The ayurveda suggests that arthritis is caused primarily by an excess of ama and lack of agni. This can be caused by poor digestion and a weakened colon, resulting in the accumulation of undigested food and the build up of waste matter. Ayurvedic treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis starts with pacification of Vata and elimination of toxins from the body. Herbal medicines are administered to improve the digestive fire and prevent further formation of ama. Poor digestion allows toxins to accumulate in the body, and problems with the colon allow the toxins to reach the joints.

Medicines strengthens the metabolic pathways that prevent circulatory channels to joints from becoming blocked by impurities.
Strengthens digestion to create nutritional plasma that is pure and easy to assimilate.
Improves the lubrication of joints.
Balances nervous system function and its sensitivity to pain.
Ayurveda aims at diet correction and improving metabolism is the long term and sustainable solution of arthritis and joint pain.