Hi there, I posted a thread recently asking for advice for a young lady with lupus and rheumatoid problems. Just to keep you posted, I have given her some dried nettle and oatstraw as suggested by the tribe, along with some home-harvested chamomile oil mixed with some clary sage essential oil to rub on her wrists.

She has told me that it is the oil that gives her the most relief and takes the edge off the aches very quickly which has led to a more restful sleep which I am very happy about. Unfortunately her lifestyle is making the condition worse in my opinion as she holds down a stressful management job and has two young children so she is really not getting enough rest. I have suggested that to really keep in control of the illness she might need to lighten her load in her job but that probably is not an option she would take willingly.

Anyway, I just thought I would let you all know that the oil is definitely helping her short-term... any other suggestions would as always be very much appreciated if anyone has something to add.

Blessings

Lorraine