STIFF JOINTS

What is the stiffness of joints?

The term stiffness of joints refers to any pain and discomfort while moving the joints. It is usually seen after a gap of time or inactivity of the joint. When moving is a person feels pain and discomfort around the area of his joints it may be due to inflammation in and around the joint connecting the bones in that area. This inflammation in the ligaments of the joints may be the cause of stiffness and pain.

What are the causes of stiffness in joints?

The stiffness of any joint in the body is caused by the inflammation of the synovial fluid or the fluid lining the joint. This inflammation causes redness, swelling, pain and stiffness around the joint. Any movement involving that area would lead to pain and discomfort.

Joint stiffness may also be itself a sign of some underlying medical disease like cancer of the bones, joint trauma, arthritis, or bone deformity.

What are the effects of stiffness in joints?

The usual symptoms resented by patients with stiffness are pain, discomfort, swelling, fluid retention, and deformity of bone. These symptoms usually affect the day to day life of a patient and cause him discomfort to carry out his usual functions. The person is unable to move much, if he stays inactive for some time the joint stiffens further, they usually have decreased range of movement of the joint and a restricted motion around the joint. There may be permanent loss of movement around some joints.

HOW CAN AYURVEDA HELP IN CASES OF STIFF JOINTS?

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that makes use of herbs existing in the nature and formulates herbal remedies using the inherent power present in these herbs. We in Ayurveda believe that herbal remedies bring to you the richness of the herbs in a natural, unadulterated form. These combinations help improve immunity and provide strength, endurance and will.

The stiffness of joints and its further inflammation may cause a lot of distress to the patient and to the people around. We at planet Ayurveda strive to bring the best herbs to your doorstep. Our herbs for stiffness of joints Like Boswelia, Withania, Coral, and Giloy are naturally blessed to help cases of inflammations and allergies and also for long chronic withstanding of stiffness in the joints.

Ayurveda uses the inherent power of natural herbs to bring about wonderful results on the human body. The herbs are natural and 100% safe. Ayurveda helps to naturally enhance the body functioning in an herbal way.

HERBS IN AYURVEDA FOR STIFF JOINTS

ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (SONTH)

• Also known as Dry ginger.
• A wonderful anti-inflammatory agent used by Ayurvedic physicians worldwide.
• Used for pain and inflammations.
• Relieves from cervical spondylitis.
• Osteoarthritic pains relieved by regular use

TINOSPORA CORDIFLORA (GILOY)

• Tinospora, the botanical name for Giloy is well known as an immune moderator.
• Its Sanskrit name ‘Amrita’ stands for elixir for long span life.

Very effective against auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

WITHANIA SOMNIFERA

Ashwagandha is a pure ayurvedic formulation that contains the concentrated properties of the raw herb in a small capsule to enrich the body.

• It has worked well in cases of impotency, stress, constipation, rheumatism and many more chronic ailments.
• The herb Ashwagandha is believed to possess naturally rejuvenating properties to the body. All such medical issues related to fatigue, stress and weakness are beautifully relieved using this herb.

BOSWELIA SERRATA (SHALLAKI)

• The Boswelia herb has anti-inflammatory properties making it a great choice in case of arthritic pains.
• Boswelia is also found to have anti-atherosclerotic properties making it a good herb for the cholesterol and heart.
• The boswellic acids that have anti-inflammatory properties have been unidentified in various researches.
• These acids are of supreme importance as they are very beneficial when used for aches and pains that are caused owing to different forms of arthritis.
• The arthritis forms relieved by boswellic acids are rheumatoid arthritis, gout, spondylitis, osteoarthritis, joint pain, etc.

Coral

Praval means Coral in English. This calcium supplement has been used since ancient times in Ayurvedic medicine. It is derived from the red coral roots. Parval pishti helps in the formation of strong bones and very effective in relieving osteoporosis. Many diseases like stomach ache and hyperacidity can also be relieved with this herb. Other ailments like acne, cracks, osteoporosis, skin diseases, rashes and pimples can also be relieved effectively.

Jawar Mohra Pishti

It is an herbal supplement which is useful in the management of heart burn, cough and heart disease. It is effective as a cardiac tonic and disorders related to Pitta energy. Several other ailments like headache, heart burn, gastro enteritis also can be relieved with the help of this supplement. It has cooling properties and forms an important element in the Coral Calcium complex. It is also rich in natural calcium and following complex procedures to purify the marine stone, the calcium compound is made into coral calcium complex.

Pearl

The literal meaning of Mukta is Pearl. Pishti means paste / powder. The best pearls are made into powder and processed in rose water to enhance their cooling nature and improve their properties, remove toxins. After one month of tedious processes and procedures, the pearl powder or pearl paste is made. This is called Mukta Pishti. It’s rich in calcium – the highest amount of calcium per unit. It is used for relieving several diseases like osteoporosis, bleeding disorders, gastritis, diarrhea, chronic blood pressure and burning sensation.

PLANET AYURVEDA HERBAL PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE HELPFUL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STIFF JOINTS