Sciatica: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies
Radiating pain along the track of the sciatic nerve caused by pitta moving in majja dhatu.
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Recommended Herbs for Sciatica
Alfalfa Herb with astringent and slightly bitter taste, anti-vata and anti-kapha properties, anti-inflammatory, effective for cleansing toxins from the large intestine Castor Oil Plant RicinuscommunisLinn. (R. dicoccus) Castor oil is the king of purgatives, Eranda for stalled Apana Vayu. A teaspoon at bedtime softens dry stools; warmed and rubbed, it loosens sciatica and arthritic joints. Sapphire Sapphire (Al2O3 — Corundum with iron/titanium) Indranila (Blue Sapphire) is a blue precious gemstone. It is considered cooling and anti-toxic. Its Bhasma is used in poisoning and eye diseases. It is associated with Saturn (Shani) in Jyotisha (Vedic astrology). Verses: 79.
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