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Vata arthritis Is the most common type of arthritis and is seen when there is
an excess of vata, usually from the
colon. This settles in the joints
accompanied by ama or toxins. The autoimmune system is
triggered off and this attacks the
joint surfaces. This results in pain,
dryness and stiffness
Treatment:
Take hot baths and massaging yourself or having an
Abyhanga Ayurvedic massage with
oils such as Sesame oil. Putting
20% Mahanarayan oil in will
fortify the massaging oil.
There are in total 84 different types of Aches and Pains
in your body e.g. Muscular Pain, Arthritis, Rheumatism,
Joint Pains etc, etc, etc.
Use of selected foods and herbs
Hot, spicy foods and herbs, including galangal and cayenne are frequently used.
Detoxification diet
A three- to five-day detoxification diet is often prescribed. Vegetables, juices, spices and herbs are taken during the fast, which lasts until the body shows signs that the digestive fire is burning strong. These signs include a return of the appetite, a feeling of lightness and a clear coating to the tongue.
Use of Enemas/ Cleaning Colon
Enemas and other means of cleaning the colon are often used to help detoxify the body.
Gemstone Therapy
Ruby, garnet or other "hot" gems set in gold are used for all three types of arthritis.
Use of herbal, medicinal or essential oils
Various oils may be applied to the skin in order to help the body clear toxins, relieve pain and restore mobility.
Mahanarayan oil improves flexibility, stiffness, muscle fatigue, and removes pain. It is mixed with sesame oil (1:1) and applied to the painful areas. This oil also breaks up blockages and begins to heal locally. After oil application, warm heat, yoga, bath, or mild exercise further improves this situation.
Narayan oil is good for muscle and joint pain, lower body circulation, and reversing imbalances caused by aging.
Avipattikar churna is good to ingest for rheumatism.
Heat Therapy
The patient may be asked to sit in a sauna, or may have steam applied directly to the afflicted areas.
Use of herbs, spices and bitters
A variety of herbs, spices and bitters are used in ayurveda. These are often applied externally or ingested. These are believed to cleanse the body and to relieve pain and stiffness. Mint, ephedra, golden seal, gentian, nirgundi, eucalyptus leaves, prasarini, quassia, coptis, scute, phellodendrom, aloe, guggul, du huo, ligusticum, Siberian ginseng, myrrh, and yucca are some of the herbs used. |
