Despite of suffering from painful conditions of autoimmune disorders (Rheumatoid Arthritis), you can lead a normal life. Next question thatcomes in the mind of the sufferer is that how can it be possible? The Answer to that is“Ayurveda”, holistic approach to heal the sickness with natural ways. Herbs in Ayurveda work in an amazing manner to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease which causes inflammation in multiple joints like hands, feet, wrists, elbows, knees and ankles. It may also affects the cardiovascular or respiratory systems. In this disorder, immune system starts invading its own body’s tissues by mistake. With the progression of time, this condition worsens.Morning stiffness, extensive muscle aches, Fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness and joint pain are the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
How do Ayurvedic Herbs help to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?
According to Ayurveda, three energies- vata, pitta and kapha are manifested in our body. Where these energies in a balanced state represent a healthy body. Imbalance of any of the three energies result in various diseases. Causes of rheumatoid arthritis (Amavata) in ayurveda is the imbalance of vata dosha. Consuming vata-aggravating foods leads to the impairment of digestive fire that formsama (toxin) which results in rheumatoid arthritis.
From the treatment perspective, herbs in Ayurveda pacify the vitiated vata dosha and eliminate the toxins from body. Moreover these herbs help to improve the digestive fire and prevent the formation of ama (toxins) in the body.
Ayurvedic Herbs to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
This herb is commonly called Turmeric and is also among one of the most common spices used in the Indian kitchen. It is a well-known herbto manage inflammatory conditions. It also works like a wonder in managing painful conditions caused by rheumatoid arthritis. In India, it is one of the most common spices used in the Kitchen.It is a wonderful blood detoxifier and eliminates toxins from the body. Turmeric has a bioactive compound, Curcumin which possess the anti-inflammatory properties. This herb also possesses antioxidant, analgesic and immunity boostingproperties that help to alleviate the pain, tenderness, inflammation of the joints. Additionally healing action of this herb helps in the nourishment of joints and strengthening of joints as well as the entire body. Immune boosting action helps to boost up the immune system and in this manner increases the body’s ability to fight against infections. It has been found in various research studies that this herb helps to hinder joint inflammation by blocking certain enzymes and cytokines that may result in inflammation.
Guggulu (Comiphora mukul)
It is another famous herb in ayurveda to treat the rheumatoid arthritis naturally. Being packed with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, this herb helps to relieve inflammation and joint pains. On the other hand, it also helps to reverse the degenerative effects in bones and joints.
Sonth (Zingiber officinale)
Commonly, this herb is known as Dry Ginger. The use of this herb is famous in Ayurveda since ages in order to manage inflammatory diseases. This herb contains Gingerol, bioactive compound which is packed with anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, this herb works well to reduce pain, stiffness, inflammation and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis. It helps to eliminate the accumulated toxins (ama) from the body.
Shallaki (Boswellia curcumin)
Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic action of this herb is quite effective in managing both acute and chronic conditions of inflammation.It contains phytochemical compounds like boswellic acid that helps to lessen the inflammation. InRheumatoid Arthritis, it helps to provide relief from symptoms like morning stiffness, swelling, joints pain, arthritic pain etc.
Lashun/Garlic (Allium sativum)
This herb stimulates the immune system.It also inhibits the formation of free radicals which can cause joint damage. It is packed withstrong anti-inflammatory properties. Thereby, the use of garlic in rheumatoid arthritis is quite good.
Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
This herb is a great source of antioxidants that fight free-radicals in the body and prevent the death of healthy cells. It is a good immunity booster. It aids in promoting joint healing in rheumatoid arthritis. Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce the inflammation. Moreover, it also works well to improve the digestion process, thus helps to clear the toxins (ama) from the body.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
It is considered as a potent herb in Ayurveda to restore the healthyjoints. It balances the vitiated tridoshas – vata, pitta and kapha in the body. In rheumatoid arthritis, it acts in an amazing way to alleviate joint pains. Ashwagandha also helps to boost up the immune system and maintain the strength of the body. Moreover, rejuvenation properties of this herb help in the nourishment of the tissues, bones and joints.