Written By: Upneet Pansare | Updated : October 12, 2018 8:28 AM IST
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Natural treatments offered by Ayurveda help in easing some of the symptoms of arthritis and prevents progression. Any Ayurvedic herbal product must be taken after having consulted your medical practitioner. Dr Ashwini Konnur, Ayurvedic Consultant, AyurUniverse, suggests some herbs that you can use in order to get relief from arthritis.
Dashmool: Dashmool is available in the form of oil and powder. It is a mix of ten medicinal herbs that are used to cure a variety of ailments. The literal meaning of Dashmool is 'ten roots'. These 10 roots include five roots of trees and five roots of shrubs. Dashmool helps in treating inflammatory conditions in the body or Vata Rog. Its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, analgesic and sedative properties help in curing joint pain.
Nirgundi: Nirgundi oil is generally applied to joints. It reduces swelling as well as excessive pain. Its anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsing and anti-oxidant properties relax the joints. The leaves of this plant have the most effective medicinal properties, followed by the stem and its seeds.
Ajwain: Ajwain or carom seeds contain anti-inflammatory components and anaesthetic properties that help in relieving excessive pain. Drinking ajwain water everyday acts as a natural aid to arthritis pain. Adding a spoonful of ajwain in a tub of hot water and soaking your aching joints in that water for 5-10 minutes helps to ease swelling and pain. Applying a paste of crushed ajwain seeds to the affected areas also helps in reducing pain.
Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus oil is most commonly used in treating arthritis. The eucalyptus leaves contain tannins which help in reducing swelling and the pain caused by arthritis. The aroma of eucalyptus oil calms the brain, while the oil helps in relieving pain.
Shallaki: Shallaki also known as Boswellia Serrata helps in keeping the joints strong. It diminishes the swelling and increases mobility. This herb also helps in reducing pain. Shallaki is sometimes used by experts as a substitute for modern painkillers. It is available in the form of essential oil and powder.
