Kottamchukkadi Churnam – Excellent application in Rheumatic Pains and Swelling in Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis), Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis), Kati Shoola (Low Back Pain)

Kottamchukkadi Churnam is an excellent remedy for Rheumatic Pains and Swelling (Vata Vikara) and is used as an external application. It should be done with the guidance and supervision of an Ayurvedic doctor.

Kottamchukkadi Churnam:

Ref: Sahasrayogam

Composition of Vyoshadi Vatakam:

• Kushtam / Kottam – Saussurea lappa
• Chukku / Sunthi – Zingiber officinale
• Vayambu / Vacha – Acorus calamus
• Shigru – Moringa oleifera
• Lashunam – Allium sativum
• Kartotti / Kamsamara – Hugonia mystax
• Devadruma / Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
• Siddhartha / Sarshapa – Brassica juncea
• Suvaha / Rasna – Alpinia galangal

Available form:

• Churnam / Choornam – Herbal fine powder

Use:

• External Application

Dose:

• As required

With……..

• Made into paste with Tamarind juice, warm water, suitable medicated / herbal oils or as directed by Ayurveda doctor

 

Indications:

• Vata Roga / Vata Vikara’s – Diseases of Vayu predominance, Rheumatic Pains
• Shotha – Swelling / Inflammation in Rheumatic diseases
• Amavata – To reduce pain and swelling in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatism
• Sandhigata Vata – To reduce pain and swelling in Osteo-arthritis
• Vatarakta – Gout
• Mamsagata Vata – Myalgia / Muscular pains

Other Uses:

• Used as an ingredient in Churna Pinda Sweda (Bolus Powder Fomentation) treatment. This is preferred to relieve pain and swelling in Rheumatic diseases like Amavata and Sandhigata Vata. It is also effectively used in relieving pain and swelling in Kati Shoola and Kati Graha (Low Back Pain, Lumbago), Greeva Shoola and Greeva Stambha (Cervical Spondylisis, Neck Pain), Prishta Shoola (Spinal Pain, Spondylitis / Spondylosis) etc.

Disclaimer:

• These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
• Application / Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualified Ayurveda doctor is dangerous
• A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by a qualified Ayurvedadoctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
• Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatments etc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
• Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)

Pictures courtesy (with thanks):

http://www.imagekb.com/arthritis

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080929123935.htm

https://www.healthtap.com/topics/how-to-run-for-exercise-when-you-have-spinal-arthritis

Dr Raghuram Y.S.

MD(Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology

Consultant Ayurvedic Physician

Speciality: Joint and Spine care

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ph: +91-9480071422

Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com

 

 

Nimbamritadi Eranda Tailam – Excellent herbal laxative, Effective remedy for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Skin diseases

Nimbamritadi Eranda Tailam / Nimbamrutadi Eranda Tailam is a highly effective herbal laxative extensively used in Ayurvedic rheumatology. It is preferred as a regular laxative to remove endo-toxins and also help in metabolism in rheumatism and musculo-skeletal disorders. It relieves constipation and controls Vayu. It also acts as an analgesic in Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata), Gout (Vatarakta), Osteo-arthritis (Sandhigata vata), Musculo-skeletal pain & soft tissue pains (Mamsagata vata, Snayugata Vata and Medogata vata). It is also highly effective in skin disorders (Kushta).

Nimbamritadi Eranda Tailam:

Ref: Ashtanga Hridayam

Ingredients:

• Nimba –  Azadirachta indica
• Amrita – Tinospora cordifolia
• Vrisha – Adhatoda vasica
• Patola – Trichosanthes dioica
• Nidagdhikam – Solanum xanthocarpum
• Patha – Cissampelos pareira / Cyclea peltata
• Vidanga – Embelis ribes
• Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
• Gajopakulya – Piper chaba
• Yava Kshara – Alkali prepared with whole plant of Hordeum vulgare (barley)
• Arushkara / Bhallataka – Semecarpus anacardium
• Vacha – Acorus calamus
• Pippalimula – Root of Long pepper (Piper longum)
• Yuktha – Alpinia galanga
• Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
• Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum
• Musta – Cyperus rotundus
• Visham – Aconitum ferox
• Yavani – Trachyspermum ammi
• Guggulu – Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii
• Eranda Taila – Castor oil (Ricinus communis)

Available form:

• Tailam – Medicated oil

Dose:

• 5-30ml or as directed by Ayurvedic Physician

Indications:

• Amavata – Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sandhigata Vata – Osteo-arthritis
• Vatarakta – Gout
• Mamsagata Vata – Muscle pains
• Snayugata Vata – Pain in tendons and ligaments
• Kushta – Skin diseases
• Malabaddhata – Constipation
• Vata vikara’s – Diseases caused due to excess aggravation of Vata
• Kati Shoola / Kati Graha – Low back pain, Lumbar Spondylosis, Lumbago
• Gridhrasi – Sciatica

Disclaimer:

• These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
• Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualified Ayurveda doctor is dangerous
• A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by a qualified Ayurvedadoctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
• Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatments etc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
• Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)

Pictures courtesy (with thanks): 

Can Arthritis Be Prevented?

http://funlifefitness.com.au/arthritis-awareness-month/

Possible Link Between Food Allergies and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr Raghuram Y.S.

MD (Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology

Consultant Ayurvedic Physician

Speciality: Joint and Spine care

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ph: +91-9480071422

Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com