Arthritis is a common ailment affecting usually men and women above the age of 40, especially those with less bone density or calcium deficiency. According to Ayurveda, the major reason for Arthritis is lack of digestive fire (Agni) and accumulation of toxins (Ama) in the body. Generally, this condition is due to deprived digestion and weakened colon results in the accumulation of waste matter and toxins in our body. Most common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, the first one affects the cartilage of bones and later one affects the joints. Osteoarthritis is considered as a prevalent form of arthritis across the world. People who are suffering from either Osteo or
Rheumatoid arthritis, have to come across this situation due to old age to be more prominent, degeneration where the fluids inside our body become dry, due to increased toxins thus leading to swelling, inflammation, and stiffness.

Along with oral herbal medication, the basic therapies used for Arthritis are Lepanam, Abhyangam, Elakkizhy, Podikkizhy, Manalkkizhy, Narangakkizhy, Muttakkizhy, Njavarakkizhy, Pizhichil, Januvasti, Greeva vasti, Virechanam, Vasti etc. Body purification and rebalancing are also done with a prime goal of strengthening the immune system so as to stop any further impairment to the joints.