Fathimathu Zuhra is a 62-year-old lady from Tamil Nadu, who has been struggling with various health issues related to stiffness in her knee joints and swelling in her ankles for quite some time. She found relief through Ayurveda internal medication after experiencing difficulty in walking and heaviness in her legs. After successfully reducing her weight from 80 to 62, she faced a recurrence of her symptoms last year in February, leading to her admission for a 21-day treatment that provided complete relief.
Despite this improvement, she recently had a resurgence of stiffness in her body, knee joint pain, and swelling, particularly when sitting for extended periods or engaging in activities like climbing stairs. She also experienced pain in her right shoulder and back, which worsened with physical activities and was accompanied by a feverish feeling. Additionally, she struggled with morning stiffness, and heaviness of her body, and experienced swelling in both ankles due to high uric acid levels in her blood.
Moreover, fathimathu zuhra has been struggling with left-sided headaches triggered by hunger, sunlight exposure, and disrupted sleep, contributing to feelings of tiredness. Having a history of hysterectomy in 2018, she now enjoys complete relief, experiencing lightness in her body, alleviation of constipation, and the complete disappearance of pain and swelling. Her diet has been a mix of various food items, and she has reached menopause after undergoing a hysterectomy.
Internal medicine
10/02/2022
- Vatyalakadi kashaya-60ml BD with ghee
- GUggulu tiktaka kashaya 20ml BD with 60ml water +kaishora guggulu1-0-1
- Vatarakshasa Bhasma-1 BD with dhanyamla (1/4 ounce)
2/03/23
- Guggulu tiktakam kashaya-20 ml BD with 60 ml water
- Kaishora guggulu 1-0-1
- Vatarakshasa Bhasma 1 BD with dhanyamlam(1/4 ounce)
- Chandanadi varti -eye application
- Vatyalakadi kashaya-60ml BD
25/06/2024
- Amrutotharam kashaya-15 ml BD with 30ml water at 6 am,6 pm
- Amruta guggulu 1-0-1
- Rakta vridhi sindhooram-1 pkt BD with ginger juice
- Lavanotharam-15ml BD with 30ml water
26/06/2024
- Swarna pathradi lehyam-1 tsp night with hot water
External treatment
| DATE | PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURE |
| 10/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 11/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 12/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 13/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 14/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 15/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 16/02/2023 | dhanyamala dhara+nasyam |
| 17/02/2023 | Choornakizhi Chandanadi varti-1 tab with cold water use as anjanam |
| 18/02/2023 | choornakizhi + theppu/lepam |
| 19/02/2023 | choornakizhi + theppu/lepam |
| 20/02/2023 | choornakizhi + theppu/lepam |
| 21/02/2023 | choornakizhi + theppu/lepam |
| 22/02/2023 | choornakizhi + theppu/lepam |
| 23/02/2023 | choornakizhi + theppu/lepam |
| 24/02/2023 | udvarthanam + tailavasthi + theppu/lepam |
| 25/02/2023 | udvarthanam + tailavasthi |
| 26/02/2023 | udvarthanam + kashayavasthi + theppu/lepam |
| 27/02/2023 | udvarthanam + tailavasthi + theppu/lepam |
| 28/02/2023 | udvarthanam + kashayavasthi + theppu/lepam |
| 01/03/2023 | udvarthanam + tailavasthi + theppu/lepam |
| 02/03/2023 | udvarthanam + theppu/lepam |
| 24/06/2024 | dhanyamala dhara |
| 25/06/2024 | dhanyamala dhara + theppu/lepam (grihadoomadi) |
| 26/06/2024 | Pamantaka choornam- 10gm external application with lemon juice |
| 27/06/2024 | dhanyamala dhara + theppu/lepam(grihadoomadi) + nasyam 1:2 Advised agnikarma for foot corn |
| 29/06/2024 | dhanyamaladhara + theppu/lepam(grihadoomadi) + tailavasthi + nasyam |
| 30/06/2024 | Dhanyamaladhara + lepam(grihadoomadi) + tailavasthi + nasyam |
| 01/07/2024 | dhanyamaladhara + theppu/lepam(grihadoomadi) + kashayavasthi + nasyam |
| 02/07/2024 | choornakizhi + tailavasthi |
| 05/07/2024 | choornakizhi |
| 06/07/2024 | choornakizhi |
| 07/07/2024 | choornakizhi |
(Note* –
- Here are Some of the medications prescribed to address the patient’s accompanying symptoms.
- This is a specialized plan for a person, please do not try it at home without the supervision of an Ayurvedic Doctor)
Improvement chart after taking ayurvedic treatment
| Sl.no. | Symptoms Before treatment | After treament |
| 1. | Right and left knee joint pain and stiffness | 100% reduced |
| 2. | Stiffness in knee joints | 100% |
| 3. | Difficulty in climbing stairs | 100% |
| 4. | Swelling in both ankle | 80% |
| 5. | Lower back pain | 100% |
| 6. | Pain in the right shoulder | 100% |
| 7. | Heaviness of legs | 100% |
| 8. | Left-sided headache | 80% |
| 9. | Constipation | 100% |
Dhanyamla dhara
Dhanyamla dhara, a therapeutic procedure known as parisheka sweda, is highly beneficial for relieving joint stiffness, inflammation, and pain. This gentle treatment also strengthens the body and eliminates ama (toxins that can accumulate within the system and lead to various health issues). The process helps in muscle relaxation, enhancing overall well-being through its nourishing effects.
The active ingredients of Dhanyamla enter circulation along with its pharmacological actions. The constant temperature which is maintained throughout the process causes vasodilatation in all areas of the body and an increased flow of blood through the area will occur, so that the necessary oxygen and nutritional materials are supplied and toxins are eliminated. Because of increased blood supply, the metabolism will increase and the output of toxins from the cells is increased.
Choorna pinda sweda
Choorna Pinda is one type of Ruksha pinda Sweda comprising of Ruksha, Ushna and Tikshna properties. The Swedana Karma is a type of thermotherapy in which heat is applied for the purpose of increasing vasodilation, decreasing viscosity, changing nerve conduction, increasing metabolic rate and Swedana is used for rehabilitation purposes for increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues, decreasing joint stiffness, reducing pain, relieving muscle spasm, reducing inflammation and heaviness in the body. Ushna Guna(Hot in nature) of Swedana causes stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and and vasodilation. Sweating removes 10 times the basal rate of heat production for every degree Celsius that the body temperature rises.
Udwartanam
Usually udwarthana drugs have properties that alleviate Kapha, Vata, Ama(Toxins) and Meda (fat) . The drugs will have hot potency, unctuous nature (when used in snigdha udwarthana to alleviate Vayu) and dry nature (when used in ruksha udwarthana to alleviate kapha, meda and ama .These drugs liquefy, mobilize, and expel sluggish and morbid ama, kapha, and meda from the body. By doing this, all of the cells’ blockages are removed, allowing nutrients, oxygen, and other necessities to freely enter all tissues and rejuvenating them.
Yogavasti
Yogavasti, a unique type of vasti, is one of the five essential purificatory procedures(Pancha shodhana) extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine. Vasti involves the application of medicinal substances through the anal route, plays a crucial role in cleansing and rejuvenating the body. This ancient therapeutic practice of vasti is categorized into different types such as karma vasti, kala vasti and yogavasti, each serving different purposes. Yogavasti specifically comprises the administration of a combination of five oils and three kashaya formulations, carefully selected for their potent medicinal properties.
Lepam
Due to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic characteristics of Grihadhoomadi choorna, a reduction was observed in inflammation and pain after application in the form of lepa.Due to ushnavirya(hot potency), help to relieve stiffness. The range of motion was increased due to decreased intensity of symptoms.
Patients receive complete care from qualified Doctors of Sree Subhramania Ayurveda Hospital which is the best Ayurveda hospital for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Kerala, which promotes recovery and prevents further health problems. The hospital stands out as a trustworthy choice for anyone looking for long-lasting and effective treatments because of its patient-centred care and traditional Ayurvedic methods.
