How To Make A Pepper Paste For Arthritis And Joint Pain

The chili or pepper can be enjoyed in many dishes and starters. However, that is not the only application for this spicy vegetable. Today we will teach you how to make a pepper paste for arthritis.

This cream or paste can offer real relief from arthritis pain when massaged onto aching joints. Do you want to know how this is possible? Keep reading.

Pepper for arthritis: its anti-pain components

The active component of the bell pepper or hot pepper that has the ability to relieve pain is capsaicin. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin it will have and therefore the more relief it will offer.

Capsaicin in capsicum is a safe and proven topical (external) treatment for relief in people with moderate arthritis and joint pain.

Capsaicin binds to nerve receptors and depletes the neurotransmitter (substance P), responsible for transmitting pain messages to the brain. Thus, hot pepper blocks sensitivity to pain receptors and reduces it.

Pepper creams for arthritis and joint pain

There are different recipes with pepper for arthritis or osteoarthritis. These can be a good complement to the treatment that the doctor has given us, since they help us reduce the pain caused by these ailments. Of course, it is best that we consult with our doctor before starting to use these creams on a regular basis.

Capsaicin cream

To prepare capsaicin cream at home you need:

• Cayenne pepper powder (3 tablespoons).
• One cup of olive, almond, jojoba, or grapeseed oil (any of the 4).
• Half a cup of honey or grated wax.

The steps for the preparation of the cream are as follows:

• First, mix the 3 tablespoons of cayenne pepper powder in a cup of olive, almond, jojoba, or grapeseed oil (one of four).

• Then, heat in a bain-marie for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat.
• Next, add half a cup of honey or grated wax.
• Then stir until melted and mix well.
• Then let it cool.
• Finally, whisk again and place in a glass jar with a tight lid and store in the refrigerator.

The cream can continue to be used for a week and a half (ten days), applied daily to the painful joint. It is effective for those with moderate joint pain.

A quick alternative is to mix 1 part cayenne powder with 5 parts hot petroleum jelly. Then the resulting cream is applied on the sore joints. Petroleum jelly is readily available, it melts in the kitchen and thickens when it cools, but it will not absorb through the skin as oil does.

Capsaicin cream with turmeric and ginger

For best results, you can get additional relief from capsaicin cream by adding anti-inflammatory ingredients such as ginger and turmeric to the above preparation.

• First, mix 3 tablespoons of turmeric and 2 tablespoons of ground ginger.
• Next, add 3 cups of olive, almond, grapeseed, or jojoba oil.
• Then, bring it to the fire and stir until well combined.
• Then, heat for 10 minutes over medium heat and add half a cup of beeswax, while you continue mixing.
• Lastly, remove it from the heat and chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.

How to use pepper for arthritis

Arthritis is a progressive and degenerative disease that must be monitored by a doctor. Therefore, if you think you have it, do not hesitate to go to a specialist.

This will give you the most appropriate treatment. These bell pepper arthritis creams, while effective, will only allow you to relieve symptoms, but not treat the root problem. Therefore, it is essential that you complement them with a correct medical regimen.

Likewise, we also recommend massages and exercise. All these tips can help you improve your life considerably if you suffer from this disease.