I need some information on herbs that can be grown now for joint pain and swelling that actually work.
No personal experience, but read runner's blog and they say that cider vinegar with or without honey in a glass of water is supposed to help and get them painfree and running. Do you have apples? There is something called a vinegar mother, which turns fruit waste into vinegar, when you come to peel and core your apples. Else it's the health food shop.
I have heard of warm mustard poultices, but mustard seeds are so cheap, you might not want to grow them.
Sorry to hear you are struggling with joint pain.
PS goodlife's url was an interesting read. Garlic, turmeric, ginger and chili for the main meal garnished with coriander (hope you like curry), or chicken with rosemary followed by a sweet course spiced with cinnamon or a warming cocoa with cinnamon for afters. All with anti-inflammatory properties.
Hope it works for you