Home remedies for Bursitis

What is Bursitis?

Bursitis is an irritation or inflammation of the bursa caused by the injury or overuse during work or play and it occurs mostly in the area like shoulders, the elbows, the knees, and the big toe. Some small fluid-filled sacs between the bones and the tendons and muscles near the joints helps the joints to move easily. Bursitis occur when bursa get inflamed and it makes movement very painful.

Causes of Bursitis

• Trauma is the common cause of bursitis.
• Injury or pressure to the trauma may cause to the irritation of the bursa which causes to the bursitis.
• Injury by the sports activity like baseball, tennis and running can cause the problem of this disease.
• Incorrect posture and abnormal joint position may cause to this disease.
• Bursitis can occur because of the infection.
• The pressure from standing and sitting for a very long time may cause bursitis on the hip.

Herbal home remedy for the treatment and cure of bursitis

• Traditional natural home remedy for bursitis - Soak a cloth in mullein tea and apply it on the affected area. Repeat this process at regular intervals. To reduce pain and inflammation, apply ice to the affected area. To prevent stiffness, apply lobelia oil to the affected joints. Chamomile, hops, and skullcap tea promotes healing process.

• Effective home remedy for bursitis - Apply ice pack on the place where Bursitis appear, as it can bring down the swelling. Repeat this 2 to 4 times in a day until the swelling is completed deflated.

• A mixture of alfalfa, chaparral, and comfrey diminishes soreness and eases inflammation.

• Take the herbal remedy called “kaishore guggulu” which can be purchased through various natural foods and home remedies stores, both online and offline. Kaishore guggulu comes in tablet form and should be taken 1 to 3 times each day for the natural treatment of bursitis.

• This is one of the best home remedies for bursitis. Emu oil contains high level of linolenic acid. This acid is said to have good effect on bursitis as it works on muscle and joint pains. The linolenic acid is said to be having anti-inflammatory effect which penetrates into the skin and provides the relief.

• Natural home remedy for bursitis - Add 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper to 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Dip a cloth in the liquid and apply to the affected area as a poultice. Rub the area with warm olive oil before applying to the skin.

• Herbal home remedy for bursitis - Application of sandalwood paste will be soothing. Make the paste by taking 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder and adding sufficient water to form a paste. Rub it gently onto the painful area. This is beneficial for the treatment for bursitis.
  

Natural home remedy for bursitis using potato

One of the proven home remedies for bursitis is - grate one potato and add to a cup of water. Steep it overnight and then strain in the next morning. Drink the whole liquid at a time before breakfast. For maximum benefit, it should be done on a daily basis to prevent bursitis.