Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Rheumatism
By : Mr. Baldevbhai Ishwarbhai Patel ,
Sabar Kantha,
Gujarat
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for rheumatism.
Disease symptoms: Inflammation and pain in joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue.
Ingredients: Shoot of Galo (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson) (twined over Neem tree).
Preparation: Boil the shoot of Galo in water to prepare a decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume 100 ml of the prepared decoction.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in the nearby forest.
Suggested Reading(s):
Paval, J., Kaitheri, S. K., Govindan, S., Mohammed, C. A., Kumar, R. S., Narayanan, S. N., & Maloor, P. A. (2011). Anti-arthritic activity of the plant Tinospora cordifolia Willd. Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology, 5(1), 11-16.
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