Joint Pain & Arthritis
Sandhivata / Amavata
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Apply warm sesame or Mahanarayan oil to joints
Use hot water bottle or warm compress
Take Dashamoola decoction
Drink warm water with ginger
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Charaka Samhita describes Sandhivata (joint disease) as characterized by swelling, pain on movement, and crackling sounds in the joints. It is primarily a Vata disorder.
Treatment includes oleation (internal and external), sudation, and application of warm medicated oils. Sesame oil is especially beneficial for all joint conditions.
Dietary Recommendations
- ❖Eat warm, nourishing, easily digestible foods
- ❖Include ghee, turmeric, and ginger
- ❖Avoid cold, dry, and raw foods
- ❖Reduce nightshades: tomato, potato, eggplant
Lifestyle Changes
- ❖Practice daily warm oil massage
- ❖Do gentle exercise - swimming, walking
- ❖Avoid cold and damp environments
- ❖Keep joints warm, especially in winter
Recommended Herbs
Guggulu
Anti-inflammatory, supports joints
Ashwagandha
Strengthens muscles and joints
Shallaki (Boswellia)
Reduces joint inflammation
🧗Recommended Yoga & Practices
Charaka Samhita References
📜Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 28, Verse 37
“Sandhivata (joint disease) is characterized by swelling that appears and disappears like an air-filled bag, pain on movement, and crackling sounds in the joints.”
Context: Symptoms of joint disorders
📜Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 28, Verse 75-77
“Treatment of Vatavyadhi includes: oleation (internal and external), sudation, mild purgation, medicated enemas, and application of warm oils. Sesame oil is especially beneficial.”
Context: Treatment principles for vata disorders