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Herbal Treatment for Rheumatism

By : Ms. Sarala Haloi , Nalbari, Assam

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for rheumatism.
Disease symptoms: 
Inflammation, pain in joints or fibrous tissue.
Ingredients: Bulb of Nahru (Allium sativum L.), rhizome of Aada (Zingiber officinale Roscoe).
Preparation: Cut and fry the ingredients.
Dosage/Application: Consume the fried mixture twice a day for 10 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. 


Suggested Reading(s):

Funk, J. L., Frye, J. B., Oyarzo, J. N., Chen, J., Zhang, H., & Timmermann, B. N. (2016). Anti-inflammatory effects of the essential oils of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) in experimental rheumatoid arthritis. Pharma Nutrition, 4(3), 123-131.


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.

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