Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for swelling
Disease symptoms: Pain, inflammation, swelling.
Ingredients: 500 ml Neem oil (
Azadirachta indica A.Juss.), 100 gm rhizome powder of Turmeric (
Curcuma
longa L.), and 10 gm camphor.
Preparation: Boil all the ingredients together, cool and store in a bottle.
Dosage/Application: Apply the medicated oil externally on the affected area.
Ingredients' availability: The ingredients are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Jurenka, J. S. (2009). Anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin, a major constituent of Curcuma longa: a review of preclinical and clinical research. Alternative Medicine Review, 14(2), 141-153.
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.
