Arthritis in Ayurveda
Ayurveda classifies arthritis based on dosha involvement, joint location, and inflammation type. The most common types include:
- Osteoarthritis (Sandhigata Vata) – Caused by wear-and-tear and Vata aggravation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata) – Involves accumulation of Ama (toxins) and Vata imbalance
- Gout (Vatarakta) – Resulting from vitiated Vata and Rakta (blood), often triggered by diet
Each type is addressed with distinct treatment protocols, personalized to your constitution, stage of disease, and lifestyle.
Recognize the Signals Early
Ayurveda and modern medicine view arthritis differently, and understanding both helps provide more effective and holistic healing.
Physical Symptoms (As per modern understanding):
- Joint pain during movement
- Morning stiffness, swelling
- Redness, warmth, sharp pain
- Restricted movement in older adults
- Symmetrical joint pain (RA)
Ayurvedic Observations (Rooted in dosha imbalance):
- Vata aggravation (dryness, cracking, degeneration)
- Ama accumulation (Amavata) causing inflammation
- Rakta vitiation + Vata (Vatarakta – Gout)
- Dhatukshaya and chronic Vata dominance
- Ama and Vata blocking channels (Srotorodha)
What does the research say?
Herbal Care
Shallaki (Boswellia) has demonstrated strong clinical evidence in reducing joint pain, inflammation, and swelling, particularly in osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
It supports mobility and provides natural pain relief without harmful side effects.
Guggulu Benefits
Guggulu-based formulations possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
They help in cleansing metabolic waste (Ama), protecting joint tissues, and improving the overall healing process in degenerative joint conditions.
Panchakarma Benefits
Detox therapies like Basti (medicated enema) and Swedana (therapeutic sweating) have shown significant improvement in joint function, flexibility, and stiffness.
Studies report that these therapies also help in reducing reliance on long-term medications in chronic arthritis cases.
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