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Q. I have read about combining something called Certo with grape juice for arthritis pain. I suffer something awful and have never heard of Certo. My pharmacist was no help.
Is it an herb, a home remedy, a drug or a plant? How does it work on arthritis? Also how can Certo be purchased and where?
A. Certo is liquid plant pectin. Home canners use it to thicken jams and jellies. It can be found in most grocery stores in the canning supplies department.
We have no idea why the combination of grape juice and Certo seems to be helpful for joint pain. There are various recipes for this remedy. One is to mix one tablespoon of Certo in 8 oz. of grape juice daily.
Our Guide to Home Remedies has more details on this and other arthritis remedies like gin-soaked raisins.
Certo Fruit Pectin is available at any supermarket, in the section containing canning products -- it's used to thicken jams & jellies. Very inexpensive.
I pour one of the 3oz. packets of Certo into a 64oz. bottle of Welch's 100% grape juice. It has never gelled up. I drink a mouthful in the morning and at night.
I bought this certo stuff for my mom cause she is suffering tremendously in her knees and legs. my mom is 80 years old and I am hoping this does help to some degree. My mother has tried all the cream rubs all the arthritis pills and even uses a heating pad every night for her knees when she goes to bed. so tonight she will start using this remedy and we will see how well it works on her.