How to get rid of body pain naturally? Here are the 5 best Ayurvedic home remedies for body pain, weakness and tiredness. One can follow these natural Indian home remedies for body pain, for muscle pain and inflammation.
We Indian have been using different kinds of Ayurvedic herbs for pain relief which have proved to be the best Ayurvedic medicine for joint pain, for arthritis knee and osteoarthritis.
In Ayurveda, when Vyana Vata (Vata governs the circulation and nerve impulses in the body) is aggravated, various types of joint problems (including pain) occur.
In modern medical science, pain indicates a condition affecting the joints itself or the soft tissue around them. The most chronic kind of joint pain is the condition of Osteoarthritis. It is a kind of arthritis which occurs when flexible tissue around the ends of bones wears down over time. The most commonly affected joints by Osteoarthritis are spine or lower back, neck, hands and knees.
Ayurvedic herbs for pain relief
If you are looking for an Ayurvedic and natural way to relieve your pain, there are different kinds of Ayurvedic herbs for pain relief.
Some of the most effective herbs are dashmool, ajwain, nirgundi, boswellia, turmeric, triphala, ginger, guggulu, ashwagandha and shatavari. These herbs have proved useful for pain and inflammation in body joints.
1. Dashmool
Dashamoola or Dashamula (also known as Dashmool) is a name given to ten roots of medicinal plants which is used widely in Ayurveda for many health conditions (related to nerves, muscles, bones and joints).
Dashamoola is used mainly for Vata Dosha (has also been noted to normalize Kapha Dosha).
The 10 herbal roots used in the Ayurvedic formulation of Dashamoola are:
- Bilva (Indian Bael)
- Agnimantha (Arani)
- Shyonaka
- Patala
- Gambhari or Kashmari (Beech wood/Kasmari)
- Bruhati (Indian Nightshade)
- Kantakari
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Gokshura
Read More: Dashamula (10 Ayurvedic medicinal plants)
There are many combination compounds that involve Dashamula to address certain conditions. The most promising use of Dashamoola is to treat arthritis, swelling, pain, inflammation and respiratory problems (asthma and cough).
2. Ajwain
Ajwain, known as Carom seeds, is packed with numerous health benefits. Primarily for pain, ajwain is a powerful remedy for people suffering from arthritis or bone-joint pains.
Its effective anti-inflammatory power cures arthritic pain, swelling, inflammation and other associated symptoms. Apart from its anti-inflammatory powers, ajwain has equally effective anesthetic properties which is highly effective in soothing swelling and reducing all kinds of inflammation.
To use ajwain in pain conditions, take a tub of hot water and add a spoonful of ajwain and mix it properly. Once the ajwain-water is ready, apply it (soak) on aching joints and keep it still for 5 minutes.
Repeat this process for 5-6 times and you will see how ajwain eases swelling and pain. If this method doesn’t suit you, alternatively, crush ajwain seeds and apply its paste on the joint pain. You can apply the ajwain paste 3 times a day.
You can also drink ajwain water every day before breakfast.
Apart from these Ayurvedic herbs, various Yoga poses and asanas can help to cure pain relief. Here are few must know Yoga poses for beginners.
3. Nirgundi
Nirgundi, also known as five-leaved chaste tree, is an Ayurvedic plant which is used for all kinds of joint pains. Nirgundi in Sanskrit translates to “one which protects the body from all kinds of pain”..
The plant possesses medicinal properties and consuming Nirgundi reduces swelling and all kinds of excessive pain in the body. It is said to have excellent anti-inflammatory properties and each part of the Nirgundi plant is utilized in the form of paste, powder and oil.
As per Ayurvedic scriptures, Nirgundi has Katu and Tikta Rasa which is highly effective in balancing Vata and Kapha Doshas. It has nishindine alkaloid which has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Abhyanga: Ayurvedic oil massage
Abhyanga or Ayurvedic oil massage is another most effective method for pain treatment. Ayurvedic oils are prepared naturally from extracts of various herbs and seeds such as Bhringaraj, Eucalyptus, Almond, Sesame, Neem, Avocado, Mustard, Flaxseed and Shirodhara.
Please note that this is an educational article and not a substitute for proper Ayurvedic treatment. One must consult the Ayurvedic practitioner for the most accurate treatment.