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Arthritis KAPHA is classified as kapha when the joint is painful, swollen, stiff, and feels cold and clammy to the touch. Starts with build up in the lungs and sinuses causing a slow down of digestion and metabolism and blockage of the elimination of
ama. Arthritis symptoms witnessed are dull ache, congestion and swelling.
Treatment:
Have hot baths, compresses or massage yourself or have an Abyhanga Ayurvedic massage with massage oils such as Almond oil. A 20% solution of
Sahacharadi oil can be added for a stronger oil. Dry heat such as sauna helps. A one to two week detoxification diet would also help.
An anti-kapha diet, foods that are light, dry and warm would be recommended. Hot herbs such as dry ginger, turmeric and cinnamon
would be helpful. As with other types of Arthritis herbs such as Boswellia and Commiphora Mukul, one capsule three times a
day would help. If heat aggravates the pain then it may well be a Pitta complaint. |
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