Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for neck pain.
Disease symptoms: Stiff neck, numbness, headache.
Ingredients: Roots of Madar (Erythrina indica Lam.), Mustard oil (Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch). 
Preparation: Grind the roots to extract the juice and boil the juice with mustard oil to prepare a paste. 
Dosage/Application: Apply the paste on the neck every day in the afternoon and massage for 10 days.
Ingredients' availability: The ingredients are available in the nearby areas.

Suggested Reading(s):

Alam, M. B., Hossain, M. S., & Haque, M. E. (2011). Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the leaf extract of Brassica nigra. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2(2), 303-310.

Jayakumari, S., Ravichandiran, V., Karthik, J., Deepa, N., Anbu, J., & Vijayalakshmi, A. (2009). Anti-inflammatory activity of Erythrina indica Linn. leaves. Natural Products an Indian Journal, 5(2), 50-53.