An Asian remedy called the “thunder god vine” could rival traditional treatments for RA. To manage the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), medication and physical therapy are usually the ...

Key takeaways Several herbs, including aloe vera, eucalyptus, and ginger, may help alleviate joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Before using ...

A traditional Chinese herbal remedy used to relieve joint pain and inflammation works as well as methotrexate, a standard drug treatment that is frequently prescribed to control the symptoms of active ...

A preparation of "thunder god vine" (Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f [TwHF], also known as lei gong teng) tested in an open-label randomized clinical trial was noninferior to methotrexate (MTX) in ...

Christina Lunka appeared nervous and excited as she sat in the Chinese herbal therapy center recently opened by the Cleveland Clinic. The 49-year-old had been to many doctors seeking help for ongoing ...

While it’s true that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help ease arthritis pain, they can also come with side effects like stomach upset, headaches and dizziness. If you’d rather give ...

Traditional Chinese medicine is gaining acceptance in the U.S., though still largely as a complementary treatment. Mainstream doctors are mixed on its effectiveness. Still, as alternative treatments ...

From stubborn colds to splitting headaches, common illnesses are a universal experience—but the way they’re treated can differ greatly across cultures. For most, getting sick means going to the ...