Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain
Disease symptoms: Redness, swelling, locking of joint, loss of range of motion in joint
Ingredients: 15 - 20 g of leaves and stem of Gurru (Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC.).
Preparation: All the ingredients are mixed to form a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the affected area; twice a day till the ailment is cured. 
Ingredients' availability:  The plant is available at nearby places. 



Suggested Reading(s):

Sunmathi, D., Sivakumar, R., & Ravikumar, K. (2016). In vitro anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. BR. ex DC and Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. International Journal of Advances in Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry, 5(2), 109-115.