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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by a symmetric polyarthritis and is the most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis. Factors producing RA includes infectious trigger, genetic predisposition and autoimmune response. Since persistently active RA often results in articular cartilage and bone destruction and functional disability, it is vital to diagnose and treat this disease early and aggressively before damage ensues. RA., a systemic disease, may lead to a variety of extra- articular manifestations, including subcutaneous nodules, lung manifestations, pericarditis, peripheral neuropathy, vasculitis and haematologic abnormalities which must be managed accordingly. Despite the progress and advanced treatments, incomplete understanding of the initiating events of RA and the factors perpetuating the chronic inflammatory response remains a barrier to its cure and prevention. In Ayurveda, we can correlate RA, here, with multiple factors like Amavata, Saam vayu, Vatavyadhi, Asthivaha strotas dushti etc. The present case study is a case report of management of a female patient 43 years old with RA. Ayurvedic medication along with modern medicines were found to be effective in this case.