this looks like Sandhivata (degenerative joint condition with Vata aggravation). —Yes, Triphala + Guggulu may help in reducing stiffness, inflammation, and slowing degeneration, especially when combined with proper diet and local care. ----Rx 1) Maha Yograj Guggulu – 2 tabs BD after food with warm water 2) Triphala Churna – 1 tsp HS with lukewarm water 3) Shallaki Capsule – 1 cap BD after food 4) Mahanarayan Taila – local massage over thumbs & toes, followed by mild hot fomentation —Pathya: Avoid cold/frozen foods, excessive sour items, and exposure to cold weather. Do gentle joint movements and keep joints warm. —Advice: Follow for 6 weeks and review.
Hello Thank you for sharing your concern Its really wonderful that you are active and also energetic at age of 69 I can understand your frustration when your pain and stiffness increases when weather changes but dont worry we are here to help you out 😊 🔹About triphala and guggulu Yes this combination is used to reduce joint pain and stiffness and also helps in clearing the metabolic toxins This will help in -Reducing your inflammation -Reducing stiffness -improves joint mobility But alone triphala with guggulu is not sufficient in your case As your case is long standing affecting your thumb and toe You will get better relief with a complete holistic approach 🔹Ayurvedic plan of treatment 🔹Internal Medication 1.Triphala guggulu 1 tablet twice daily after food 2 R. g. Forte 1 tablet twice daily after food 3 Urico plan 1 tablet twice daily after food 4 GT capsule 1 at bed time 🔹External care Apply kottamchukkadi taila on the painful joint and do light massage twice daily Followed by warm water fomentation 🔹Gentle Movement or Exercises -continue gentle movement exercises for Thumb flexibility Toe Movement Also helps in hand strnegthening 🔹Important point Thumb and toe arthritis sometimes overlap with -gout -Inflammatory arthritis So its better to check for Vitamin d Uric acid Serum calcium If already done please share the reports Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal vidhate
Yes you can use Triphala guggul for pain and swelling management at a dose of 2 tabs twice a day before food. But using it alone will not help completly. Follow this regime that is a blend of lifestyle, dietary changes and medication for better results. Some regime you should follow ??Do’s:?? Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible) Include ragi millet, black eyed pea, rajgira, soya, tofu as vegetarian source of protein and egg as non vegetarian source ?Dont’s:? Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. ??Medication?? Tab. Triphala Guggul. 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Sinhanad Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food. Cap. Arnopen 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day after food with warm water. Castor Oil. 3 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water.
