This homemade Garlic spice oil can heal joint pain and arthritis | The Times of India (2024)

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How to make garlic oil for joint pain? ›

​ To begin with this easy recipe, wash around 7-9 garlic cloves. Meanwhile, take a pan and add a bowl of mustard oil and heat it over medium flame followed by 1 tsp methi( fenugreek seeds), 5 crushed cloves, chopped garlic cloves and 2 sprigs of rosemary and black pepper. Boil the oil till the garlic turns brown.

Add garlic to stews, pasta, mashed potatoes, soup and roasted vegetables. Tip: Consider roasted garlic and olive oil as a spread on bread instead of butter.

Heat mustard oil in a pan on medium heat and pour it into a glass bowl. Add freshly ground ajwain seeds or ajwain powder, followed by eucalyptus oil. Mix well and apply to the affected areas. Massage this DIY painkiller oil on the affected parts and derive the benefits of oil massage on body.

Dr. Oz and his collaborator, clinical aromatherapist Jane Buckle, PhD, recommend using 15 drops of an essential oil, such as lavender, chamomile or eucalyptus, diluted with 1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) of a “carrier” or neutral oil, such as almond, avocado or jojoba, dabbed directly on the skin.

Turmeric is a staple of traditional Chinese and Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine and a prime ingredient in curries. Claims: Turmeric for arthritis reduces pain, inflammation and stiffness related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA); treats bursitis.

Which Essential Oils Are Best For Pain? One of Mother nature's most powerful painkillers, peppermint oil is frequently used for alleviating pain [1]. Closely related to peppermint, wintergreen oil boasts similar properties due to its methyl salicylate component.

Can garlic cure knee pain? ›

Garlic has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the knee joint. Inflammation is a common cause of knee pain, especially in people with conditions like arthritis.

It is safe to submerge peeled garlic cloves in oil and store them in the freezer for several months. However, do not store garlic in oil at room temperature. Garlic-in-oil mixtures stored at room temperature provide perfect conditions for producing botulism toxin.

Suggested average daily doses include 2 to 5 g of fresh raw garlic; 0.4 to 1.2 g of dried garlic powder; 2 to 5 mg of garlic oil; 300 to 1,000 mg of garlic extract (as solid material); and 2,400 mg/day of aged garlic extract (liquid).

“Other methods of infusing oil at home result in a product that must be used within two to four days at room temperature or no more than three months in the refrigerator. Acidifying the garlic or herbs allows you to store the product long term.”