Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Joint Pain
By : Mr. Ramchandra Turi,
Gumla,
Jharkhand
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for joint pain.
Disease symptoms: Swelling, stiffness, difficulty in movement
Ingredients: 25 ml latex of
Akwan (Calotropis
procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton).
Preparation: Collect the latex from the plant.
Dosage/Application: Apply the latex over the affected area once daily till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Chaudhary, P., Ramos, M. V., da Silveira Vasconcelos, M., & Kumar, V. L. (2016). Protective effect of high molecular weight protein sub-fraction of Calotropis procera latex in monoarthritic rats. Pharmacognosy magazine, 12(Suppl 2), S147.
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