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Joints & Inflammation
Stiff, aching joints are linked to accumulated ama (metabolic residue) and dryness. Warm oils, anti-inflammatory spices and gentle daily movement are the core response.
Daily practice
- Warm oil massage on affected joints followed by mild heat
- Daily gentle mobility rather than occasional intense training
- Reduce cold, raw and fermented foods during flare-ups
Herbs used for Joints & Inflammation
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
The everyday anti-inflammatory root of the kitchen pharmacy.
- Plant
- Turmeric plant · Herb
- Also
- Haldi, Haridra, Manjal
- Parts
- Rhizome (root)Fresh root
KaphaVata2 sources
Ginger (Ginger / Dry Ginger)
Zingiber officinale
Called vishwabhesaj, the universal medicine, for good reason.
- Plant
- Ginger plant · Herb
- Also
- Adrak, Ardraka, Shunthi (dried)
- Parts
- Rhizome (root)
VataKapha1 source
Guggul (Indian Bdellium Resin)
Commiphora mukul
Resin used for stiff joints and sluggish metabolism.
- Plant
- Guggul tree · Resin
- Also
- Indian bdellium, Guggulu, Mukul myrrh
- Parts
- Gum resin from bark
KaphaVata1 source
Harsingar (Night-Flowering Jasmine)
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Night-flowering jasmine, also called harshringar: leaf juice used for joints and fever.
- Plant
- Harsingar tree · Tree
- Also
- Harshringar, Night-flowering jasmine, Parijat, Shefali
- Parts
- LeafFlowerBarkSeed
KaphaVata1 source