Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.
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Herbal Treatment for Joint Pain
By : Mr. Bandhan Singh Dharwar,
Hazaribag,
Jharkhand
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain.
Disease symptoms: Swelling of joints, stiffness, tenderness.
Ingredients: 50 g bark of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna
(Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.).
Preparation: Crush the bark to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste over affected area twice daily until relief.
Ingredient's availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested reading(s):
Tyagi, P., & Khan, H. A. (2018). Amelioration of oxidative stress in the joint tissue may be the basis for the antiarthritic activity of Terminalia arjuna bark extract. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 21(12), 2079-2088.
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