Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for arthritis
Disease symptoms: Joint pain and swelling.
Ingredients: Dried seeds of Rai (Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch), and dried bulbs of Lahsun (Allium sativum L.). 
Preparation: Both ingredients are ground to form a powder.
Dosage/Application: The powder is warmed slightly and then applied externally on the affected area for 7 days.
Ingredients' availability: The ingredients are available in nearby places.

Suggested reading(s): 

Moosavian, S. P., Paknahad, Z., Habibagahi, Z., & Maracy, M. (2020). The effects of garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers, fatigue, and clinical symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized, double?blind, placebo?controlled trial. Phytotherapy Research, 34(11), 2953-2962.

Vinyas, M., Shiv Kumar, Bheemachari, K. Sivaiah, & G. Avinash Kumar Reddy. (2012). Assessment of the anti-arthritic effects of Brassica nigra seed extracts in experimental models in albino rats. International Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2(2), 59-61.