Home Remedies

• Regular hot foot baths, steam baths and light massage of the affected areas are very useful in managing pain and maintaining flexibility. Avoid cold sprays and cold baths.
• Drinking two teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey mixed with warm water removes stiffness and increases flexibility.
• One raw clove of garlic fried in castor oil/ghee taken daily balances the excess of kapha dosha, thus healing the joints.
• Eat guggulu, a therapeutic herb, with warm water, after meals. It quickens relief and healing.
• Plenty of rest, proper posture, the right mattress, fresh air and sunshine are necessary for the treatment of an arthritis patient. Walking on a regular basis also helps.
• Massaging the affected area with mustard oil and coconut oil mixed with camphor can ease stiff and aching joints.
• Oil of wintergreen, eucalyptus oil and alcohol mixed together and rubbed on the affected joints brings pain relief.