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Can I Mix Cheriyadi Kashayam with Honey for Joint Pain?
Orthopedic Disorders
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114 days ago
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Can I Mix Cheriyadi Kashayam with Honey for Joint Pain? - #46732

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Can I take cheriyadi kashayam with a little drop of honey !? Im suffering from joint pains because if RA

How long have you been experiencing joint pain?:

- More than 6 months

How severe is your joint pain on a scale of 1 to 10?:

- 7-9 (Severe)

Have you tried any treatments for your joint pain before?:

- Yes, conventional medications
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Yes, you can take cheryadi kashayam with a few drops of honey, and it is generally safe to do so in your condition

According to Ayurveda, rheumatoid arthritis is mainly a vata kapha dominant condition with ama accumulation in the joints Cheriyadi kashayam is specially indicated to reduce ama inflammation, stiffness, and swelling, and it works at the level of deep seated joint pathology Take 15 ML with warm water. Adding few drops of honey can be taken twice daily

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Hello, Yes, you can take Cheriyadi Kashayam with a little drop of honey. Honey is generally safe in small amounts and can improve taste without reducing efficacy.

Important points for RA and joint pain: * Take Cheriyadi Kashayam 15–20 ml with equal warm water, twice daily after meals. * Avoid excessive honey (1–2 drops only) as sugar may worsen inflammation if taken in large amounts. * Continue dietary support (warm, cooked food, anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric, ginger in food). * Gentle physiotherapy and daily stretching help maintain joint mobility.

✨ Cheriyadi Kashayam works best with consistent use and lifestyle support in RA.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)

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112 days ago

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YOU CAN TAKE CHERIYADI KASHAYAM WITH A LITTLE DROP OF HONEY BUT ONLY AFTER THE DECOCTION HAS COOLED DOWN BECAUSE ADDING HONEY TO HOT LIQUID CAN WORSEN INFLAMMATION AND AFFECT DIGESTION

SINCE YOUR JOINT PAIN IS SEVERE AND LONG STANDING IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE THIS REMEDY ALONG WITH WARM OIL MASSAGE GENTLE STRETCHING AND A DIET THAT SUPPORTS DIGESTION AND REDUCES INFLAMMATION AVOID COLD RAW AND DRY FOODS AND INCLUDE WARM COOKED FOODS WITH HEALTHY FATS

TAKE THE KASHAYAM AT A DIFFERENT TIME THAN YOUR MEDICATION TO AVOID DIGESTIVE UPSET START WITH SMALL DOSE ONCE A DAY AND OBSERVE YOUR BODY BEFORE INCREASING

CONSISTENT USE ALONG WITH DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN REDUCE JOINT PAIN OVER TIME

IF YOU NOTICE INCREASED STIFFNESS OR DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT STOP AND USE THE DECOCTION WITHOUT HONEY OR WITH A SMALL PINCH OF JAGGERY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

GENTLE MOVEMENT WARM COMPRESSES AND BALANCED DIET WILL ENHANCE THE EFFECTS AND HELP REDUCE PAIN

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Yes can if you are non diabetic.

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Yes but water is better anupana for kashaya and it’s gives excellent result

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Hello, Traditionally it goes well with boiled water which is cooled to room temparature where 15ml of kashayam is mixed with 45ml of boiled cooled water one hour before breakfast and one hour before dinner.

You can take one tablet of yogaraaja Guggulu DS(avn) along with kashayam for 60 days. Take care,. Kind regards.

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YES – you can safely take Cheriyadi Kashayam with a little honey. It is an excellent anti-inflammatory & pain-relieving formula for RA

Safe Dosage Cheriyadi Kashayam – 15–20 ml + 60 ml warm water in morning empty stomach & night after food Add ½ tsp honey if bitter (you must be non diabetic)

Best Combination for fast relief - Cheriyadi Kashayam – as above Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + night after food Kaishore Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + night after food Punarnavadi Mandoor – 250 mg morning + night after food

Oil Warm Pinda Taila OR Mahanarayan Taila , apply gentle joint massage nightly followed by hot water bag 10 min

Diet Give daily: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water Avoid completely: spicy/sour, curd, non-veg, cold drinks

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Thank you for detailed response.

Hlo,

Thank you for sharing those details. Since you have severe, long-standing joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and are already on conventional medications, it’s important to be careful with any herbal remedies, including Cheriyadi Kashayam. Here’s a detailed breakdown: - Cheriyadi Kashayam with Honey - Cheriyadi Kashayam is a traditional Ayurvedic decoction often used for musculoskeletal issues like arthritis. - Honey is generally considered safe in small amounts and is sometimes added to improve taste. A small drop is unlikely to cause harm.

Important considerations: - Add honey only after the decoction cools down, because high heat can destroy the beneficial properties of honey. - Avoid excess honey if you have diabetes, as it can raise blood sugar.

Cautions for RA-

- RA is a systemic autoimmune disease, so herbal remedies alone are not enough to control inflammation. - Some herbal preparations can interact with DMARDs or steroids that you might be taking. Always check with your rheumatologist before starting.

- Monitor for side effects like stomach upset, diarrhea, or skin reactions.

Practical Tips - You can take Cheriyadi Kashayam with a drop of honey, after it cools, once or twice a day. - Maintain your prescribed RA medications. - Use this as a supportive therapy rather than a replacement.

Tq

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It’s my pleasure. Wishing you a smooth recovery.

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Yes cheriyadi kashayam is good for Rheumatoid arthritis. Take twice daily with water, if you don’t like the taste you can put honey.if you are non - diabetic. Avoid sour, fermented foods. , avoid direct cold breeze exposure, and very cold weather. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily.

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Adding honey is generally avoided in hot decoctions because Ayurveda cautions against heating honey—it can become difficult to digest and is considered toxic when mixed with hot liquids. If taken lukewarm or at normal temp., then honey can be used.

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You can use it as anupan no problem.

Better anupan option will be warm water. Remember donot mix WARM WATER & HONEY

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