Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for swelling.
Disease symptoms: Stiffness or swelling, tenderness, trouble in the movement of the affected area.
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.) and 5 ml of Mustard oil.
Preparation: Crush both the ingredients together to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste to the affected area once daily till cure.
Ingredients’ availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Mustard oil is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Schumacher, M., Cerella, C., Reuter, S., Dicato, M., & Diederich, M. (2011). Anti-inflammatory, pro-apoptotic, and anti-proliferative effects of a methanolic neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract are mediated via modulation of the nuclear factor-?B pathway. Genes & Nutrition, 6(2), 149-160.
