Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for arthritis.
Disease symptoms: Pain, stiffness, swelling, redness.
Ingredients: Leaves of Arni (
Clerodendrum phlomidis L.f.).
Preparation: Collect and wash the leaves.
Dosage/Application: Spread the leaves over the mattress and sleep on it overnight.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kilimozhi, D., Parthasarathy, V., & Amuthavalli, N. (2009). Effect of Clerodendrum phlomidis on adjuvant induced arthritis in rats: A radiographic densitometric analysis. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 1(4), 1434-41.
