Natural pain relief- why ayurvedic medicines are safe for joint and muscle pain?

Hey there, are you confused and stuck on the question, which medicines are safe to use whether I should go for Ayurveda or allopathy?  you have arrived on the right page.

Let’s see, why ayurvedic medicines are safer to use in all aspects?

1. Chemical free ingredients

Ayurveda uses medicine naturally derived from surroundings such as herbs, plants, minerals which are gentler on the body compared to use of artificial ingredients and chemicals used in other medicines.

2. Proven through generations

Ayurveda has rich history of ancient traditional knowledge and uses of known as well as rare herbs, with most of the remedies are passed down through generations

3. Holistic approach

Ayurveda focuses on treating person as a whole and it focuses on eradicating diseases directly from its root cause leading to long term and sustainable health benefits.

Most importantly when used in a correct quantity, ayurvedic medicines have fewer or no side effects compared to chemical treatment. Ayurveda is safe and better option in case of joint pain-muscle pain. Approximately 40% population worldwide is suffering from joint and muscles pain. Other streams of medicines focus on temporary pain relief, anti-inflammatory drugs or in extreme cases surgery. Ayurveda suggest holistic long term approach targeting root cause. Let’s dive into it.

Ayurvedic views on joint pain:

In Ayurveda, Joint pain comes under vata dosa and sometimes known as sandhivata. as per Ayurveda any illness or diseases in the human body is due to imbalance between doshas in human body. These doshas are vata, pitta and kapha.

Joint pain is mainly the imbalance of vata in the body and vata is considered as a dosha due to imbalance in air and space factor in the body which is associated with moment and deterioration.

Ayurveda considers vata imbalance is due to stress, lack of nourishment and age leading to stiffness and deterioration in joints. Thus, imbalance of water leads to deterioration of joints. if vata dosa is combined with kapha dosa in person, it leads to toxins (kapha) accumulation and if vata dosa is combined with pitta dosa, AAM i.e. Pitta increases in a person’s body leading to inflammations and swelling.

Poor diet and lifestyle factors leads to weak digestion forming AAM (Pitta) accumulating toxins in the joints.

Stress, age, dry foods, sedentary lifestyle all contributes to vata and pitta imbalances and joint disorders.

Ayurveda focuses on holistic approach leading to balancing tridhoshas in one’s body by various treatments and lifestyle modification.

1. Panchakarma- A detoxification therapy:

Virechan, Basti, Vaman dhouti, Raktamokshana treats root cause of joint pain improving balance in tridoshas in turn reducing inflammation. also, detoxification through panchakarma improves your digestion eliminating toxins from your body and joints.

2. Herbal treatment:

Ayurveda treats you with proven herbal remedies through generations. Some of the herbs mentioned in ayurvedic scriptures for arthritis, muscle pain and joint pain disorders are

a. Aairan Root

Ingredients in aairan root relieves joint pain, inflammation and stiffness in the joints improving mobility.

b. Sonpatha Root

Its anti-inflammatory property reduces swelling. Analgesic property alleviate pain associated with joints and muscle.

c. Pitha wan root

Pitha wan root’s antioxidant properties help protect joints from oxidative stress and damage relieving muscle pain and spasm.

d. Tindhari Nivdung

It provides relief from joint pain, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

e. Nirgundi leaf

Nirgundi leaf contains flavonoids possessing anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties contributing joint pain relief.

f. Hiranwell roots

HIRANWELL is traditionally used to alleviate discomfort.

All the above-mentioned herbs are present in Rumatol capsule, Livcon capsule and Rumatol oil. Ujwala Ayurvedashram a brand known for premium ayurvedic products is the manufacturer of Rumatol capsule, Livcon capsule & Rumatol Oil. Its 100% herbal ingredients are safe to use with no side effects use Rumatol oil. Rumatol Oil and Rumatol capsules contains pure extract of medicinal herbs- Aairan Roots, Sonpath Roots, Pithawan Roots, Tindhari Nivdung, & Hiranwell. These herbs are mentioned in Ayurvedic Literatures for its effectiveness on joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lower backpain, shoulder injuries, spondylitis and all other neuromuscular conditions.

Charaka Samhita, (Chikitasthana, 28/45-46) describes Nirgundi’s medicinal properties in treating inflammation in joint pain. Pithawan Roots often in combination with other herbs are used in joint pain management, knee pain, spondylitis. Tindhari Nivdung is traditionally used to manage swelling, joint pain and inflammation. Ayurvedic Literatures Charak Samhita, Ashtang Hridayam, Bhav Prakash documented various combination of medicinal  herbs for joint pain management. Ujwala Ayurvedashram premium ayurvedic brand has offered products Rumatol capsule, Livcon capsule and Rumatol oil, combining all medicinal herbs for safe joint pain relief with no side effects.

Dosage

Rumatol capsules ( 2 caps -10-15 ml – twice a day after meal.)

Livcon capsules ( 2 capsules – twice a day before meal)

Rumatol oil ( For application external use on joints. Gentle massage Rumatol oil on affected areas thrice a day)

3. Regular yoga practice:

incorporating yoga, sukshma vyayam, Surya namaskar in your lifestyle enhances health of your joints and muscles. Pranayama and meditation calm your mind reducing stress.

4. Nutrition rich balanced diet:

Diet full of calcium, protein, vitamins & minerals help improve health of your bones and muscle.

Thus, HOLISTIC approach including panchakarma, herbal treatment, regular yoga practice, nutrition rich balanced diet is the fruitful and beneficial treatment FOR JOINT AND MUSCLES PAIN. AYURVEDA OFFERS IT ALL. Ayurveda is natural, chemical free with fewer or no side effects, if consumed in a required proportion under expert’s guidance. Thus, by incorporating Ayurveda into your life style, you will definitely find relief from joint and muscles pain promoting overall well-being and adding happy, healthy and prosperous years to your life.

SWASHRI GHORPADE
MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITIONIST