle or cow-wheat, taken four times a day for 1–2 months, as well as a mixture of angelica, meadowsweet and poplar or willow.
- Hubert Czerniak recommends remedies made from devil’s claw, lousewort, yellow-rattle or cow-wheat, as well as preparations containing ginger and natural vitamin C.
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Hubert Czerniak
Hubert Czerniak includes injections of collagen into the joint and preparations containing chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, ginger and natural vitamin C among symptomatic treatments.
„For symptomatic treatment, one could use an injection of collagen into the joint. It costs a little, but is really effective. Alternatively, one could take various preparations containing chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, ginger rhizome extract and natural vitamin C.”Z leków objawowych należałoby wspomóc się wstrzyknięciem kolagenu do stawu, co trochę kosztuje, ale jest naprawdę skuteczne. Ewentualnie przyjmowaniem różnych preparatów z siarczanem chondroityny, kwasem hialuronowym, ekstraktem z kłącza imbiru, naturalną witaminą C.
Hubert Czerniak
Hubert Czerniak recommends ADEK vitamins, diet, supplementation, rehabilitation and treatment with constant magnetic fields.
„But ADEK vitamins are also necessary, and then we stop the inflammatory process. Since this disease is associated with pain, these areas should be warmed; often, they are small joints.
We must not forget the digestive tract, because dysbiosis is one of the factors that starts the process.”Ale konieczne są też witaminy z grupy ADEK i wtedy zatrzymujemy proces zapalny. Ponieważ ta choroba łączy się z bólem, należy rozgrzać te elementy, a często są to małe stawy.
Nie wolno zapomnieć o przewodzie pokarmowym, bo elementem sprawczym na samym początku jest dysbioza.
Hubert Czerniak
Hubert Czerniak links the onset of the disease to intestinal dysbiosis and claims that preservatives and an imbalanced intestinal flora make it harder to treat the inflammation.
„We must not forget the digestive tract, because dysbiosis is one of the factors that starts the process. It is caused by a change in the proportions of bacteria in the intestines, which leads them to produce more acetates than butyrates. If we consume preservatives every day, we are destroying our own bodies.”Nie wolno zapomnieć o przewodzie pokarmowym, bo elementem sprawczym na samym początku jest dysbioza. Tą wywołuje zmiana procentowego składu bakterii w jelitach, doprowadzająca do tego, że produkują one więcej octanów niż maślanów. Jeśli codziennie spożywamy konserwanty, to zabijamy własny organizm.
Henryk Różański
Hubert Czerniak recommends a decoction of devil’s claw root, lousewort, yellow-rattle or cow-wheat, as well as a mixture of angelica, meadowsweet and poplar or willow, as anti-inflammatory remedies.
„Anti-inflammatory action – Antiphlogistica
I recommend adding anti-inflammatory remedies to the immunostimulant remedies (choose 1):
1. Radix Harpagophyti – devil’s claw root, rich in iridoids, triterpenes and flavonoids – 1 g per cup of water; bring to a boil, leave for 30 minutes, then strain.”Działanie przeciwzapalne – Antiphlogistica
Do zestawu środków immunostymulujących polecam dołożyć środki przeciwzapalne (1 do wyboru):
1. Radix Harpagophyti – korzeń hakorośli, bogaty w irydoidy, triterpeny i flawooidy – 1 g/filiżankę wody, zagotować, odstawić na 30 minut, przecedzić.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański gives the dose for devil’s claw decoction as four cups a day for 30–60 days.
„Four cups of decoction a day are required. Chopped root is available abroad in drugstores, for example in Switzerland. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on nerves, joints and muscles. It has a slight pain-relieving effect. It protects the liver. Use for 30–60 days, depending on how severe the symptoms are.”Konieczne 4 filiżanki wywaru dziennie. Korzeń rozdrobniony dostępny za granicą w drogeriach, np. w Szwajcarii. Wpływa przeciwzapalnie na nerwy, stawy, mięśnie. Działa troszkę przeciwbólowo. Chroni wątrobę. Stosować przez 30-60 dni, zależnie od nasilenia objawów.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański recommends a decoction of lousewort, yellow-rattle or cow-wheat four times a day for 1–2 months.
„Use for 1–2 months as a decoction or tincture. To make the decoction, use 3 g of raw material per 200 ml of water; bring to a boil, leave for 30 minutes, then strain. Drink 1 cup (about 100 ml) 4 times a day. Also wash skin lesions with it before applying echinacea or phytoncide ointment (see below).”Stosować 1-2 miesiące w formie wywaru lub intraktu. Wywar sporządzać z 3 g surowca na 200 ml wody, zagotować, odstawić na 30 minut, przecedzić. Pić 4 razy dziennie po 1 filiżance (około 100 ml). Przemywać również zmiany skórne, przed zastosowaniem maści jeżówkowej lub fitoncydowej (patrz dalej).
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański says that the uses of seven-flowered solomon’s seal infusion include rheumatism and systemic autoimmune diseases; he also lists nausea, frequent urination, diarrhea and abdominal pain as side effects.
„Uses: rheumatism, arthritis, systemic and skin autoimmune diseases (psoriasis, pemphigus, granulomatosis, Hashimoto’s disease); high risk of colon cancer; swelling and enlargement of the prostate gland; inflammation of the testicles and ovaries, inflammation of the uterus, including endometriosis, polycystic ovaries; skin and systemic allergic conditions; swelling, lymph stagnation; poisoning; bile stagnation; inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract.”Wskazania: reumatyzm, artretyzm, choroby autoimmunologiczne układowe i skórne (łuszczyca, pęcherzyca, ziarnica, choroba Hashimoto); duże ryzyko wystąpienia nowotworu jelita grubego; obrzęk i przerost gruczołu krokowego; zapalenie jąder i jajników, zapalenie macicy, w tym endometrioza, jajniki policystyczne; stany alergiczne skóry i układowe; obrzęki, zastoje limfy; zatrucia; zastoje żółci; stany zapalne układu oddechowego.
Henryk Różański
For joint pain, Henryk Różański lists a preparation made from ash, rue and aspen poplar, as well as Phytodolor and bromelain from pineapple.
„Pain, back pain, bone and joint pain
Combination preparation: ash (Fraxinus) bark, rue herb, aspen poplar bark and leaves; 100 ml enth. (contains): Standard. alcoholic fresh-plant extracts (alcoholic extract from fresh raw materials) from aspen poplar bark and leaves – aspen poplar (approx.”Bóle, bóle kręgosłupa, kości, stawów
Preparat złożony: kora jesionu Fraxinus, ziele ruty, kora i liście topoli osiki; 100 ml enth. (zawiera): Standard. alkohol. Frischpflanzenauszüge (wyciag alkoholowy ze świeżych surowców) aus Zitterpappelrinde und –blättern – topola osika (ca.
Jerzy Zięba
Jerzy Zięba claims that a naturopathic approach can permanently cure rheumatoid arthritis, but does not describe a specific remedy.
„After all, a naturopathic approach can permanently cure many diseases considered incurable, including cancer. If you know how to use naturopathy, you can permanently cure, for example, Hashimoto’s disease or other thyroid conditions, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, lupus, allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as cancer and many other conditions.”Stosując podejście naturoterapeutyczne, wylecza się przecież trwale wiele chorób uchodzących za nieuleczalne, z nowotworami włącznie. Wiedząc, w jaki sposób zastosować naturoterapię, można na trwałe wyleczyć np. chorobę Hashimoto czy inne schorzenia tarczycy, łuszczycę, reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów, osteoporozę, astmę, toczeń, alergię, chorobę refluksową żołądka, jak również nowotwory i wiele innych.
Michał Tombak
Michał Tombak attributes rheumatoid arthritis to the presence of parasites in the body.
„Whatever we call a particular disease—ulcerative colitis, gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori, chronic sinusitis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, prostatitis or colon cancer—the main cause of the disease is the presence of parasites in the body. Nature has provided humans with a defense system that protects them against disease: the immune system.”Niezależnie jak nazwiemy daną jednostkę chorobową: wrzodziejące zapalenie jelita grubego, zapalenie żołądka wywołane przez Helicobacter pylori, chroniczne zapalenie zatok, reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów, artretyzm, zapalenie gruczołu krokowego czy rak jelita grubego, główną przyczyną choroby jest obecność w organizmie pasożytów.Przyroda zaopatrzyła człowieka w system obronny chroniący go przed chorobami – jest nim układ odpornościowy.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański describes the historical use of powdered rhizomes from certain Arum species mixed with honey for rheumatism.
„Arum esculentum L., Arum italicum Miller and Arum dracunculus L. provided rhizomes that, after being powdered, were given for rheumatism, bronchitis and tuberculosis, in a single dose of 5–20 grains (not grams!!!). The powdered raw material was mixed with honey.”Arum esculentum L., Arum italicum Miller i Arum dracunculus L. dostarczały kłącze, które po sproszkowaniu było podawane przy reumatyzmie, zapaleniu oskrzeli, gruźlicy, w dawce jednorazowej 5-20 granów (nie gramy!!!). Sproszkowany surowiec mieszano z miodem.
Hubert Czerniak
Hubert Czerniak claims that rheumatoid arthritis is usually treated symptomatically and is caused by antibodies attacking the joint cartilage.
„However, when the body starts to see itself as an enemy, it begins to produce antibodies against these parts of the joint—its cartilage. The antibodies cause inflammation, and therefore redness, swelling, pain and impaired function.
When an older person comes to the doctor with joint problems, they hear, “degeneration.””Jednak, gdy organizm zaczyna postrzegać sam siebie jako wroga, zaczyna wytwarzać przeciwciała przeciw właśnie tym elementom stawu – chrząstkom. Przeciwciała wywołują zapalenie, a więc zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, ból i zaburzenie funkcji.
Gdy przychodzi starszy człowiek do lekarza i ma problemy ze stawami, słyszy „zwyrodnienie”.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 5 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 2 369.
A review found that dietary polyphenols may improve disease activity and inflammatory markers in rheumatoid arthritis.
Aim of the study: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of dietary polyphenols in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Results: A total of 49 records (47 RCTs) were ultimately included, involving 3,852 participants and 15 types of dietary polyphenols (cinnamon extract, cranberry extract, Crocus sativus L. extract, curcumin, garlic extract, ginger extract, hesperidin, olive oil, pomegranate extract, puerarin, quercetin, resveratrol, sesamin, tea polyphenols and total glucosides of paeony). Pomegranate extract, resveratrol, garlic extract, puerarin, hesperidin, ginger extract, cinnamon extract and sesamin were each studied in only 1 RCT. Cranberry extract, Crocus sativus L. extract, olive oil, quercetin and tea polyphenols were each studied in 2 RCTs. Total glucosides of paeony and curcumin were studied in more than 3 RCTs. These RCTs showed that these dietary polyphenols could improve the Disease Activity Score in 28 joints (DAS28), inflammation levels or oxidative stress levels in RA. Adding dietary polyphenols did not increase adverse events.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
A meta-analysis found that East Asian herbal medicines improved pain and other clinical outcomes and were also associated with fewer adverse events than conventional medicines.
Aim of the study: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to a significant social burden. East Asian herbal medicine (EAHM) has long been used to treat RA. Therefore, a systematic study is needed to determine how EAHM treatments can be developed into new drugs using specific materials.
Results: A total of 186 trials involving 19,716 patients with RA met the inclusion criteria. According to the meta-analysis, EAHM had a significantly greater effect on continuous pain intensity, tender joint count and response rate. Patients treated with EAHM had a significantly lower incidence of adverse events than those treated with CM. Further analysis of the EAHM formula data included in this meta-analysis identified 21 core materials and five core herbal combinations. EAHM remedies for RA have sufficient potential to be used as candidate materials for treating inflammatory pain in RA. The candidate core herbs assessed in this study act on multiple pathways and are expected to provide pain relief, sustained suppression of inflammation, immune regulation and prevention of joint destruction. Further research on drug development using the core materials identified in this review appears worthwhile.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Science ICT and Future Planning
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Adding a Tripterygium wilfordii preparation to methotrexate was associated with a better treatment response and improvement in several RA symptoms.
Aim of the study: Extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF), a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, have been widely used in China for several decades to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in combination with methotrexate (MTX). However, the efficacy and safety of treatment with MTX plus TwHF remain unclear.
Results: Six randomized controlled trials were included in the final analysis, with a total of 643 patients. All trials added TwHF (in the form of Tripterygium glycosides) to MTX-based therapy. In terms of efficacy, adding TwHF increased the 50% responder rate (RR 1.337, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.188–1.505, P<0.001). It also reduced swollen and tender joint counts, shortened the duration of morning stiffness, lowered the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and reduced the levels of C-reactive protein and rheumatoid factor. In terms of safety, adding TwHF did not increase the rate of adverse events (RR 0.824, 95% CI: 0.635–1.068, P=0.143).
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, “Xin Miao” Student Research Program of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
A review found that curcumin and turmeric extract may ease symptoms and inflammation in arthritis, although the results should be interpreted with caution.
Aim of the study: Modern pharmacological research has found that the chemical components of Curcuma longa L. are mainly curcumin and turmeric volatile oil. Several recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shown that curcumin improves symptoms and inflammation in patients with arthritis.
Results: Twenty-nine (29) RCTs involving 2,396 participants and 5 types of arthritis were included. The types of arthritis included ankylosing spondylitis (AS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and gout/hyperuricemia. Curcumin and Curcuma longa extract were given at doses ranging from 120 mg to 1,500 mg for 4–36 weeks. Overall, curcumin and Curcuma longa extract were found to be safe in all studies and improved the severity of inflammation and pain levels in these arthritis patients. However, more RCTs are needed to clarify the effects of curcumin and Curcuma longa extract supplements in patients with arthritis, including RA, OA, AS and JIA. Curcumin and Curcuma longa extract may improve symptoms and inflammation levels in people with arthritis. However, because the RCTs were few and of low quality, the conclusions should be interpreted with care.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
In most of the included studies on RA, curcumin or its extracts improved clinical or laboratory outcomes.
Aim of the study: To evaluate randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of curcumin and Curcuma longa extract in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Results: A total of 34 records were included, covering 31 RCTs and 10 types of autoimmune disease. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) was covered by one RCT, Behçet’s disease (BD) by one RCT, Crohn’s disease by two RCTs, multiple sclerosis (MS) by two RCTs, oral lichen planus by six RCTs, psoriasis by two RCTs, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by five RCTs, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by two RCTs, arteritis by one RCT, and ulcerative colitis (UC) by nine RCTs. Most of the RCTs on ulcerative colitis (UC), oral lichen planus and RA showed that curcumin and curcumin extracts improved clinical or laboratory outcomes. Crohn’s disease, MS, SLE and psoriasis were each covered by two RCTs; all showed improvements (at least one RCT reported improved clinical outcomes). AS, BD and arteritis were each covered by only one RCT, and the clinical results showed improvement.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Perspectives and opinion materials
The content below presents the authors’ opinions, interpretations and hypotheses. It is not treated as equal to scientific studies and systematic reviews.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„(2010) Is the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis rising?: results from Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1955–2007. Arthritis Rheum, 62:1576–1582. (2017) Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in the United States adult population in healthcare claims databases, 2004–2014. Rheumatol Int, 37:1551–1557. (2013) Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Sweden: a nationwide population-based assessment of incidence, its determinants, and treatment penetration. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 65:870–878. Quotes.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2022. Web. 1 Apr. 2022. (2021) Is That True? Critical Thinking for Sociologists. University of California Press.”(2010) Is the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis rising?: results from Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1955-2007. Arthritis Rheum, 62:1576-1582. (2017) Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in the United States adult population in healthcare claims databases, 2004-2014. Rheumatol Int,37:1551-1557. (2013) Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Sweden: a nationwide population-based assessment of incidence, its determinants, and treatment penetration. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 65:870-878. Quotes.net.STANDS4 LLC, 2022. Web. 1 Apr. 2022. (2021) Is That True? Critical Thinking for Sociologists. University of California Press.
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„Ogrendik M (2013) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease caused by periodontal pathogens. International Journal of General Medicine 6:383–386. PMID: 23737674. 69. Gomez-Banuelos E, Mukherjee A, Darrah E, Andrade F (2019) Rheumatoid arthritis-associated mechanisms of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Journal of Clinical Medicine 8:1309. PMID: 31454946. 70. Pandey A, Rajak R, Pandey M (2021) Periodontal disease and its association with disease activity in ankylosing spondylitis/SpA: a systematic review. European Journal of Rheumatology 8:168–179. PMID: 33284102. 71. Skeie M, Gil E, Cetrelli L et al.”Ogrendik M (2013) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease caused by periodontal pathogens. International Journal of General Medicine 6:383-386. PMID: 23737674 69. Gomez-Banuelos E, Mukherjee A, Darrah E, Andrade F (2019) Rheumatoid arthritis-associated mechanisms of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Journal of Clinical Medicine 8:1309. PMID: 31454946 70. Pandey A, Rajak R, Pandey M (2021) Periodontal disease and its association with disease activity in ankylosing spondylitis/SpA: a systematic review. European Journal of Rheumatology 8:168-179. PMID: 33284102 71. Skeie M, Gil E, Cetrelli L et al.
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„Scientist Reveals Which Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Boost Your Health. Brighthope I. Vitamin cure for diabetes. (2012) Basic Health Pub ISBN-13: 978-1591202905. 5. Shargorodsky M., Debby O., Matas Z., et al. Effect of Long-Term Treatment with Antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium) on Arterial Compliance, Humoral Factors and Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2010, 7:55. Kurl S., Tuomainen TP., Laukkanen JA., et al. Plasma Vitamin C Modifies the Association between Hypertension and Risk of Stroke. Stroke 2002, 33:1568–1573. Levy TE.”Scientist Reveals Which Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis may boost your health. Brighthope I. Vitamin cure for diabetes. (2012) Basic Health Pub ISBN-13: 978-1591202905 5. Shargorodsky M., Debby O., Matas Z., et al. Effect of Long-Term Treatment with Antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium) on Arterial Compliance, Humoral Factors and Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2010, 7:55. Kurl S., Tuomainen TP., Laukkanen JA., et al. Plasma Vitamin C Modifies the Association between Hypertension and Risk of Stroke. Stroke 2002, 33:1568-1573. Levy TE.
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