What Is Arthritis in Ayurveda?
Ayurveda classifies arthritis into Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis) and Sandhivata (osteoarthritis). Amavata is caused by Ama (toxins) combining with Vata and accumulating in joints, while Sandhivata is caused by depletion of joint lubrication (Shleshaka Kapha) and Vata aggravation. Treatment focuses on eliminating Ama, balancing Vata, nourishing joint tissues, and reducing inflammation naturally.
Causes of Arthritis
- Vata dosha aggravation and Ama accumulation
- Poor digestion creating joint-depositing toxins
- Sedentary lifestyle causing joint degeneration
- Cold, damp environment aggravating Vata
- Excessive strain or repetitive joint use
- Autoimmune dysfunction (rheumatoid type)
- Aging and cartilage degeneration (osteo type)
Signs and Symptoms
- Joint pain, swelling, and warmth
- Morning stiffness lasting beyond 30 minutes
- Reduced range of motion in affected joints
- Crepitus (cracking sounds) on movement
- Fatigue and general weakness
- Deformity in advanced cases
Therapies Used
- Janu / Kati / Greeva Basti – Medicated oil pooling over affected joints
- Navarakizhi – Nourishing rice bolus massage for joint strengthening
- Pizhichill – Warm oil bath therapy for joint inflammation
- Niruha / Anuvasana Basti – Deep Vata pacification and Ama elimination
- Abhyanga – Full-body oil massage improving joint lubrication
- Nadi Swedan – Steam therapy reducing joint stiffness
- Podikizhi – Herbal powder bolus massage for deep pain relief and joint inflammation
Arthritis Treatment at 6 Panchkarma & Wellness Center Mumbai
Assessment includes joint history, type of arthritis, affected joints, digestive health, and lifestyle factors. A personalized treatment plan is developed and administered under expert supervision for systematic pain relief and joint function improvement.
