Rubus Fructicosus can assist in reducing the pain that accompanies the decalcification of bone. Treatment of osteoarthritis in the elderly is delicate, as a strong osteoporosis and a decalcification syndrome that is in itself painful, generally accompany it. Rubus Fructicosus is indicated for conditions such as osteoarthritis of the elderly, osteoporosis, decalcification syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, bronchitis, emphysema, rheumatoid polyarthritis and sclerotic respiratory conditions.