Ayurvedic Herbs-Treatment of Arthritis
Ayurvedic herbs describe the different parts, such as the leaves, flowers, bark, and twigs, of a group of natural plants used in natural healing. From these natural plants, essential oils that have traditionally been used in the treatment of arthritis and various other diseases, and to relax the body. Some important ayurvedic herbs are aloe vera, tulsi, guggul, bitter gourd, garlic, asphaltum or shilajit, triphla, and amla.History of Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurvedic herbs have been in use for centuries, and were discovered by trial and error through generations of users. However, the uses of ayurvedic herbs and minerals were only formally collected and expounded upon in 1934, by Mr. M. Manal, (Himalaya's founder). Mr Manal discovered the first anti hypersensitive drug called Serpina, when he saw the pacifying effects of this herb on a restless elephant.
After that many more Ayurvedic herbs were brought to a wider audience and today are used successfully for achieving optimum health. Many anti-aging products made from ayurvedic herbs are now widely accepted all over the world, including those used in the treatment of arthritis.
The Uses of Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurvedic herbs are used in cosmetics, creams, oil, body scrubs, hair care products, and aromatherapy oils. Ayurvedic herbs are believed to help in the treatment of arthritis, diabetes, back pain, kidney disorders, acne, eczema and migraines, amongst other diseases. Herbal medicines are available in many forms, such as tablets, creams, liquids, ointments, and infusions. Some of the ayurvedic herbs and their uses are:
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Boswellia serrata for the treatment of arthritis and asthma:Boswellia serrata is another ayurvedic herb, commonly known as salai guggal, used in the treatment of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis), asthma, and bursitis.
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Bacopa for the treatment of anxiety: Bacopa is an ayurvedic herb commonly known as brahmi, and used in the treatment of anxiety, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease.
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Ashwagandha for the treatment of arthritis: Ashwagandha also called Withania somnifera is used extensively in ayurvedic medicines to combat tumors and for the promotion of general health due to its anti inflammatory and rejuvenating properties. These properties make it very effective in the treatment of arthritis. The powder of this herb is taken in doses of 3-6 gm as an anti-aging supplement. Besides its use in the treatment of asthma, it is also used for insomnia, fever, cardiac disorder, tumors, and a wide range of other infectious diseases.
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Ashok for skincare: Ashok is also called Saraca asoca. Bark and seed flower of this ayurvedic herb is to improve complexion and general skincare. The powder of this herb can be taken in doses of 3-5 gm every day in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea, meno-metrorrhoea, and uterine disorders.
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Ginger for the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism: This ayurvedic herb and underground stem is used as a spice and herbal medicine in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, abdominal bloating, coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Neem for the treatment of stomach ulcers: Neem is an ayurvedic herb used as a natural treatment for diarrhea, gastrointestinal upsets, and other intestinal infections. The twigs of this ayurvedic herb are sometimes used as a toothbrush. The bark extracts are effective in the treatment of stomach ulcers; the leaf gel of can be effective in the treatment of periodontal disease; the leaf extract is useful in infections. Creams made of neem oil, or neem extract are beneficial for skin or vaginal infections.
Mitamins allows you to create your own customized formulae from aurvedic herbs such as neem, ashwagandha, ginger, fenugreek, bacopa, boswellia, coleus, gotukola, gymnema, licorice, myrrh, phyllanthus, picrorhiza, psyllium, turmeric, and tylophora. Our herbs are used in products for, amongst other diseases, the treatment of arthritis, diabetes, asthma and skin disorders.
Prescriptions by Dr. Balch
