- It is a condition in which joints become inflamed or painful.
- It is caused by Sū’-i Mizāj Sāda (Simple morbid temperament) of joints, predominance of one or more humours and vapours/gases, weakness of joints, excessive intake of food, lack of physical work, consumption of alcohol, hereditary, mental stress, intercourse just after meal and injury.
- It is characterized by pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement of affected joint. Skin on and around the joint looks red and bright and reflects pain on touch. Other symptoms of predominant humour are also observed.
- It is a condition in which joints become inflamed or painful.
- It is caused by Sū’-i Mizāj Sāda (Simple morbid temperament) of joints, predominance of one or more humours and vapours/gases, weakness of joints, excessive intake of food, lack of physical work, consumption of alcohol, hereditary, mental stress, intercourse just after meal and injury.
- It is characterized by pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement of affected joint. Skin on and around the joint looks red and bright and reflects pain on touch. Other symptoms of predominant humour are also observed.
- Joshānda-i Halayla for Waja‘-i Mafāsil Safrāwī.
- Mā’ al-‘Asl (Honey water) with Tukhm-i Karafs (Apium graveolens, Linn.)
- Oral administration of Qurs (Tablet) containing following
ingredients . - Shahm-i Hanzal (Fruit pulp of Citrullus colocynthis, Linn.), Suranjān (Colchicum luteum, Linn.), Būzīdān (Chrysanthemum indicum, Linn.).
- Local application of Zimād (Paste) containing following ingredients to relieve pain
- Afyūn (Dried latex of Papaver somniferum,Linn.), Yabrūj (Atropa acuminate, Royle.), Āb-i Kāhū (Juice of Lactuca sativa, Linn.).
- Local application of Zimād (Paste) containing following ingredients1:
- Asapghol (Plantago ovata, Forsk.) and Sirka (vinegar) in Waja‘-i Mafāsil Safrāwī.
- Local application of Zimād (Paste) containing following ingredients.
- Kadū (Cucurbita moschata, (Duchesne) Poir.), Kāhū (Lactuca sativa, Linn.), Kāfūr (Cinnamomum camphora, Linn) with vinegar and Āb-i Kishnīz Sabz (Fresh coriander Juice).
Compound drugs:
| Habb-i Azārāqī | 1 tablet with ‘Arq-i Bādiyān in morning. |
| Habb-i Asgand | 2 tablet at bed time with lukewarm water. |
| Habb-i Gul-i Ākh | 2 tablets twice a day. |
| Ma‘jūn-i Suranjān | 7 gm. twice a day. |
| Safūf-i Suranjān | 7-14gm. for Waja‘-i Mafāsil Hār. |
| Ma‘jūn-i Chobchīnī | 9 gm. |
| Ma‘jūn-i Jugrāj Gugal | 5-10gm. daily |
| Habb-i Muqil | 500mg.-1 gm. |
| Habb-i Muntin Akbar | 5-10 gm. |
| Roghan-i Bābūna | Local application |
| Roghan-i Mafāsil | Local application |
| Roghan-i Chahārbarg | Local application |
| Roghan-i Haftbarg | Local application |
| Roghan Surkh | Local application |
- Aghziya Ghalīza;Dry and viscous foods such as dry date, Adas Musallam (Lens esculenta Moench.) etc. These are of two types i.e. Mahmuda (that produces good humour) and Ghayr Mahmuda (that produces morbid humour).
- Sharāb (Alcohol)
- Aghziya Hāmiza;Sour foods e.g. lemon, sour pomegranate,sour apple, orange, vinegar, curd, etc. They change the thick waste product of stomach into smaller particles.
- Fasd (Bloodletting) in case of Waja‘-i Mafāsil Damawī and Sawdāwī.
- Qay’ (Emesis) in case of Waja‘-i Mafāsil Balghamī.
- Idrār (Diuresis)
- Hijāma (Cupping)
- Huqna (Enema) in case of chronic Waja‘-i Mafāsil.
- Natūl (Irrigation) of chilled water on the joints to relieve the pain.
- Ābzan (Sitz bath) in case of Waja‘-i Mafāsil Sawdāwī.
- Hot fomentation is given by rubbing hand on affected joint.
- Massage with oils on joints.
- Aghziya Latīfa;Food stuff which are easy to digest but have little nutritional value, and produce such a sanguine which is normal in viscosity.these are of two types i.e. Mahmuda ( that produce good humour) and Ghayr Mahmuda (that produce morbid humour) e.g.garlic, radish, spicy and salty foods,etc.
- Do moderate exercise before meal.
- Avoid excessive Hammām.
- Avoid Anger.
- Avoid Alcohol.
- Avoid Excessive food.
- Avoid excessive coitus.