There are many natural arthritis remedies available today, such as Devil's claw, White Willow and Angelica. some can even be found in your pantry or refrigerator, such as cayenne pepper, celery, stinging nettle and Epsom salt to name just a few.

For centuries, these natural arthritis remedies have been used in different cultures for the treatment of arthritis pain. For the most part, they have remained applicable to their local cultures. With improved processing, packaging and storage, natural treatments for arthritis are beginning to gain traction across national boundaries.

Among the many natural arthritis remedies available today, here are 7 that can be found just about anywhere.

1. Devil' claw: Devil's claw is an herb that is native to Africa with much of it coming from Namibia. There is also some supply coming from Botswana and South Africa.

Native people in Africa south of the equator have been known for centuries to treat arthritis with devil's claw. In more recent times, studies conducted mostly in Europe, indicate that devil's claw was found to be as effective as conventional drugs in the treatment of arthritis. In one study as reported by the journal "Joint Bone Spine", devil's claw was found to be as effective as diacerhein at relieving the pain and discomfort of arthritis.

2. White Willow (Salix alba): White willow, also known as herbal aspirin, contains Salicin,the active ingredient that is converted by the body into salicylic acid or aspirin. Salicylic acid, the therapeutic substance in White willow is revered for its ability to relieve the pain of arthritis, and has been used for ages by herbal practitioners for the treatment of arthritis. Though the first aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) was not made from White willow but from Meadowsweet, another salicin-producing herb, the active ingredient in white willow works the same way as its synthetic counterpart, except that it does not cause adverse side effects such as bleeding in the stomach usually associated with aspirin use.

3. Angelica: Angelica is another herb that herbal practitioners extoll for its therapeutic values. Also known by its botanic name Angelica archangelica in Europe or Angelica sinensis in China, this herb has been used in these localities for ages for the treatment of inflammations due to arthritis and other ailments. The Western variety of Angelica is said to be not only a pain reliever but also contains anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic agents.

4. Epsom salt: Epsom salt is a substance that is familiar to most people. The chemical name for Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body and can be absorbed through the skin in a hot Epsom salt bath. Magnesium has an anti-inflammatory property and helps reduce the pain of arthritis. During a hot Epsom salt bath, the blood vessels are dialectic, enhancing blood circulation and reducing the swelling of arthritis.

5. Red pepper: Red pepper can be found in almost every kitchen across the world. Also known as cayenne pepper or by its botanical name capsicum, red pepper has been reported to contain salicylates, a compound that is known to act like aspirin. Studies also show that red pepper contains capsaicin. This chemical is reported to block pain impulses by forcing the release of endorphins, a natural opiate that kills the pain signal. Topical application of capsaicin to arthritic joints has been reported in some instances to produce significant relief from the the pain of arthritis sometime by as much as 50% or more.

6. Celery: celery is a vegetable that is familiar to most of us. However, not many of us know the therapeutic value of this very important vegetable. Also known as Apium graveolens, celery can be eaten raw as a snack or in a salad. It can also be cooked as vegetable. It is believed that early American immigrants ate large amounts of celery for the purpose of treating arthritis. Studies show that different part of the celery plant contain more than 20 anti-inflammatory compounds. Celery has also been shown to be rich in potassium and taken regularly, this can reduce potassium deficiency, a known symptom of arthritis.

7. Stinging Nettle: Stinging nettle is one of the foremost natural arthritis remedies available. In antiquity, the Romans used it to reduce pain associated with arthritis. Today in Germany, stinging nettle is a recognized natural remedy for arthritis. The nettle juice is a natural anti-histamine and also has anti-inflammatory properties. Stinging nettle contains the mineral boron. Boron, when combined with the anti-inflammatory compounds in nettle, works to relieve the pain of arthritis.