Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for arthritis.
Disease symptoms: Pain, stiffness, swelling, redness
Ingredients: Handful leaves of Kadam (Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) and Mustard oil.
Preparation: Collect the leaves and apply oil over it.
Dosage/Application: Apply the leaves over the affected area and tie a bandage on it.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Mustard oil is available in the local market.

Suggested reading(s): 

Islam, T., Das, A., Shill, K. B., Karmakar, P., Islam, S., & Sattar, M. M. (2015). Evaluation of membrane stabilizing, anthelmintic, antioxidant activity with phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of Neolamarckia cadamba fruits. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 9(5), 151-158.