Ayurvedic Treatment for Arthritis

 

Winter is considered the most difficult season for elderly folks, especially for those who are suffering from the problem of arthritis. This problem aggravates during the winter season. It is a way of referring to joint pain and it means an inflammation of the joints. Arthritis can affect more than one joint. There is no permanent cure for this problem.

Hot water fermentation is the best therapy to relieve its pain; since it soothes the joints and helps them function better. This is effective only when the problem is not severe.  It depends from person to person which herbs should be used and also on the severity of the problem; however, there are certain herbs that can be used by anyone.

Following are some of the herbs that can be used in Ayurveda for the treatment of arthritis:

1.      Nirgundi: It is one of the most important herbs for giving relief in Ayurveda. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that help relieve joint pain. The leaves of this herb have many medicinal properties, followed by the stem and the seeds. It is bitter in taste and has hot potency. It makes it useful for this condition.

2.      Ajwain: It is a natural aid to arthritis pain.  It has anti-inflammatory components. Its anesthetic properties help in relieving joint pain, particularly in winter. Ajwain seeds should be soaked in water and the aching joints should be applied there. Another way is to crush these seeds and make a paste and apply it to the affected areas in order to relieve the pain. You can also drink ajwain water every day.

3.      Dashmool: It is a mix of ten medicinal herbs that are used to cure a variety of ailments. It literally means ‘ten roots’, out of which are of trees and five are of shrubs. These roots include patella, gambhari, brihati, shalparni, and more. It is effective in inflammatory conditions in the body or Vata imbalance. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, analgesic, and sedative properties that can help cure joint pain.

4.      Shallaki: It helps keep your joints strong and relieves them from any sort of pain. It reduces the pain and also helps in diminishing the swelling and increasing mobility. It is known as Boswellia Serrata, it is used by experts as a substitute for modern pain killers.

5.       Eucalyptus: Its oil is the most common herbal treatment for arthritis. The leaves contain tannins that may be helpful in reducing swelling and the causes of pain in the case of arthritis. Its aroma is said to have calmative effects on the brain and its oil relieves you from the pain and swelling in the joints.

6.      Ginger: It is known for its exceptional antiseptic properties that help reduce joint pain and swelling. It increases blood circulation and brings heat and healing to the affected areas. Its paste can be applied to the joints for relief.

7.      Mustard Oil: It has in it 60% of monosaturated fatty acids and it has about 21% of polyunsaturated fats and about 12% of saturated fats. The regular massage of this oil gives relief from aching joints and muscles. By applying plaster with warm mustard seed oil and then applying it on swollen joints can give relief from all sorts of joint pain.

             Guduchi Oil: Guduchi oil or giloy oil helps reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and other sorts of joint pain.

9.      Orthritis-X Oil

        This oil is a natural pain relief provider. It gives relief to the patients suffering from joint pain, stiffness, and backaches. It provides relief from joint and muscular pain. It controls swelling and inflammation of joints. Vata is there in the joints. Aggravated Vata leads to joint pain. This oil soothes joint pain.

•      Pudina Extract: It is a very effective natural painkiller and muscle relaxant. It helps in soothing aching back, sore muscles, and headaches. It has pain-relieving benefits associated with fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. It is very helpful in providing relief from joint pain.
•   Sesame Oil:  It is extracted from sesame seeds. It is sweet, pungent, astringent, and bitter. It has a heating effect.  This oil is quite nourishing. It has the following benefits:

a.      It supports the comfortable joint movement.

b.      Nourishes muscles and bones.

c.      Promotes physical strength.

d.      Helps in the ability to handle stress.

We can get relief from all sorts of joint pains with the help of all these natural ingredients. We do not need to use any synthetic medicines.