The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for gout. Disease symptoms: Severe pain, redness and swelling in joints, often the big toe.
Ingredients: 50 g roots of Gurju (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson) and 50 g flower of Ghoptayful (Brugmansia suaveolens (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Sweet). Preparation: Crush and boil the ingredients in 1 L of water. Dosage/Application:Apply the decoction to the affected area once daily till cure. Ingredient’s availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Paval, J., Kaitheri, S. K., Govindan, S., Mohammed, C. A., Kumar, R. S., Narayanan, S. N., & Maloor, P. A. (2011). Anti-arthritic activity of the plant Tinospora cordifolia Willd. Journal of herbal medicine and toxicology, 5(1), 11-16.
