Vitex negundo L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
By : Mr. Kishan ,
Nawada,
Bihar
Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Disease symptoms: Tender, warm, swollen joints.
Ingredients: 250 g fresh or dry bark or leaves of Nigundi (Vitex negundo L.), 100 g Whole plant Rasna (Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) Hook. ex G.Don) and 100 g rhizome of Sonth (Zingiber officinale Roscoe).
Preparation: Crush all the ingredients and boil in an earthing pot to prepare a decoction. Collect the filtrate and store it in a glass bottle.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 tablespoons decoction on an empty stomach twice daily for 2-3 months.
Precaution: Avoid sour and spicy food.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places and in the local market.
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. PharmaNutrition, 4(3), 123-131.
Singh, A., & Duggal, S. (2009). Medicinal orchids-an overview. Ethnobotanical leaflets, 2009(3), 399-412.
Zheng, C. J., Zhao, X. X., Ai, H. W., Lin, B., Han, T., Jiang, Y. P., ... & Qin, L. P. (2014). Therapeutic effects of standardized Vitex negundo seeds extract on complete Freund's adjuvant induced arthritis in rats. Phytomedicine, 21(6), 838-846.
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