Perfect natural substances that can help you with knee pain. Forget about expensive medicines

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Tomáš , 23. 12. 2025

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Knee pain is one of the most common problems that trouble us. Knee pain is caused by damage to the bone structure. This is accompanied by severe pain in the joints or even problems with walking.

Knee pain

Walking, running and bending the legs is often very strenuous and painful.
Knee pain can affect anyone regardless of age and its intensity can range from mild to very severe. However, alternative medicine today provides the best results in its treatment.

Causes of pain:

  • knee injury during sports and recreational activities, such as a torn meniscus,
  • tendon and ligament injuries, fractured kneecap, dislocation of the knee joint;
  • aging
  • osteoporosis or arthritis

Knee pain manifests as

  • dull or sharp pain in the knee joints
  • inflammation in the knee area
  • knee swelling
  • stiffness and reduced mobility of the knees
  • walking problems

Fortunately, these pains can be treated completely naturally, and therefore we present 20 natural remedies on how you can relieve them.

1) Coconut oil

Coconut oil has extremely strong anti-inflammatory properties that effectively treat knee pain.

You will need
  • half a cup of coconut oil

Heat the coconut oil for about 3 minutes over low heat. Apply this mixture with your fingers to the painful knee. Leave it on for several hours, then rinse off the oil. Repeat this procedure twice a day.

2) Cayenne pepper with olive oil

Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which heats the painful knee area, soothes pain and reduces swelling.

You will need
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 and a half cups of olive oil

Mix both ingredients together into a paste and apply it to the painful area. Repeat this procedure twice a day for 1 week.

3) Cayenne pepper with apple cider vinegar

You will need
  • 1.5 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Mix both ingredients together and add them to a bath – soak your knees for about 20 minutes. Repeat this procedure once a day to reduce inflammation and eliminate severe knee pain.

4) Lemons

Lemons are high in citric acid, which effectively dissolves uric acid crystals, the main cause of arthritis. For this reason, lemons provide amazing results in treating arthritis.

You will need:
  • 1 lemon
  • half a cup of sesame oil
  • a fine gauze

Slice the lemon and place it in the gauze. Then tie the gauze and dip it into the sesame oil for a few minutes. Apply the prepared pouch to the painful area and leave it on for about 10 minutes. Repeat twice a day.

You can also mix lemon juice in lukewarm water and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.

5) Apple cider vinegar with cold water

Apple cider vinegar has strong alkaline properties, calming knee pain, lubricating the joints which supports knee mobility and dissolving harmful toxins in the knee joints.

You will need:
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water

Pour the apple cider vinegar into the water, stir and drink this solution once a day.

6) Apple cider vinegar with olive oil

You will need:
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Mix all the ingredients together and apply this mixture to the knees, to the front and back. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

7) Apple cider vinegar with warm water

You will need:
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • hot water (warm bath)

Fill the tub with hot water and add the vinegar. Stir it with your hands. Then soak your knees in the water and leave them for about 30 minutes.
Do this once a day for 1 week to soothe your pain.

8) Mustard oil

Mustard oil effectively improves blood circulation in the knee area, thereby relieving pain and reducing inflammation.

You will need:
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • hot water
  • a towel

Heat the oil over low heat. Chop the garlic and add it to the oil. Cook for 15 minutes, then apply the mixture to the painful area.
Leave the mixture on for about 1 hour, then place a towel soaked in hot water on the painful area. Repeat this procedure twice a week.

9) Olive oil

This oil effectively treats painful and swollen knees.

You will need:
  • 2 to 3 drops of olive oil

Rub the painful area with the oil and leave it on for about 1 hour. Then wash the knees. Repeat once a day.

10) Turmeric and ginger

Curcumin, the active component of turmeric, has strong anti-inflammatory properties and therefore soothes internal and external knee pain.

You will need:
  • 1.5 tbsp turmeric
  • 1.5 tbsp chopped ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup water

Add all the ingredients to the water and simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat. Let cool for 10 minutes, then strain the mixture. Consume the prepared mixture immediately. Repeat twice a day.

11) Turmeric with milk

You will need:
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 glass of milk

Add the turmeric and honey to the milk and heat it for about 5 minutes. Drink this mixture once a day to relieve internal knee pain.

12) Juniper tea

This tea is excellent for treating knee pain caused by arthritis and treats inflammation and swelling.

You will need:
  • 1 tbsp dried juniper
  • 1.5 teaspoons honey
  • a cup of water

Pour boiling water over the dried juniper and let the tea steep for about 15 minutes. Then strain it and add honey. Drink it fresh, once a day.

This tea is not recommended during pregnancy.

13) Epsom salt

Epsom salt is rich in a natural muscle relaxant – magnesium sulfate – and removes excess fluid from tissue, thereby calming pain and swelling.

You will need:
  • a cup of Epsom salt
  • hot water (warm bath)

Fill the tub with hot water and add Epsom salt. Soak your knees in the water for about 15 minutes to relieve pain and inflammation. However, you should not use Epsom salt if you suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes.

14) Ginger tea

Ginger tea has strong anti-inflammatory properties, helping you treat swelling and knee pain.

You will need:
  • half a teaspoon chopped ginger
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • a cup of water

Mix all the ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then strain the tea and drink it while hot. We recommend drinking it once a day.

15) Ginger oil

You will need:
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons ginger oil

Apply the oil to the painful area and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Then wash it off and repeat every day.

16) Eucalyptus oil

This natural oil has strong analgesic properties, reducing knee pain because it penetrates deep into the skin.

You will need:
  • 5 drops eucalyptus oil
  • 2 drops olive oil
  • 5 drops peppermint oil
  • a small glass bottle

In a small glass bottle, mix the peppermint and eucalyptus oil, then add the olive oil. Apply this oil mixture to the knees when you feel pain and leave it on for about 1 hour. Then rinse the mixture off.

17) White willow tea

This herb is rich in salicin, which quickly soothes knee pain.

You will need:
  • 2 tbsp powdered willow bark
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • a cup of water

Add the willow bark to the water and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey. Strain the tea and drink it twice a week.

18) Fenugreek seeds with water

You will need:
  • 5 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • half a cup of water

First roast the seeds in the oven and let them cool. Then pour them into the water. Prepare a paste from them and apply to the painful area. Leave the mixture on for about 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Repeat daily to relieve pain. For internal use we provide the following recipe:

You will need:
  • 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 cup water

Soak the seeds in water overnight. The next morning strain them and consume immediately. Repeat daily.

19) Grape juice

Grape juice effectively treats knee pain.

You will need:
  • 3 cups grape juice
  • half a tablespoon pectin

Mix both ingredients and consume twice a day for 2 weeks.

20) Cold compress

Treatment with a cold compress reduces blood flow in the affected area and constricts blood vessels, thereby reducing swelling.

You will need:
  • 5 to 6 ice cubes
  • a towel

Put the ice cubes into the towel and apply it to the painful area. Leave the compress on for about 10 to 20 minutes and repeat daily.

15 tips for preventing and relieving knee pain:

  1. When applying the home remedies listed, let your knees rest.
  2. Do exercises focused on the knee joint area.
  3. Avoid activities that will strain the knees.
  4. Eat fruits and vegetables rich in magnesium.
  5. Apply a hot pad to the affected areas to reduce pain and swelling.
  6. You should not lift heavy objects.
  7. Avoid smoking or quit smoking, because this habit worsens inflammation and slows the healing process.
  8. Massage the painful areas.
  9. Give injured knees proper care to prevent further possible complications.
  10. Walk at least 15 minutes each day to exercise your muscles.
  11. Always wear comfortable shoes.
  12. Avoid high-heeled shoes.
  13. Do not stand for long periods, as this will increase pain.
  14. Try to lose excess weight because higher weight puts pressure on the knees.
  15. Stay hydrated to improve leg mobility.