An Ayurvedic approach to the management of Sandhishula and Sandhishotha

One of the most prevalent issues among the aged population is joint pain. Shula, shotha, and prasaarana-aakun chanayo pravruttischa vedana are its clinical hallmarks. Ayurveda described a number of therapeutic techniques, including herbal medicine, snehana, swedan, upanaha, and lepa, for the management of joint pain. The branch of medicine known as Kayachikitsa deals with using ayurvedic medicines to treat a variety of illnesses. This branch also suggested using various natural medicines to relieve joint discomfort. The most popular medication used to treat the joint pain condition Amavata is Guggulu (Comiphoramukul). Similar to how different herbal formulations of Ashwagandha, Rasna, Sunthi, Pippali, Gokshura, and Trivrut are also advised in conditions involving joint pain. The importance of herbal therapy in treating joint pain is summarized in this article.