Ancient Mediterranean herb BANISHES joint discomfort and swelling

Remember when the only time your joints would feel stiff and sore was first thing in the morning?

Once you got going with your day, everything would loosen up… and you’d be “good to go” until bedtime.

Those were the days!

Now, your joints tell you when it’s raining… when it’s going to rain… when it’s time to sit down… and when you’ve sat for too long.

But you don’t have to let your aching joints determine your schedule… or STEAL your independence.

Because there’s a natural way to feel better – no pills needed!

It won’t make you STINK like some of those creams will…

And it won’t make you feel too icy… OR too hot!

Better yet, it’s an herb that’s been around longer than anybody can remember.

And even though you’ve surely heard of it, your doc may have NEVER told you how to use it for the aches and pains of arthritis!

50% less pain… in just 2 weeks?

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), may LOOK like branches off a Christmas tree… but this herb comes from a different kind of evergreen than your common conifers and firs!

Actually, it’s more closely related to members of the mint family (like myrtle and sage)…

And mentions of it have been found on the stone tablets widely considered one of the first forms of writing — as far back as the year 5000 B.C.

If there’s one thing that the ancient Greeks AND the Romans could agree on… it’s that rosemary is SACRED.

Even the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews were on the same page about this Mediterranean treasure.

I’ve shared with you before right here in eAlert how rosemary packs some pain-killing properties – especially when it comes to headaches.

But it can also help ease the discomfort of arthritis!

And that could be because of the powerful anti-inflammatory action of one of its compounds, rosmarinic acid.

If you suffer from certain types of arthritis… including the autoimmune form, rheumatoid arthritis… you know all about those red, swollen, stiff joints.

In one study, massaging rosemary oil into the participants’ knees SLASHED their inflammatory knee pain in HALF.

And all it took was 3X a week… for 15 minutes at a time for each knee… over the course of 2 weeks.

That’s not all…

Because after just 4 weeks, they reported feeling LESS FATIGUED!

That doesn’t surprise me – if there’s anything that can let the air out of your tires, it’s chronic pain!

Take away that pain… and OF COURSE you’d have more pep in your step.

The authors of that study attributed rosemary oil’s power to aromatherapy – that is, that the actual scent of rosemary is what carried its healing powers.

If that were true, they wouldn’t apply the oil directly to the problematic knees. They’d just have the participants SNIFF it!

Rosemary HAS shown to improve mood… reduce stress levels… and even increase alertness when inhaled…

But there MUST be something else going on here.

A compound in rosemary called eucalyptol can promote healthy circulation – especially when applied topically.

And proper blood flow is CRUCIAL to SWEEPING away inflammation!

Eucalyptol (often derived from eucalyptus plants) has shown in other studies to BANISH inflammation and EASE pain… but it’s UNDERAPPRECIATED in the mainstream medical world!

There’s one more thing I should mention…

Rosemary can also make sure your immune system is running in tip-top shape.

And if you suffer from ANY autoimmune condition, that’s a GODSEND.

Look for a topical cream that contains rosemary – and maybe some other joint-soothing herbal ingredients – at your local health food store or online.

The essential oil lotion sold under the brand name Two Old Goats, for instance, contains both rosemary and eucalyptus (the primary source of eucalyptol).

Smith Amish Arthritis Cream packs an even bigger punch with rosemary, eucalyptus, arnica, peppermint oil, menthol, and more.

And because these options don’t contain pharmaceutical “painkillers,” they’re incredibly safe to use.

You can also make your own balm or salve by combining high-quality, organic rosemary essential oil with a carrier oil, like coconut or jojoba oil.

To a sprig of relief,

Melissa Young