| Arthritis is one of the most common diseases that | | | | Symptoms |
| occur globally. The term arthritis is a general term that | | | | · Pain in joints |
| is used for almost a group of 100 diseases. These | | | | · Inflammation |
| diseases bear some similar characteristics like | | | | · Restricted movements |
| inflammation and pain in joints. Arthritis word is a Greek | | | | · Arthritis initiates in small joints first |
| word that literally means inflammation in joints. Though | | | | · Joint is warm |
| some people suffering from arthritis might not complain | | | | · Generally red color is seen on the affected joint |
| inflammation in the joint but the common complain is | | | | Home remedies for arthritis |
| discomfort in joint. | | | | Below are some of the home remedies that are very |
| Out of these 100, major three occurring arthritic | | | | effective in treating arthritis. |
| conditions are | | | | · Rub the castor oil on the affected joint to get |
| (a) Osteoarthritis - it is a condition in which the | | | | instant relief from pain. Castor is known as errand in |
| cartilaginous tissue that is present in the joint gets | | | | ayurveda. It is helpful in suppressing pain as castor is |
| converted to bony structures. Due to this body tissue | | | | vata suppressant. |
| formation the movement of the joints gets restricted | | | | · Ashwagandha is an herb that is very effective in |
| and there is severe pain in the joint on movement. In | | | | suppressing pain and reducing inflammation in the joint. |
| ayurvedic terminology it is known as sandhi gata vata | | | | · Garlic is also very effective in suppressing pain |
| and is caused due to vata vitiation in the body. | | | | and reduces the inflammation of the joint. |
| (b) Gout - gout is a disease that is commonly seen in | | | | · Shallaki an ayurvedic herb also is one of the |
| rich people due to their luxurious life style. This disease | | | | best pain reliever in the arthritic condition. It is also |
| occurs due to life style disorders and commonly seen | | | | helpful in reducing the swellings on the joint. |
| in people who lacks physical activities in their life style. | | | | · 2 table spoon of lemon mixed with the honey |
| In these diseases the serum uric acid gets increased | | | | and is then taken with a cup of warm water gives |
| and due to this its crystal formation occurs that | | | | immense relief in arthritic pain. |
| ultimately settles in the joints. As the joint space gets | | | | · Mix a spoon of cod liver oil in a glass full of |
| occupied with these crystals of uric acid. On | | | | freshly derived orange juice is also an effective |
| movement, these crystals hinder the free movement | | | | remedy for treating joint pains and arthritis |
| of the joint. In ayurveda this situation is called as vata | | | | · Half tea spoon of turmeric powder is taken in |
| Rakta. | | | | warm milk is very effective remedy in treating arthritis |
| (c) Rheumatoid arthritis - it is a condition in which our | | | | · You can immerse the joint in the hot water and |
| immune system attacks our own body. It is an | | | | can move the joint in it. |
| autoimmune disease that can lead to the joint | | | | · Hot vinegar can be applied on the affected joint |
| inflammation. Some times the surrounding tissues also | | | | to get the instant relief. |
| get inflamed. In ayurveda it is known as aamvata. It | | | | · The joint can be rubbed with a mixture of two |
| happens due to vata vitiation in the body. It causes | | | | parts of olive oil and kerosene oil. It is an effective |
| severe pain in joints and very often swelling is present. | | | | treatment for getting instant relief from arthritis. |