How to reduce inflammation in nerves - #32963

Shallaki tablet Yogaraja guggulu-one tablet, eat twice daily after food with warm water Mahanarayana taila - gentle massage to be done Wear soft wide footwear , avoid heels Daily soak in warm water

Your symptoms suggest nerve inflammation, and BATA aggravation in the food, causing mortons neuroma pain Treatment focuses on reducing nerve irritation, improving circulation and lubricating joints Rasnadi guggulu 1-0-1 Maharasnadi kwatha 20–0-20 ml with equal water Ashwagandha churna 0-0-1/2 tsp with warm milk Dashamoola taila - gentle warm oil massage on foot

1. External Therapies (Snehana and Swedana) Oil Massage (Abhyanga): Massaging your foot with warm, medicated oil is a key therapy. It helps to calm Vata, reduce nerve pain, and improve blood flow.

Recommended oils: Mahanarayan oil, Bala Ashwagandha oil, or simple warm sesame oil are often used for their Vata-pacifying and nourishing properties.

How to: Gently massage the ball of your foot and the space between your toes. Focus on the painful area without applying excessive pressure that could worsen the nerve irritation. Massaging before bed can be particularly beneficial for rest and nerve healing.

Herbal Poultices (Kizhi) and Pastes (Lepam): Applying warm herbal compresses or a paste made from anti-inflammatory herbs can help reduce swelling and pain.

Kizhi: A poultice made with herbs like turmeric and ginger is warmed and applied to the affected area.

Foot Soaks: Soaking your feet in warm water infused with specific herbs or salts can provide relief.

Ingredients: Use Epsom salt or a decoction of herbs like Dashamoola, Triphala, or Nirgundi. This helps to draw out toxins and reduce inflammation.

Dietary Adjustments: A Vata- and Pitta-pacifying diet is often recommended to support nerve and joint health from within.

Include: Warm, cooked foods, healthy fats like ghee, and nourishing grains. Turmeric and ginger can be added to your meals for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

Avoid: Cold, dry, and raw foods, which can aggravate Vata. Limiting refined sugars and saturated fats is also advised.

3. Lifestyle and Other Recommendations Proper Footwear: This is a crucial non-Ayurvedic but essential step. Wear shoes with a wide toe box and good cushioning to reduce pressure on the neuroma. Avoid high heels or shoes that are tight or narrow in the front.

Activity Modification: Reduce high-impact activities like running or jumping that put repetitive pressure on the ball of your foot. Consider low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling.

Rest: Elevating your foot and giving it adequate rest is vital to allow the nerve to heal.

1) Brihat vata chintamani Rasa-125mg -after food in morning with ghee and honey

2) Jatamansi Churna-1gm Brahmi Churna-500mg Guduchi Churna-1gm Rajata Bhasma-50mg Kharpara Bhasma-100mg Abhraka Bh.-125mg Makaradwaja-125mg Shuddha Shilajatu-250mg- after food 2 times with bilva swarasa ghee and honey

3) Sarasvatarishta + Ashwagandharishta-20ml- after food 2 times with water

4) Ksheela bala oil 101- before food with water 10 drops 2 times

Hello Ansi I can understand your concern about Morton’s disease. Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition where the nerves of the foot get inflamed and thickened, causing burning, sharp pain, or the feeling of a stone under the foot.but dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC MEDICATION

1. Kaishore Guggulu 1-0-1 after food – reduces inflammation and pain. 2. Yograj Guggulu 1-0-1 after food – effective for nerve-related pain and Vata disorders. 3. Dashmoolaristha 30ml-0-30ml after food anti-inflammatory, relieves nerve pain (30 ml decoction once/twice daily). 4 GT 2 caps at bed time

✅ EXTERNAL REMEDIES

👉Warm oil massage with Mahanarayana Taila on the foot and toes, followed by gentle hot fomentation.

👉Salt water soak (lukewarm, not too hot) for 10–15 minutes in the evening – relaxes nerves.

👉Wear soft cushioned shoes/slippers, avoid walking barefoot on hard floors.

✅HOME REMEDIES

Turmeric + milk (golden milk) at night – reduces nerve inflammation.

Flaxseeds / walnuts / almonds – rich in omega-3, help nerve repair.

Ghee in diet – nourishes nerves and reduces dryness.

Apply castor oil pack on the sole once a week – pacifies Vata.

With consistent care for 2–3 months, inflammation and pain can reduce significantly, and recurrence can be prevented.

Wishing you a good health 😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Hi ansi this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem you better consult nearest ayurvedic physician So that different panchkarma procedure can be done to that Like ishtika sweda and etc…

HELLO ANSI,

MORTAN’S NEUROMA -Mortan’s neuroma is not actually a tumor- it is a thickening and irritation of a nerve between the toes (usually between 3rd and 4th) -It feels like a pebble or stone inside the ball of the foot

SYMPTOMS -sharp pain when walking on hard surfaces -Burning, tingling, or numbness in the toes -worse when barefoot or in tight shoes

CAUSES= repeated pressure, tight footwear, nerve compression

AYURVEDIC VIEW -This is mainly a Vata imbalance (pain, nerve irritation, degeneration) with Pitta association (burning, inflammation) . If chronic, kapha stiffness may also join.

TREATMENT GOALS -reduce inflammation and burning -soothe and nourish the irritated nerve -improve local circulation and reduce stiffness -correct underlying imbalances with internal medicines -suppport long term healing through lifestyle, footwear, and diet changes

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) YOGARAJ GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =reduce pain, inflammation, and vata disorders

2) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =especially if burning/pitta symptoms are strong

3) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night =nerve tonic, reduces stress on nervous system

4) SHALLAKI CAPSULE= 400 mg cap twice daily =anti inflammatory, reduces swelling around nerve

5) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 20ml with warm water twice daily before meals =balances vata, reduces nerve pain

DURATION= 6-12 weeks with consistent use

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL MASSAGE= with Ksheerbala taila on the affected foot daily = reduces pain, nourishes nerves , improves circulation

2) STEAM -Warm compress after massage =relieves stiffness, helps oils penetrate deeper

3) OIL POOLING ON THE FOOT -warm medicated oil kept in small reservoirs over the ball of foot for 20-30 min

4) PASTE APPLICATION -paste of turmeric + sesame oil on the foot to reduce burning and sweeling

DIET -favour vata-pitta pacifying food -warm, freshly cooked, unctous foods -cow’s ghee, sesame oil, milk, dates, soaked almonds -moong dal, rice, wheat, seasonal vegetables -mild spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric

AVOID -excess cold, dry, stale food -too much spicy, sour, or fried food- increases pitta and vata -alcohol, excess coffee/tea

LIFESTYLE -avoid walking barefoot on hard floors -wear soft, cushioned , wide shoes (not tight) -Avoid prolonged standing or high heels -Keep foot warm in cold weather -Gentle foot stretches- avoid pressure activities like running/jumping

YOGA ASANAS -vajrasana= improves foot flexibility -tadasana= helps posture -viparita karani= improves circulation

PRANAYAM -anulom vilom -shhetali/sheetkari -bhramari

AVOID HIGH IMPACT EXERCISES THAT STRESS THE FEET

HOME REMEDIES -warm foot soaked in warm water with a pinch of salt and turmeric- 10-15 min daily -Turmeric milk = natural anti inflammatory -Castor oil 1 tsp at bedtime= mild laxative, redcues vata, helps nerve healing -Gentle massage of foot with warm sesame oil + a pinch of rock salt before bed

-Morton’s neuroma is not dangerous, but it can become very painful if ignored -Ayurveda aims at soothing the nerve, reducing inflamamation, and nourishing tissues rather than just masking symptoms -With Internal medicines, external therapies, and lifestyle corrections most patients get significant relief -Footwear modification and avoiding aggravating activities re as important as medicines

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start with Ekangvir ras 1-0-1 after food with water Trayodashang guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1 after food with water. Apply dhanvantrum oil and give warm pack on painful areas.

1)Jadamayadi churna in ricewater make into paste and apply over affected area. 2)Murivenna oil adding pinch of salt apply after mild warming 3)feet soak in lukewarm water with ample amount salt 4)Manjistadi kashayam 15 ml morning B/F

Hello Ansi

Here is a regime of exercise and some medicines that will help you get relief.

🧘‍♀️Stretching and Flexibility Exercises🧘‍♀️

Toe Spreads: Sit with feet flat and spread your toes as wide as possible, holding for a few seconds before repeating.

Big Toe Extension: Wrap an exercise band around your big toe, extend your leg, and gently pull the band to stretch the big toe, then use the toe to push against the band.

Calf Stretches: Lean forward with one leg back, keeping your back leg straight and heel on the floor to stretch the calf muscles.

Strengthening Exercises Towel Curls: Sit with your foot on a towel and use your toes to scrunch the towel closer to you.

Forefoot Doming: Lift the arch of your foot by arching your foot, but keep your toes relaxed to strengthen the muscles under the ball of your foot.

Heel Raises: Rise onto the balls of your feet and then lower your heels back to the floor to strengthen the calf and foot muscles.

Massage and Mobilization

Plantar Fascia Massage: Roll a spiky ball or a golf ball under your foot, focusing on the softer areas to massage the foot and affected toes.

Nerve Gliding/Tethering Stretch: Place your palm on the ball of the foot, use your thumb to stabilize, and gently stretch the lateral four toes down, then gently spread them upwards.

💊Medication💊

Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Praval Panchamrit Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Murrevinna oil for massage

Use toe spreaders whenever possible

In managing Morton’s neuroma, understanding how to balance doshas and reduce inflammation is crucial. Primarily, Vata dosha aggravation often contributes to nerve-related conditions like this. To address this in an Ayurvedic manner, begin with internal and external treatments that calm Vata and Pitta doshas.

To start, use an anti-inflammatory diet that pacifies Vata and Pitta. Include warm, nourishing foods that are easy to digest. Foods like cooked vegetables, whole grains, and warming spices such as ginger, and turmeric are beneficial. Avoid foods that are excessively cold, dry, or processed, as they can aggravate Vata.

For external treatment, consider self-massage (abhyanga) with warm sesame oil, especially focusing on the foot and calf. This oil is traditionally used to reduce Vata and calm inflammation. Massage the affected area gently each night, allowing the oil to penetrate and soothe the tissues. After massaging, apply a warm compress to the area to further enhance circulation and alleviate stiffness.

Focus on wearing footwear that offers adequate cushioning and support to prevent further irritation. When at home, use soft slippers or cushioned sandals to protect your foot on hard surfaces.

Moreover, recommended herbal formulations for nerve pain and inflammation include Ashwagandha and Guggulu. Ashwagandha can calm Vata and strengthen nerves, while Guggulu is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties. Take these under an Ayurvedic practitioner’s supervision since precise dosage is necessary.

Manage stress through practices like yoga and meditation, which stabilize Vata. Practice gentle foot exercises, like toe stretches, to improve flexibility and circulation—but avoid movements that trigger pain.

If the pain persists or worsens, it would be prudent to consult a healthcare provider for further investigation and aligned treatments. Ayurvedic practices can complement conventional therapies but aren’t a replacement in serious or advancing conditions.