Allium sativum L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Rheumatism
By : Ms. Shah Begum Pirzada,
Kupwara,
Jammu & Kashmir
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested
treatment for rheumatism.
Disease symptoms: Inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue.
Ingredients: 100 g root of Kuth (Aucklandia
costus Falc.), 50 g bulb of Garlic (Allium sativum L.), 200 g fruits of Apple (Malus
domestica (Suckow) Borkh.), 10 ml Vinegar and 50 ml Milk.
Preparation: Crush all the plant parts and add vinegar to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1-2 spoons of prepared mixture with milk once daily after food.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places and other ingredients are available in the local market.
Suggested reading(s):
Brueggemann, J., Weisshaar, B., & Sagasser, M. (2010). A WD40-repeat gene from Malus× domestica is a functional homologue of Arabidopsis thaliana Transparent testa
glabra1. Plant cell reports, 29(3), 285-294.
Moosavian, S. P., Paknahad, Z., Habibagahi, Z., & Maracy, M. (2020). The effects of garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers, fatigue, and clinical symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized, double?blind, placebo?controlled trial. Phytotherapy research, 34(11), 2953-2962.
Tag, H. M., Khaled, H. E., Ismail, H. A., & El-Shenawy, N. S. (2016). Evaluation of anti-inflammatory potential of the ethanolic extract of the Saussurea lappa root (costus) on adjuvant-induced monoarthritis in rats. Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology, 27(1), 71-78.
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