When treating arthritis, ayurveda bases its treatment on the patient’s food habits and the type of constitution one has. The practitioners first make an estimation of the amount of vata, pitta and kapha. The three doshas are taken into consideration when treating arthritis. Through this healing method one tries to eradicate ama from colon. For that one is prescribed either haritaki or amalaki or bibbitaki depending on the constitution. There are herbals oils which are used to relieve pain. It will help you to revitalize yourself.