Ayurvedic Treatment For Rheumatic Fever

Ayurvedic treatments will help to reduce the pain and inflammation of affected joints and to improve general health. As per Ayurveda Rheumatic fever can be managed through the following Ayurvedic treatments:

• Churna Kizhi

  It is one of the fomentation therapies in Ayurveda. It is a sweat-inducing therapy. Herbal powders are warmed in medicated oil and put into a potli (Kizhi), which is used for fomentation. After oil application, therapists foment the patient with Kizhi which will be dipped in warm medicated oil kept at a constant temperature, and then the kizhi is used to massage the patient all over or in the specific area using soft strokes. Thereafter, the patient is advised to take a hot water bath.
  This therapy helps in removing toxins from the body, clearing the channels, and also providing circulation of blood. This treatment is considered to be very stimulating and detoxifying. This process could go up to 30-45 minutes depending upon the situation of the patient.

• Choornavasthi

  Vasti is an important treatment in Ayurveda and it’s especially meant for rheumatic (Vata) diseases. One of the most important Vasti treatments for Rheumatic fever is Churn Avasthi. This treatment should be done under the guidance of an expert Ayurveda doctor (vaidya) and all kinds of rheumatic (Vata) disorders would have been eliminated with the proper use of Vashti. It has the power to remove toxins from the human body. .

• Lavana Kizhi

  Lavana pinda Sweda (Lavana Kizhi) is a specialized therapy that is performed for diseases related to Bones and muscles. Lavana means Salt. Pinda means a bolus. Sweda means Fomentation or sudation. The swedana karma or sudation therapy which is given by using a bolus which is prepared by the Lavana (salt) is called Lavana pinda Sweda.

• Lavana pinda Sweda increases the peripheral blood supply. It relieves body ache and strengthens muscles and skin, reduces the inflammation of the joints. It acts as a muscle relaxant and relieves joint stiffness. It is also a good technique for relaxation and relieving stress.

Rheumatic fever is marked by inflammation and pain in the joints. It chiefly affects young people and is caused by a streptococcal infection. The Ayurvedic treatments that help to manage symptoms of rheumatic fever are Churna kizhi, Choornavasthi, and Lavanakizhi.