Arthritis can occur in men, women, and children of all age groups. Arthritis can be of different kinds; while it primarily affects joints, it can also occur in organs like your heart, eyes, and skin. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. An early diagnosis can help you start the treatment early, which will help you prevent the condition from worsening or causing permanent joint damage. In addition, there are plenty of home remedies that you can use to manage your symptoms and live a less painful life.

Most Common Causes of Arthritis

There are different types of arthritis, and for most of them, the causes are not fully known. You might develop arthritis if you  

• Do a job or play a certain sport that puts stress on a particular joint repeatedly 
• Someone in your family has arthritis 
• You had a severe viral infection or autoimmune disease.¹  

Symptoms of Arthritis

• Fever  
• Skin rash or itchiness  
• Pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and heat in the joints 
• Weight loss  
• Difficulty moving the joint  

1. Turmeric: 

Turmeric or haldi is an effective remedy to reduce the swelling of the joints due to its potent anti-inflammatory activity. Curcumin is the active component responsible for its anti-inflammatory activity.  Turmeric is also an effective pain-relieving remedy. It is one of the most recommended remedies to relieve rheumatoid arthritis.  You can simply add a pinch of turmeric in your dishes. For example, it can be added to soups, vegetables, lentils, and other food preparations. Typically, it is used in most dishes in almost every Indian household. 

2. Ginger:

Ginger is also frequently used in other traditional systems of medicine. It helps by reducing swelling and providing pain relief. You can use ginger in various soups, salads, and sauces. Ginger has active compounds like gingerol and shogaol, responsible for the anti-inflammatory benefits. 

3. Boswellia: 

Boswellia might help relieve swelling and pain of arthritis because of its active compound called Boswellic acid.3 Boswellia is available in the form of topical creams and tablets. You must consult your healthcare provider before starting with any such health supplements. 

4. Ashwagandha:

Ashwagandha is a potent medicinal herb with many health benefits. To relieve arthritis, mix equal amounts of ashwagandha powder, sesame, and kapikachu seeds. Mix it thoroughly. You can take this mixture with warm milk can help relieve problems like arthritis. It helps relieve tiredness and fatigue in people with arthritis because of its rejuvenating property.5  

5. Alsi:

Alsi seeds, soak them in buttermilk. Let them rest through the night. You can make a paste using the soaked seeds the next day. Apply this paste over the joints. Applying this paste regularly can help relieve joint pain.5  

6. Guduchi:

Guduchi or Indian Tinospora has numerous health benefits in conditions like diabetes, fever, and stomach illnesses. It is also a beneficial remedy for arthritis. You can drink guduchi juice regularly to relieve symptoms of arthritis.5 The anti-inflammatory benefits of guduchi help reduce the swelling in the joints.6 

7. Masha:

 You can make a paste using black gram powder and sesame oil. Mix these ingredients to make a fine paste. The paste can be applied to the joints to relieve the pain and inflammation that accompanies arthritis. It is a valuable remedy for both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.5