Rheumatoid Arthritis Ayurvedic Treatment

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is a joint disorder. Joints are meant for the movements. Movements are the essence of vitality for any organism. Joint is the part where two or more bones meet together to allow the movements. Joints play a major role in the movement and walking of the individual and dysfunctioning of the joints can cause immense suffering of the main diseases. The most common painful disease of the joints is Rheumatoid arthritis. This condition is associated with the pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints. So In this article we shall be discussing rheumatoid arthritis and its herbal remedies.

Introduction

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints or this is a progressive autoimmune arthropathy disease. This is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. RA is the long term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints of the body. This condition results in warm, swollen and painful joints. The pain and stiffness often worsen after rest. This disease may also affect the other parts of the body like skin, eyes, lungs, heart, etc. It commonly affects the joints in the hands, wrists and knees. Modern medicine explains this to be a multi system disease with no underlying cause. Unlike osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of the joints that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Ayurvedic Aspect

Ayurveda has considered Rheumatoid Arthritis as a Metabolic Disease. In Ayurveda we can correlate or clinical its features are correlated with Aamvata. Aamvata was first described by Acharaya Madhav in its Madhav nidana and its treatment was first explained by Acharya Chakardatta. In this disease there is an involvement of Vata dosha and Aama (Endotoxins). Aamvata is the disease of Asthivaha and Rasavaha strotas dushti. This disease is mainly produced from Aama and vitiation of vata dosha. This aama dosha is carried by vitiated vata dosha and deposits and settled down in sleshmasthan (Seats of kapha like joints) and produced symptoms like sandhiruk (Joints pain), Sandhishotha (Joint swelling), aruchi (Appetite), angamarda (Bodyache). Mandagni is the main cause of Aama production in the body.

Etiology / Causes

As we mentioned above that this is a autoimmune disorder and according to modernpathy there is no exact cause of autoimmune disorders. Normally, our immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues of the joints of the body. The researchers also believe that the cause of the disease is considered to be the variation of HLA (Human leukocyte antigen) gene and the presence of HLA DR1,HLA DR4 gene which makes the body act against its own immunity.

Clinical Features / Signs and Symptoms

The person who is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis shows the following symptoms:

  • Tender, Warm and Swollen Joints
  • Joints Stiffness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Loss Of Appetite
  • Limited Movements
  • Morning Stiffness of the joints of the hands is the typical sign of the RA

Risk Factors

Factors that contribute to this disease are:

  • Women are more likely to develop this disease than men
  • RA can occur at any age but it mostly occurs in the middle age
  • Family History
  • Smoking
  • Obesity

Complications

RA increases the risk for developing the following complications in the body:

  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid Nodules
  • Dry eyes and mouth
  • Deformities of the joints
  • Lung disease

Diagnosis

To diagnose this disease a doctor will thoroughly examine the patient’s conditions by taking a proper medical history and some lab and radiological examinations. Some lab and radiological examinations include

  • Blood tests like RA factor, ESR or C-reactive protein (indicate the presence of inflammatory process)
  • Imaging tests like X-rays, MRI  

Ayurvedic Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis

As we stated above, Acharya Chakradatta was the first who described the chikitsa of Amavata. Ayurveda treats the root cause of Amavata that leads to the breaking of the samprapti of the disease. Acharya Chakradatta described the Chikitsa  Siddhant for Amavata. It  includes Langhana (Fasting), Swedana (Sudation), Deepanam (Appetizer) and use of drugs having Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent) taste  with Deepana  properties and Virechana (induced purgation), Snehapana (internal intake of ghee/oil) and Vasti (medicated enema) especially ksharvasti.

Some of the classical Ayurvedic formulations for Amavata

Rasa / Bhasma

  • Amavatari Ras
  • Mallasindoor
  • Maha Vatavidhwansak Ras
  • Vatagajankush Ras
  • Rasraj Ras
  • Shring Bhasma
  • Godanti Bhasma

Vati

  • Sanjeevani Vati
  • Agnitundi Vati
  • Amavatari Vati

Guggul

  • Sinhaad Guggul
  • Yograj Guggul
  • Mahayograj Guggul
  • Trayodashang Guggul
  • Amritadi Guggul
  • Shiva Guggul
  • Punarnavadi Guggul

Churna

  • Panchkola Churna
  • Ajmodadi Churna
  • Trikatu Churna
  • Panchsakar Churna
  • Narsingh Churna

Kwath

  • Dhanyapanchak Kwath
  • Rasna saptak Kwath
  • Dashmoola Kwath

Asava / Arishta

  • Punarnavasav
  • Ashwagandharishta
  • Dashmoolarishta
  • Balarishta

Herbal Remedies For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Planet Ayurveda has come up with wonderful and effective herbal formulations that help in overcoming the troubles related to movement and pain in the joints. This is a leading herbal company that manufactures various herbal products with the standardized extracts of potent herbs. These formulations are 100% vegetarian and free of chemicals or preservatives. Planet Ayurveda offers the following herbal formulation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis:

  1. Boswellia Curcumin
  2. Aamvatantak Churna
  3. Ashwagandha Capsules
  4. Joint Aid Plus
  5. RumoGin 5 Capsules
  6. Yograj Guggul


Herbal Remedies For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Products Description

1. Boswellia Curcumin

This is a poly herbal formulation that is a wonderful combination of two herbs that is Curcumin (Curcuma longa) and Shallaki (Boswellia serreta). They have remarkable properties that normalise joint health as well as restore the immune status of the body. These two ingredients help in relieving the pain and inflammation on the joints. Both these herbs have an astringent taste and the same metabolic end effect that induces anti-inflammatory properties. This product is good for back pain, neck pain, knee pain, wrist pain, etc. It helps in reducing the morning stiffness also.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with warm water, after meals.

2. Aamvatantak Churna

This is a special multi herbal combination that was created specially to tackle rheumatoid arthritis. This powder formulation is an excellent dietary supplement to ensure the health of the joints. This formulation is made by usin the herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Methi (Trigonella foenumgraecum), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), etc. These all are potent with immunity boosting and antioxidant properties. This herbal product provides support for the joints.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice daily with warm water, before meals.

3. Ashwagandha Capsule

This product is a single herb formulation. The root extract of the Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is the key ingredient in this formulation. This herb has the potential to restore the strength of the joints.  Ashwagandha has the same metabolic end effect that ensures the neutralization of the optimal vata entity which is responsible to reduce the pain in the body and also provide strength and immunity for an individual. It also reduces the anxiety and stress of that individual who is suffering from this disease. 

Dosage: 2 capsule twice daily with warm water, after meals.

4. Joint Aid Plus:

This is a poly herbal combination of Planet Ayurveda. This herbal formulation is made from the extracts of potential herbs that mainly affect on the diseased joints and those herbs are Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Shalllaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). All the herbs used in this combination have hot potency with an astringent metabolic end effect that helps to lower the elevation of Vata which is the main cause of this disease.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with warm water, after meals.

5. RumoGin 5 Capsule:

This is a poly herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda that rejuvenates the joints naturally. This product is made from the herbs which help in relieving joint pain and swelling in arthritis like Haridra (Curcuma longa), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), etc. These ingredients have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This herbal product supports bone health and also restores the natural digestive power. Haridra present in this combination provides immunity while initiating normal bone activities and establishing muscle strength.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with warm water, after meals.

6. Yograj Guggul

This is a classical Ayurvedic formulation. This classical medicine is very effective in musculoskeletal disorders. It mainly works on Vata dosha. The tablets of Yograj guggul is prepared from the herbs like Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Chavya (Piper chaba), Pippali (Piper longum), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Amla (Emblica officinalis) and some other herbs. These ingredients help in maintaining proper digestion by stimulating the digestive fire. As we know that, Rheumatoid arthritis occurs due to digestive problem. It is caused by the formation of Aama (Endotoxins) in the body. The herbs in this formulation are works on this Aama. They digest this Aama and maintain the good and proper digestion.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water, after meals.

Conclusion

We concluded at last that Ayurveda comprehends the disturbance in joints as the malfunctioning of the Agni, the digestive fire combined with the bodily humors of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. While adopting dietary supplements it is also important to ensure living by the rules of ayurveda on the lifestyle aspect as well to obtain maximum healthy returns for your body. Choose ayurveda before it gets too late. For further enquiry you can visit https://www.planetayurveda.com

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Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Dr. Vikram Chauhan (MD - Ayurveda) is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. He is Author of the Book "Ayurveda – God’s Manual For Healing". He is an Ayurveda Expert Serving People worldwide through all the Possible Mediums, Operating from Main Branch in Mohali, India. With his Vast Experience in Herbs and their Applied Uses, he is successfully treating Numerous Patients suffering from Various Ailments with the help of Purest Herbal Supplements, Diet, and Lifestyle, according to the Principles of Ayurveda. For More Details, visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com.

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