Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for arthritis.
Disease symptoms: Pain, stiffness, swelling, redness.
Ingredients: 5 nos leaves of Kala dhatura (Datura metel L.), Karu tel (Mustard oil).
Preparation: Collect and wash the leaves. Apply the oil on it and slightly heat it.
Dosage/Application: Tie the warm leaves on joints at night daily for 7 days.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Mustard oil is available in local markets.
Suggested Reading(s):
Yang, B. Y., Cheng, Y. G., Liu, Y., Liu, Y., Tan, J. Y., Guan, W.,& Kuang, H. X. (2019). Datura Metel L. Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis and Inhibits Inflammatory Cytokines Production through TLR7/8–MyD88–NF-kB–NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway. Molecules, 24(11), 2157.
