Muscle and joint pain are among the most distressing conditions that affect various parts of your body. According to experts, there can be many factors that affect the function of your joints and can limit your ability to do basic tasks.
Severe, painful joints can also interfere with your quality of life. Treatment should focus not only on pain but on getting back to daily activities and living your life to the fullest.
And according to Ayurveda, there are many sure-shot remedies, which can help you not only alleviate the pain and discomfort, but also get you back to your daily life.
Statistics say globally, at least 15-25 per cent of people experience joint discomfort in their late 30s which is mostly caused due to a sedentary lifestyle and eating habits that cause muscular soreness over time.
Ayurvedic herbs for pain alleviation
According to Ayurveda – the Ayurveda traditional Indian system of medicine, you can preserve your health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance and preventing disease rather than treating it.
To alleviate your joint pains, you may include a combination of holistic approaches that include diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. A few science-based Ayurvedic ways of doing so are:
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha – a small woody plant native to India and North Africa has roots and berries that are used to produce a very popular Ayurvedic remedy. Considered an adaptogen, which helps your body manage stress more effectively, this herb reduces levels of cortisol, which increases stress.
Ashwagandha also enhances muscle growth and recovery in the long run.
Boswellia
Boswellia – also known as Indian frankincense is derived from the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree. Known for its easily spicy and woody aroma, this herb is super effective when it comes to reducing inflammation.
It is packed with leukotrienes, which wipe off pain, and improve mobility, and a greater range of movement in people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
It is also helpful in preventing oral infections and fighting gingivitis.
Triphala
Triphala includes three small medicinal fruits, namely amlaor gooseberry, bibhitaki, and haritaki.
According to studies, triphala reduces inflammation caused by arthritis, and can prevent the growth of certain types of cancer.
Turmeric
Turmeric or haldi is a staple in Indian kitchens. Used since time immemorial in Ayurvedic remedies for joint and muscle issues, turmeric is packed with curcumin – a powerful compound that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to studies, curcumin is even more effective than some anti-inflammatory drugs – without their side effects.
Licorice
Licorice root has a lot of benefits according to Ayurveda and is a powerful herb that helps reduce inflammation and fight viruses and bacteria.
Experts say licorice also provides permanent relief from a sore throat and promotes oral health by protecting against dental cavities and Candida.
Eucalyptus
Studies say eucalyptus leaves are rich in antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties because of flavonoids which protect against oxidative stress.
Eucalyptus leaf extracts also reduce the levels of two inflammatory enzymes – interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha that cause symptoms of inflammation like joint pain.
