--- title: "12 Herbs for Joints, Bones & Pain: Evidence & Safety" description: "Natural remedies used externally or internally for joint comfort, muscle aches and headaches." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- Explore by need # Joints, Bones & Pain Natural remedies used externally or internally for joint comfort, muscle aches and headaches. 12 herbs · 6 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 3 not marked avoid in pregnancy Search herbs Forms of useSort Hide herbs to avoid in pregnancyHide external-use-only herbsStrong / limited evidence only (A/B) These filters do not guarantee safety. Results may include herbs with unknown safety. **12** herbs found ### [Ginger](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/) A Strong clinical evidence Zingiber officinale Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1 [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Peppermint Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/peppermint-oil/) A Strong clinical evidence Mentha × piperita Gastro-resistant peppermint oil capsules may ease IBS cramps, wind and pain; oil rubbed on the forehead may ease mild tension headache. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1 [Essential Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/essential-oil/) ### [Red Pepper Flakes](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/red-pepper-flakes/) A Strong clinical evidence Capsicum annuum Made by drying and crushing red chillies. Its capsaicin is used in effective nerve-pain creams; its effect in food is small. [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Willow Bark](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/willow-bark/) A Strong clinical evidence Salix spp. Willow bark extract may help with short-term low back pain. It contains salicylates, so it is unsuitable under 18 and with blood thinners. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Frankincense (Olibanum)](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/frankincense/) B Limited clinical evidence Boswellia sacra / Boswellia serrata The resin of the Boswellia tree. Standardised extracts are backed by limited clinical studies for pain and mobility in knee osteoarthritis. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Resin & Gum](https://herbadex.com/en/form/resin-gum/) ### [Rose Hip](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-hip/) B Limited clinical evidence Rosa canina A fruit rich in vitamin C. A special rose hip powder helped reduce pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis in small clinical studies. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Arnica](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/arnica/) T Traditional use Arnica montana Gels and creams with arnica flower are used only on the skin for bruises, sprains and localised muscle pain; never on broken skin or by mouth. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Clay, Soap & Other](https://herbadex.com/en/form/other/) ### [Devil's Claw](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/devils-claw/) T Traditional use Harpagophytum procumbens, H. zeyheri Devil's claw root is traditionally used for minor joint pain, mild bloating and loss of appetite; people with stomach ulcers should not use it. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Eucalyptus Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/eucalyptus-oil/) T Traditional use Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus oil is used as steam or a chest rub for cough with a cold and on the skin for localised muscle pain; never under age 2. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Essential Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/essential-oil/) ### [Mustard Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/mustard-seed/) T Traditional use Brassica spp. / Sinapis alba A seed used as a spice and condiment. Crushed into a poultice, its warming effect is traditionally used for muscle and joint pain and chest colds. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Rosemary](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rosemary/) T Traditional use Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary leaf tea is traditionally used for indigestion and mild cramps; as a bath additive it is used for minor muscle and joint pain. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Stinging Nettle](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/stinging-nettle/) T Traditional use Urtica dioica, Urtica urens Nettle leaf tea is traditionally used to increase urine flow in minor urinary complaints and to relieve minor joint pain. [Liver, Kidney & Urinary](https://herbadex.com/en/for/liver-kidney/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.