Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for knee pain.
Disease symptoms: Stiffness, inflammation, swelling.
Ingredients: 200 g Manjhal (
Curcuma longa L.), 200 g fruits of Karunjeeragam (
Cuminum cyminum L.), 200 g Thippili (
Piper longum L.), 200 g fruitss of
Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague), 300 g root of Aadathodai (
Justicia adhatoda L.), 300 g root of Mudakkathan (Cardiospermum halicacabum L.), 300 g root of Thiru Neetru Pachilai (
Ocimum basilicum L.), 300 g Aduthinna palai (Aristolochia bracteolata Lam.), 500 ml Neem oil, 500 ml Madhuca oil, 500 ml Pongamia oil, 500 ml Castor oil, and 500 ml coconut oil.
Preparation: Mix and heat all the ingredients. Filter and collect the oil.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared oil with massage over the affected area once daily till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Other ingredients are available in the local market.
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