Juice of half a nimbu in a glass of warm water, first thing in the morning, with or without a little honey.
Traditional
हल्दी · Turmeric
½ tsp haldi in a cup of warm milk or warm water, once or twice a day. A pinch of black pepper with it helps the body absorb it.
Traditional
CautionThe amount used in cooking is safe. In tablet or extract form it does not go with blood-thinning medicines. Avoid larger amounts if you have gallstones. Stop before surgery.
तिल · Sesame
A tablespoon of black sesame seeds, lightly roasted and chewed well, or ground with jaggery into a small ladoo — one a day.
Traditional
पानी · Water
Warm water sipped through the day — never cold, never gulped, and not with meals.
Traditional
On this page Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.
Naturopathy
Rest the joint, cold pack during the flare, three litres of water.
Fruit fast for two days; no protein-heavy food.
Classical Formulations
योगराज गुग्गुलु · Yogaraj Guggulu
Dose: 2–4 tablets (500 mg) · Warm water after meals