Arthritis is a group of conditions that refers to joint pain or joint diseases. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. Arthritis is commonly caused due to inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness resulting in severe pain. Arthritis can worsen with age. In worst cases it can even take a toll on daily mobility and movements of the elderly. Fortunately, there’s lot that you can do at your home to bring relief to the pain. According to Ayurveda expert, Dr. Dhanvantri Tyagi, "Hot water fermentation is the best therapy to relieve Arthritis pain, considering it soothes your joints and helps them function better. This is only recommended when the case is not severe.” As far as herbs that can help the condition are concerned, Dr. Tyagi says, “Which herbs are suggested totally depends from person to person and severity of the condition, but there are some herbs that can be used by everybody."
1. Nirgundi
2. Ajwain
Due to presence of anti-inflammatory components, Carom seeds or Ajwain makes for a great food to heal arthritis pain. In winters especially, ajwain comes in very handy due to its anesthetic properties that further help in relieving excessive pain during the nippy weather. Add a spoonful of carom seeds or ajwain in a tub of hot water and soak your aching joints in the water and sit for 5-10 minutes; this will help ease swelling and pain. Another way is to crush these seeds and make a paste and apply it on the affected areas in order to alleviate the pain. Alternatively, you can drink ajwain water every day.
3. Dashmool
4. Shallaki
Shallaki herb strengthens your joints from within and alleviates pain. It also helps in diminishing the swelling and further increases mobility. Popularly known as Boswellia Serrata, Shallaki is also available in the form of essential oil and powder.
Is there anything this superfood can’t do? Ginger is known for its exceptional antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce joint pain and swelling. It is also known to increase blood circulation, which is fruitful to cut down pain in the affected areas. You can drink ginger tea or apply ginger paste on your joints and can also apply a good quality essential oil.
Load up on these herbs and food and keep the nasty joint pains. In case of acute pains however, it is always advisable to visit your physician and expert.
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