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In Ayurveda this disease described as Amavata, first in Madhav Nidan. This disease is dominated pathologically by Ama and Vata. Due to different causative factors there is improper metabolism of food which results formation of an intermediate product which is toxic in nature known as Ama. This Ama, if not excreted from the body, it absorbed in the body and produce pain, inflammation and stiffness in joints. Rheumatoid Arthritis (R.A.) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause, chiefly affecting synovial membranes of multiple joints. According to Ayurveda, freedom from disease is not only health to be healthy, a person should be happy physically, mentally, socially and also spiritually. Drastic change in life style of human and pollution have not only created social problems but also have a great impact over health which has lead to exacerbation of certain disorders which is Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis) is one of them. Pain relating to body or mind or both has been an obstacle in the pathway leading to happy life. Sometimes pain can be so severe as to disable the person, cripple and make him confined to bed. Joint disorder, particularly Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis) is a leading cause of disability. Amavata is common musculoskeletal conditions affecting individuals across the country. Amavata is one of the chronic diseases mainly affecting the joints with pain of severe degree being the main symptom with progressive destruction of the joints with crippling and deformities, arthritis poses an unavoidable clinical situation and prolonged morbidity warranting an active care. It is seen most commonly in the patients due to their changing dietetic habits, social structure, environment and mental stress and strain. Ama and Vata are the two main pathognomic factors held responsible for causation of Amavata. Derangement of Agni that is Agnimandya is a chief factor responsible for the formation of Ama, which is main pathological entity of the disease. The etiological factor for both vitiation of Vata and formation of Ama are responsible for the manifestation of the disease. General management of Amavata includes Nidan Parivarjan/ elimination of cause, Langhan, Deepan, Pachan to promote Agni, Appropriate Elimination of Ama by Selective Sodhan , Dietary Restrictions advocating Katu, Tikta, Usna, Laghu and Use of Medication for Pain & Inflammation , Snehana, Swedan, Vasti in chronic Niramawastha, Local care of Inflamed Joints, Exercise & Physiotherapy, Samshaman Treatment with specific drugs, Rehabilitative procedures and long follow-ups.