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Amavata is the most crippling and disabling joint disorder that affects the general population. Patients complains of pain, stiffness, and swelling in multiple joints, which makes it difficult for them to do daily work. According to clinical presentation, Pravriddha Amavata closely resembles with Rheumatoid arthritis (R.A) in accordance with their similarities on clinical features like pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, redness, general debility. Now a days Rheumatoid arthritis has been more common and distressing among all joints problem. It affects approximately 0.8% of the population (ranges from 0.3-2.1%) worldwide.1 The prevalence of RA in India is 0.7%.2 Acharaya Chakradutta has described the principles of treatment for the disease Amavata, which includes Langhana, Swedana, use of Tikta, Katu, and Deepaniya drugs, Virechana, Snehapana, and administration of Anuvasana as well as Kshara Basti.3 Acharaya Yogaratnakar have added Ruksha Sweda with Baluka Pottali and Upanaha without Sneha along with these measures4. The case presented here is a 27-year-old female who came with complaints of Pain and Swelling in multiple joints and Stiffness in whole body from 2-3 months. Vaitarana Basti was given to the patient for about 2 months. The response to this treatment was recorded and therapeutic effects were evaluated through symptomatic relief.