All rheumatic disorders are classified as ‘Vata Vikaram’ in Ayurveda. Rheumatoid arthritis which is described as “amavata” in Ayurveda is a joint disorder that affects multiple joints at different locations. ‘Ama’ means poison which is produced in the body due to the weakening of the digestive fire – Jataragni.
This ‘ama’ is then carried by ‘vayu’ and travels throughout the body and gets deposited in the joints, which is the posture of ‘kapha’. couples. When pitta also increases, there is a burning sensation around the joints. Vegetarian food should be consumed.
Dairy products, sweets, oily foods, junk, and fast food, salty and sour foods, jaggery, black gram, fish, cold drinks, and ice cream should be avoided. Cold air and excessive wind should be avoided. You should take a bath with warm water. Take a light walk after having a meal.
Guggulu is the most effective medicine in the treatment of rheumatism. Along with this, herbs of Ashwagandha, Haritaki, Rasna, Sunthi, Pippai, and Trivrit are also helpful.
Snehana: Internal and external snehana is given as a preliminary procedure to the body/affected parts.
Swedana: This is done by applying steam to the affected area. It helps in reducing the inflammatory conditions in the body.
Virechana: The process of virechana eliminates ‘ama’ from the body. At the same time there is a cleansing of the intestines, as a result of which the medicinal preparation is properly absorbed and assimilated.
Visit: This is done by administration of herbal enema. It is helpful in old cases. Along with treatment, one should practice physiotherapy, organized lifestyle, vegetarianism, suitable physical exercise, yoga, and meditation.
Ayurvedic treatment, a holistic approach to rheumatoid arthritis has been designed recognizing the fact that the power of the mind can overcome any physical aberration. While local compresses can be done in a number of ways, “nadi sedation” is the most effective. In this procedure, a jet of medicated steam is directed at the affected joint, usually after a lubrication procedure. A decoction of Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) is commonly used for this procedure. With all these processes the body starts showing improvement because intoxication is the process that frees the mango (toxin) from the body. Ayur Sparsh Clinic provides the best rheumatoid arthritis treatment in Dharwad with an overall holistic approach which gives very positive results in this problem.
