Rheumatoid Arthritis - Food/Herb Treatments

Algae

 Spirulina may help to prevent and treat Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[1]

Animal Derived Supplements

 Bovine Cartilage may alleviate the symptoms of some cases of RheumatoidArthritis.  ^[2]

 Thymus Extract may be beneficial for the treatment of RheumatoidArthritis (it may normalize the high ratio of Helper T-Cells to Suppressor T-Cells that is characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis):  ^[3]

 Physicians who have used Thymus Extract for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis have observed that Thymus Extract may permit some Rheumatoid Arthritis patients to lower their dosage of NSAIDs and that Thymus Extract may reduce Joint Pain and morning stiffness in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

        Shark Cartilage may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis (by stimulating the growth of new Cartilage and by inhibiting the formation of new Blood Vessels where the Rheumatoid Arthritis is progressing): 

 Shark Cartilage may alleviate the Pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis (primarily due to the Glycosaminoglycans and Protein content of Shark Cartilage).

        Velvet Deer Antler may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[4] 

Bee Products

 Propolis (applied topically) may reduce the Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[5]

 Royal Jelly may alleviate the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to the 10-Hydroxy-2-Decenoic Acid and Vitamin B5 content of Royal Jelly).  ^[6]

Beverages

 Wine may help to prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[7] 

Fruit

 Pineapple may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis - it may minimize the Inflammation that occurs during Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to the Bromelain content of Pineapple). 

 Pomegranate may help to prevent and treat Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[8]

Fungi - Edible

 Karawatake Mushroom may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to the Kureha component of Karawatake).   

Grasses

 Barley Grass may be useful for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to its anti-inflammatory properties).  ^[9] 

Herbs

 Alfalfa (juice) is claimed to counter the acidity associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis (according to folklore). 

 Aloe vera is claimed to be an effective treatment for RheumatoidArthritis. 

 Andrographis may reduce Joint Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.  ^[10]

 Black Cumin may be useful for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to the Thymoquinone content of Black Cumin).  ^[11]

 Boswellia (extract administered orally or cream applied topically) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[12]

Comfrey (ointment applied topically) may alleviate the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.  ^[13]