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Characterised by intense pain and inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, tendons and / or the joints, it is termed 'Amavata' in Ayurveda. Divided into chronic muscular rheumatism (affecting muscles) and chronic articular rheumatism (affecting joints), if neglected, it may even affect the heart. |
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| Symptoms |
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| Root Causes |
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Accumulation in the joints of toxins (ama), formed due to improper digestion, metabolism or excreation.
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Infections from teeth, tonsils and gall bladder.
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Aggravated by exposure to cold weather.
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| Healing Options |
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| Herbs |
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Sallai Guggul (Boswellia sarrata)
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Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
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Rasna (Vanda roxburghii)
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Lohsun (Allium sativum)
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| Ayurvedic Supplements |
- Arth Plus
- Rumartho
- Yograj Guggul
- Rashnadi Guggul
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| Diet |
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Avoid curd & all sour items, pulses (except
moong dal), rice, meat, fish, white bread, sugar, refined cereals, fried foods, tea or coffee.
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Have potato & lemon juice
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Celery seeds, bitter gourd are highly beneficial.
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| Lifestyle |
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Bowels should be cleansed daily
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Soak the affected parts in hot water containing Epsom salt .Then apply Mahabishgarbh Oil. Hot water bag to the affected area is extermely beneficial.
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Avoid damp place and exposure to cold weather.
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Don't indulge in day-time sleeping
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Limit yourself to restricted exercise
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| Yoga |
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Plough (Hala Asana)
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Bow (Dhanur Asana)
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| Ayurvedic massage |
- Mahanaryan Taila
- Mahamas Taila
- Saindhavadi Taila
- Rhuma Oil
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