Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain.
Disease symptoms: Swelling of joints, stiffness, tenderness
Ingredients: 3-4 g leaves of Pambchalan (
Paeonia
emodi Royle) and 2-3 teaspoon Mustard oil.
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves along with mustard oil to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the painful joints twice a day till cure.
Precaution: Avoid contact with eyes.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Mustard oil is available in the local market.
Suggested reading(s):
Chen, L., Lan, Z., Ma, S., Zhao, L., & Yang, X. (2013). Attenuation of gouty arthritis by emodinol in monosodium urate crystal-treated mice. Planta medica, 79(08), 634-638.
