Dear Bob Liebert,

I have trochanteric bursitis and illitibial band tendonitis of the right hip. It is very inflamed and swollen. What do you recommend for immediate relief? I'm desperate. It's very painful and I can't do any of my normal activities like exercising.

Barb

Dear Friend,

For tendinitis and bursitis I have seen good results with the anti-inflammatories Black Cohosh, Wild Yam and Prickly Ash (see our Inflammaid Formula). Pleurisy Root helps maintain serous fluid in the bursa. Comfrey Leaf extract, or a poultice of Comfrey is used externally.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.