Oryza sativa L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Backache
By : Mr. Suvarna SHG ,
Idukki,
Kerala
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested
treatment for backache.
Ingredients: 100 g seeds of each, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), Alsi (Linum
usitatissimum L.), and Rice (Oryza
sativa L.), 200 ml Milk.
Preparation: Roast and crush all the plant parts to prepare a powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume 10 g of the prepared powder with milk once daily on an empty stomach for 7 days.
Ingredient's availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Milk is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Pundarikakshudu, K., Shah, D. H., Panchal, A. H., & Bhavsar, G. C. (2016). Anti-inflammatory activity of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn) seed petroleum ether extract. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 48(4), 441-444.
Rafieian-Kopaei, M., Shakiba, A., Sedighi, M., & Bahmani, M. (2017). The analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Linum usitatissimum in Balb/c mice. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 22(4), 892-896.
Rahman, H., Eswaraiah, M. C., & Dutta, A. M. (2015). In-vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of Oryza sativa Var. joha rice (an aromatic indigenous rice of Assam). American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, 15(1), 115-121.
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