Arthritis is a crippling disorder characterized by inflammation of joints accompanied by chronic pain. Of the 100 different types, the most common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. In most cases there is no cure and a patient suffers continuous to intermittent pain ranging from mild to excruciating. Osteoarthritis affects the major joints and usually occurs in the elderly due to wear and tear of bones and joints. In rheumatoid arthritis the immune system attacks body tissues, damages tissues and cartilages and results in bones wearing out. Arthritis limits flexibility and movement besides causing general weakness. At best a doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers supported by physiotherapy.

Ayurveda takes a different approach to arthritis treatment. The herbs used for natural ayurvedic treatment of arthritis are asthisanhar, suranjan, chobchini, long (cloves), jaiphal, rigni, guggul, ashwagandha, nirgundi, ghavpatta, nagkesar, piplamul, haritki, rasna, nag bhasm, ramayphal and godanti gadtal bhasm (arsenil trisulphidum). These herbs are combined in the best proportions in Rumacure capsules, an ayurvedic herbal preparation claiming to confer immense benefit to those suffering from arthritis. Is it really effective or are you just spending money?

Take a look at the herbs used in Rumacure. Asthisanhar or cissus quadrangularis is known since ages as being effective in promoting quick healing of broken bones. Colchicum Inteum or Suranjan is proven in reducing inflammation and providing pain relief. Long or cloves are the most powerful intoxidants and pain relievers. Jaiphal works on the brain as a pacifier, detoxifies and heals. Ashwagandha helps cellular regeneration, is an adaptogen, tonic for both brain and muscles. Rasna is another known herb with powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory action while improving muscle strength. Chobchini is analgesic and anti-inflammatory and its special property is that it imparts flexibility to joints. Godanti Hadtal bhasma is an analgesic and is also rich in calcium and other minerals, helping maintain bone strength and regeneration. Nirgundi contains hydroxybenzoic acid, isoorientin, chrysophenol D, aromatic oils sabinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol and globulol all of which combine to give analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits. Piplamul or pippali is a rejuvenator, pacifies kapha dosha, is a vasodilator, febrifuge, analgesic, liver tonic and digestion improver helping in better absorption of nutrients as well as removal of toxins. Kuchla or Ramayphal contains strychnine, an alkaloid found to be quite helpful in rheumatism and arthritis.

It is a well known fact that allopathic analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs may cause acidity, at the least or some other complications when interacting with other medications. Rumacure is said to be safe and effective. It is not difficult to see why when the right herbs have been chosen in this unique formulation. Efficacy of herbal medicines for arthritis is related to the availability of active components in the right quantity. Laboratory testing is difficult and the best way to test efficacy of Rumacure is through practical administration.

Two middle aged men were chosen. One was given pain killer pills to take for two months for rheumatoid arthritis. Another with the same complaint was given Rumacure capsule to be taken thrice a day with water or milk. Unsurprisingly, the subject on Rumacure reported dramatic relief in pain and inflammation that had subsided to be barely noticeable. He also reported increased energy and mental alertness. The other man on pain killer pills did not report any symptomatic relief. This clearly shows in an unbiased way that ancient ayurvedic herbs, when chosen and combined in the correct way, work wonders without any side effects.