Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain.
Disease symptoms: Joint swelling, joint tenderness.
Ingredients: Leaves of Veliparuthi (Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.) and Salt.
Preparation: Crush the leaves with salt to make a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste to the affected area.
Ingredient availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Salt is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Sutar, N. G., Sharma, Y. P., Kendre, P. N., Panigrahi, M. K., Deshmukh, T. A., & Jain, N. P. (2009). Anti-inflammatory activity of whole plant of Pergularia daemia linn. in albino rats. Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology, 3(1), 131-132.
