Ficus racemosa L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Gout
By : Ms. Jyothi Bhatta Kudinalli,
Chikmagalur,
Karnataka
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested
treatment for gout.
Disease symptoms: Swelling, redness,
tenderness in the joints, burning sensation in big toe, severe pain
Ingredients: One handful of the bark of Atta (Ficus racemosa
L.)
Preparation: Boil the bark in water to prepare
a decoction and collect the filtrate.
Dosage/Application: Consume
one cup of the decoction once daily until recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Lakshmi, T., Roy, A., Rexlin, P., & Raghunandhakumar, S. In vitro evaluation of antioxidant, anti-arthritic activity of Ficus racemosa extract. Plant cell biotechnology and molecular biology, 21(25&26), 31-36.
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