Lasuna Thailam for all types of vata pains.

Mix
100gm sesame seed oil
and
50 gm garlic paste

Heat this over a very low flame .The garlic paste sizzles and all the bubbles stop.The oil is removed from the heat at this point of time  as it indicates that all the water has evaporated.
This mixture is cooled and filtered.
25 gm of camphor is added to this lukewarm oil..
This is stored in a glass bottle.
This Lasuna thailam is useful for all types of knee pains , pains due to vata, pains due to sprains .This can be applied twice a day on all the affected areas.the pain definitely reduces after a week.

A good cure for knee pain due to vata doshas

Dry roast methi seeds  and grind to a very fine powder. Filter this powder through a clean ,light and  slightly perforated cotton cloth. This is known as vastrakaaliyam  in Telugu.The resulting powder is very smooth.
                   Eating 3 gm of this powder with a glass of water in the mornings and evenings will definitely decrease the knee pain.One must also practice Vajrasana.This asana helps in digestion and attacks the pain and  decreases the symptoms of knee pain due to vata doshas.
(also see the previous posts for more info on methi seeds)

Mudras for Healing -Part-10-Vaayu Mudra

Vayu mudra

This mudra is practiced for removing the excess and harmful 'wind' in the body.
It is useful for many diseases.The index finger is pressed on the base of the thumb and the thumb is pressed over the index finger.The other fingers are kept straight.
This must be practiced for 15 minutes twice or thrice daily and must be stopped once the symptoms disappear.
Benefits:

1. This immediately removes problems from excess gas in the stomach,bloated feeling and flatulence and constipation.
2. This is a very good mudra for reducing knee pains and joint pains.
3. It is also good for peple who are suffering from vata pains .
4. This mudra benefits people who are anxious all the time about little things,nervousness,it improves the mental strength,sleeplessness,head spinning.
5. It works well even for back pain if it is out of vata dosha and also for people who are suffering from pains due to decrease in the  synovial fluid( which lubricates the joints), and for creaking  noises of bones.
6. This also normalises the working of the ear to a certain extent.
7. This reduces the involuntary twitching of the eyelids
8. It also reduces hiccoughs
9. It also helps and makes the skin normal if it is very flaky and dry.
10. this also works well for chipping of nails due to vata doshas and brittle hair