Allium cepa L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Arthritis
By : Mr. C. Ramzauva,
Aizawl,
Mizoram
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for arthritis.
Disease symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness.
Ingredients: 125 g leaves of Sap thei (Passiflora edulis Sims), 125 g bulb of Vai purun (Allium cepa L.), 500 g root of Pasaltakaza (Helicia robusta (Roxb.) R.Br. ex Blume), 250 g bark of Sialhma (Helicia excelsa (Roxb.) Blume), 250 g root of Sarzuk (Elaeagnus caudata Schltdl. ex Momiy.), 1 Artui (Egg yolk), 750 ml Zu fang (Fermented sticky rice liquor) and 500 ml Bawnghnute (Unpasteurized Cow Milk).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush all the ingredients to extract the juice. Add 2 L of water to the extracted juice and store it in a glass jar.
Dosage/Application: Consume 40 ml of the extracted juice twice daily till relief.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kumar, K. S., Bhowmik, D., Chiranjib, B., & Tiwari, P. (2010). Allium cepa: A traditional medicinal herb and its health benefits. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(1), 283-291.
Lalrinzuali, K., Vabeiryureilai, M., & Jagetia, G. C. (2016). The analysis of antioxidant activity and phenolic contents of selected medicinal plants of Mizoram. Genomics and Applied Biology, 6 (11), 1-12.
Montanher, A. B., Zucolotto, S. M., Schenkel, E. P., & Fröde, T. S. (2007). Evidence of anti-inflammatory effects of Passiflora edulis in an inflammation model. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 109(2), 281-288.
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