Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for rheumatism.  
Disease symptoms: Inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue.  
Ingredients: 1-inch stem of Kachu (Calla L.), 1-inch tuber of Kachu (Calla L.), 25 g bulbs of Rasun (Allium sativum L.), 25 g seeds of Gol Mirch (Piper nigrum L.), 25 g bark of Arjun (Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.) and 1250 ml Milk.
Preparation: Cut all the ingredients and dry them. Grind them to make powder. Boil the powder in the milk to form condense milk. Prepare tablets from the condensed paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 tablet thrice daily for 3 weeks.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in the nearby fields. Milk is available in the local market. 

Suggested Reading(s):

Mani, A., Vasanthi, C., Gopal, V., & Chellathai, D. (2016). Role of phyto-stabilised silver nanoparticles in suppressing adjuvant induced arthritis in rats. International Immunopharmacology, 41, 17-23.

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.

Tyagi, P., & Khan, H. A. (2018). Amelioration of oxidative stress in the joint tissue may be the basis for the antiarthritic activity of T erminalia arjuna bark extract. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 21(12), 2079-2088.