Many herbs make wonderful remedies for stiff joints and aching muscles.
Used as baths or compresses, herbs have been used for chronic rheumatism and other external aches and pains for centuries. Horseradish, for example, is one. A native of Hungary or Russia, this perennial plant is now well established throughout the temperate zones of Europe and America. The root, which is dug in the fall, is considered a stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic, and laxative. Externally, horseradish has been used to treat chronic rheumatism, chest colds, and muscle aches and pains for many years.