Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain.
Disease symptoms: Joint swelling, joint tenderness, locking of joint, difficulty in walking
Ingredients: 25 g stem of Aakash babar (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the stem to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste over the affected area twice daily for 30 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby fields.



Suggested Readings:


Suresh, V., Sruthi, V., Padmaja, B., & Asha, V. V. (2011). In vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 134(3), 872-877.