Inflammation in the bone, muscle and joint tissue sets deep into the affected tissues with time. It becomes chronic and flares up with the slightest triggering factors like faulty food and lifestyle, climate etc. The Rakta Dhatu (blood) coupled up with deranged Vata snares the body in a vicious cycle of pain, swelling and rigidity.Karaskara Ghritham having ‘Karaskara’ or Strychnos nuxvomica as one of its main ingredients, is a potent nervine formula mentioned in the context of ‘Rakta-Vata’ management in Ayurveda. It heals and nourishes the affected joints, and prevents further degeneration.