Tamarindus indica L.
Courtesy: Dr. Hitendra Ram
Herbal Treatment for Leg Swelling
By : Mr. Shivnath Paswan ,
Vaishali,
Bihar
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for leg swelling.
Disease symptoms: Inflammation, difficulty in movement, limping.
Ingredients: 50 g leaves of Imli (Tamarindus indica L.), 50 g whole plant of Amarlati (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.) and 50 g bark of Sohjan (Moringa oleifera Lam.).
Preparation: Boil all the plant parts in water to prepare decoction.
Dosage/Application: Warm compress with the cloth dipped in decoction twice daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Komakech, R., Kim, Y. G.,
Matsabisa, G. M., & Kang, Y. (2019). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
potential of Tamarindus indica Linn.(Fabaceae): a narrative review. Integrative Medicine Research, 8(3), 181-186.
Saleem, A., Saleem, M.,
& Akhtar, M. F. (2020). Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic
potential of Moringa oleifera Lam: An ethnomedicinal plant of
Moringaceae family. South African Journal of Botany, 128, 246-256.
Udavant, P. B.,
Satyanarayana, S. V., & Upasani, C. D. (2012). Preliminary screening of Cuscuta
reflexa stems for anti inflammatory and cytotoxic activity. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2(3), S1303-S1307.
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