How to reduce rheumatoid arthritis flare in knee joint ? - #30823
I’m having a Ra flare since 15 days with pain and stiffness in left knee . How to reduce pain . I’m on immuno suppressants and need to take pain killers twice a day . Age is 55 female. I have hypothyroidism
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Sarvakalpa Kwath - 100 grams
Peedantaka Kwath - 200 grams
Mix both the medicines. Take one teaspoon of the mixture and boil in 400 ml
of water till the residue remains 100 ml. Filter and drink in the morning and
evening on an empty stomach.
Divya Ajmodadi Churna - 100 grams
Divya Amavatari Rasa - 40 grams
Take half teaspoon of Ajamodådi Churna and 1 tablets of Amavatari Rasa
in the morning and evening, with the above mentioned kwath .
Singhnada Guggulu -
Yograj Guggulu -
Divya Peedantaka Vati -
Divya Punarnavadi Mandoor -
Take 1 tablet from each, half-an-hour after breakfast, lunch and dinner with
lukewarm water.
Once a week drink a glass of milk with 20 ml castor oil added to it, at night
before going to bed. It gives dramatic relief in pain.
Also apply Peedantaka oil on the affected area and foment with warm castor
or calotropis leaves.Wrap the area with warm leaves. It gives a good effect.
1.) Svarna Mahayogaraja guggulu 1 tab. Before food 2 times with rasna erandadi kashaya 30 ml with hot water
2.) Ashwagandha Churna-2gm Sameerapannaga Rasa-60mg Mahavata vidhwamsini Rasa-125mg Chopachini churna-2gm Pippalimula churna-1/2 gm Guduchi Churna-1gm - before food 3 times with hot water
3.) Prasarini taila Kayaseka-for 8 days
4.) Maha Rasnadi kashaya-20ml after food 3 times with warm water
Start with Ajmoodadi churan 1tsp twice daily after food with water Maharasnadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with Divya Pidantak vati 1-0-1 after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water apply mahanarayan oil+ kshirbala oil on affected area. Avoid sour fermented foods. 1tsp. of castor oil every night in a cup of warm milk. Follow up after 21 days
Hello Nirupa ji, I understand how painful rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flares can be, especially when they affect weight-bearing joints like the knee.but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
Since you are already on immunosuppressants and painkillers, Ayurveda can help support pain reduction, reduce stiffness, and prevent further flare-ups.
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION 1 Maharasnadi Kashaya 15ml-0-15ml +45 ml water after food 2 Arthojith 2-0-2 after food 3 GT 2 cap at bed time
✅SUPPORTIVE HOME. REMEDIES
1. Warm fomentation (Nadi Swedana / Hot water compress) Apply a hot water bag or mild steam to the knee joint for 10–15 min. Helps reduce stiffness and improve mobility.
2. Eranda (Castor oil) with warm water – 1 tsp at night once or twice a week (if digestion permits) Acts as a mild laxative + anti-inflammatory for joints.
3. Ajwain + methi seeds Roast and powder in equal parts, take 1 tsp with lukewarm water twice daily. Reduces Ama and stiffness.
4. External oil massage Gentle massage with Maha Narayan Taila / Dhanwantaram Taila followed by mild hot fomentation. Avoid if joint is very hot or acutely swollen.
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE
👉Take light, warm, easily digestible food – khichdi, moong dal soup, vegetable soups.
👉Avoid curd, cold drinks, packaged/fermented foods, heavy oily meals.
👉Use ginger, garlic, turmeric, ajwain regularly in cooking.
👉Keep bowels clear – constipation worsens joint pain.
👉Gentle knee-strengthening yoga (Pawanmuktasana series, setubandhasana) once pain subsides.
Since you are already on immunosuppressants, do not stop or reduce them without consulting your rheumatologist.
Ayurvedic support can reduce frequency and severity of flares, but it should be integrated gradually
Wish you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Don’t worry take amavatari ras 1tab bd, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, Yogendra ras 1tab bd,simhanda Guggulu 1tab bd, swadista virechana churnam 1tsp with lukewarm water enough
Namaste Nirupa ji, I understand rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition.Don’t worry, the following treatment plan will work. TREATMENT - 1.Ajmodadi churna ,- Half tsf before lunch and dinner 2. Aamvatari ras -2-0-2 after meal 3. Singhnad guggulu- 1-1-1 with lukewarm water.Crush tablet into 3-4 pieces. 4. Mahavatvindgvansan ras 1-1-1 after meals 5. Sahcharadi tail - Local application over affected joints.
Diet- . Avoid yoghurt,urad dal ,excess salt, alcohol , newly harvested rice, refined carbohydrates like maida, processed fish. .Avoid cold,oily and heavy to digest food. . Include red rice,moong dal, lukewarm water,horsegram, buttermilk, drumstick, garlic, ginger , bottle guard, bitter gourd in your food.
Yoga- Tadasana, Pavanmuktasan,Baddhakonasana, flexion-extension of joints. Follow these and you will get relief. Take care Nirupa ji Regards, Dr.Anupriya
1.Simhanada guggulu 2 tab twice daily after meals 2.Rheumartho tablets 1 tab twice daily after meals 3.Shallaki 1 cap twice daily after meals 4.Dashmoolarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals
Swedana ( hot fomentation)-with rock salt / brick powder pouch for 15 min
Diet & Lifestyle Tips Favor - Warm, cooked meals with ghee - Moong dal, red rice, barley, pumpkin, bottle gourd - Herbal teas: ginger, turmeric, ajwain - Early dinners, regular sleep cycle
Avoid - Cold, raw, or fermented foods - Dairy (especially curd), sugar, fried items - Nightshades: tomato, brinjal, potato (can worsen joint pain) - Stress and overexertion

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