#1 Bone-Strengthening Recipe for Osteoporosis
Our bone density naturally declines as we age, leading to aches, pains, and vulnerability to injury. Modern treatments focus on slowing bone loss, but herbalists know mineral-rich plants strengthen bones from the inside out.
In this post, you’ll learn about several herbs that do just that. You’ll also learn how to make the #1 Bone-Strengthening Recipe for Osteoporosis, a decadent Solomon’s Seal cream.
This remedy supports ligaments, relieves pain, and encourages the body to repair itself. Over-the-counter remedies simply mask the issue without making anything better. Herbal remedies can get to the root of the problem and heal the body.
Whether you’re dealing with early signs of osteoporosis or simply want to protect your bones as you age, these time-tested herbs will make all the difference.
Top Bone-Strengthening Herbs
Mainstream medicine will say that bone-strengthening is as simple as taking a calcium supplement. While calcium is an important part of overall health, you can also benefit the body by giving it a full spectrum of minerals, provided by herbs. Here are some of the top herbs you can include in your bone-strengthening remedies:
Solomon’s Seal: While not technically mineral-rich, Solomon’s seal can improve the flexibility of bone tissue. It also reduces inflammation, making the joints work more effectively. Solomon’s seal is particularly suited for joint misalignment, stiffness, or muscle strain injuries.
Nettle: This unassuming herb is one of the richest sources of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K, all of which are perfect for supporting bone density. Aside from bone health, nettle is also great for the skin and kidneys, providing bioactive compounds throughout the body.
Nettle was one of the most prized herbs a few centuries ago. People knew its power. They used it for everything—bones, blood, skin, kidneys, hair. Then it got overlooked. Forgotten. Replaced by synthetic vitamins that don’t work half as well.
But here’s what makes nettle legendary: it’s a complete package. Calcium, magnesium, vitamin K—all in one plant. Why waste money on separate supplements when you can just make a nettle tincture?
And here’s the kicker: those effervescent vitamins people pop? They can actually contribute to kidney stones. Nettle? It’s one of the most powerful kidney stone breakers while simultaneously delivering those same minerals. It protects your kidneys while strengthening your bones.
Too bad it stings so much when you harvest it. That’s why I switched from making my own nettle remedies to just keeping a pure nettle tincture on hand for everything. A few drops in my shampoo for hair growth. A few drops in tea for minerals. A few drops on my skin for inflammation. A few drops in water before meals for digestion.
One plant. Endless uses. That’s nettle.
Click here for the nettle tincture I use for bones, hair, kidneys, and everything else.
Oatstraw: This little-known yet readily available herb is rich in silica, which is great for strengthening bones, teeth, nails, and hair. It’s gentle enough to use every day, and it’s also great for the nervous system. Oatstraw is one herb you want in your toolbox for these reasons and more.
Comfrey: Also known as “knitbone,” comfrey has long been a top contender for bone remedies. It contains a potent compound called allantoin, which promotes bone healing, though it’s also great for joint pain. Comfrey is safe to apply topically, but avoid taking it internally as it’s toxic to the liver.
Red Clover: This bright flower surprisingly belongs to the bean family. It’s particularly effective for balancing hormones in menopause, when bones are susceptible to decline. It contains a layer of minerals, making it a welcome addition to bone-strengthening creams. Red clover is often found in the U.S., and you may even have some in your backyard.
Red clover is one of the best herbs for women. Period.
If you’re over 40 approaching menopause, you shouldn’t feel shame about needing hormonal support. You should feel empowered that there’s a plant that can help.
Here’s what happens when hormones aren’t balanced: mood swings you can’t explain, anxiety from nowhere, sleep disruptions, brain fog, hot flashes, stubborn weight gain. You feel like you have 30 personalities and none of them are you.
Red clover unifies you. It balances hormones naturally. Combined with black cohosh, they target hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and sleep disruptions from every angle.
This isn’t just for women in menopause. It’s for women of all ages dealing with hormonal imbalances. But especially as you enter menopause and beyond, this support becomes essential.
Nicole Apelian developed this blend as a woman and herbalist who lived through it herself. She created a formula that actually works.
Horsetail: Like oatstraw, horsetail contains silica, a must-have for strong bones. Silica is important because it helps the body process calcium and deposit it where it’s most needed. Horsetail is great in topical creams, but it can also be added to herbal teas and tinctures.
You can create infusions of these herbs, mixing and matching as you please, using the herb-infused oil instructions in the recipe below. Experiment with different combinations until you find the one that best benefits your body.
If you want to know the best combinations—and more importantly, what you should never combine—you need a remedy-making guide you can refer to every time you make something.
Some herbs amplify each other. Some cancel each other out. Some are dangerous together. Without knowing which is which, you’re just guessing.
Click here for the guide that shows you what to combine and what to avoid.
The #1 Bone-Strengthening Recipe for Osteoporosis
Now that you know about bone-strengthening herbs, it’s time to put your knowledge to work and create a remedy with Solomon’s seal. This recipe includes two options for Solomon’s seal infusions, one that takes 4-6 weeks, and one that requires just a few minutes. Made either way, your bone restorative cream delivers fast relief where you need it.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried Solomon’s seal root
- ¼ cup olive oil, jojoba, or arnica-infused oil
- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 5-8 drops ginger, peppermint, or rosemary essential oil (optional)
Instructions
Step One: Place the Solomon’s seal root and carrier oil in a double boiler set in a saucepan filled with one inch of water. Gently warm over low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the oil becomes fragrant and darkened.
Step Two: Remove from heat and strain the herbs. Reserve the infused oil.
Step Three: Place the infused oil and beeswax pellets in a double boiler set in a saucepan filled with one inch of water. Gently warm over low heat until the beeswax pellets are totally melted. Stir in the shea butter until smooth, then remove from heat and add the essential oils (if using).
Step Four: Scoop into a clean jar and let it solidify before using.
How to Use This Remedy
This bone-strengthening cream is safe for adults and older teens. It’s excellent for stiff joints, osteoporosis, or tendon strains—use it daily or as needed.
Avoid if you’re allergic to herbs in the lily family. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their care provider first. Not for children or infants.
Scoop a small amount and apply to knees, wrists, ankles, or anywhere that’s painful or stiff. Best applied to clean, dry skin after bathing. Use morning and evening for all-day relief.
Like most remedies, consistency matters. Most people feel relief within days, but long-term benefits happen after 4-6 weeks of regular use.
Solomon’s Seal Long Extraction
For a long extraction, place ½ cup Solomon’s seal in a glass jar and cover completely with high-proof alcohol (vodka works). Seal and store in a dark place for 4-6 weeks, shaking every few days. Once the alcohol is dark and fragrant, strain and reserve the tincture.
To make the cream: Melt 2 tablespoons beeswax and ½ cup olive, jojoba, or arnica-infused oil in a double boiler. Stir in shea butter until melted. Remove from heat and cool for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in ¼ cup Solomon’s seal tincture and 5-8 drops of essential oil. The mixture will emulsify into a light, fluffy cream. Transfer to a clean jar.
Of course, the longer plants infuse, the more potent the remedy. That’s why long-extracting Solomon’s seal is ideal if you have the time.
The Ready-Made Solution for Instant Joint Relief
But if you need relief for stiff joints, bone pain, muscle strain, or osteoporosis right now—there’s a ready-made salve that combines most of the herbs in this article and then some.
It includes arnica for pain relief and bruising, calendula for tissue repair, St. John’s Wort for nerve pain, cayenne for circulation and deep warmth, beeswax for skin protection, and frankincense essential oil for inflammation.
Each ingredient targets a different aspect of joint and bone health.
Together, they create a salve that does more than most supplements can claim, and the effect is literally within seconds of applying it.
This is the kind of remedy you need in winter when cold stiffens your joints and makes every movement hurt. Rub it on your knees, wrists, ankles, lower back, anywhere that aches.
Click here for the Joint & Movement Salve that delivers fast, powerful relief.
