Volume : 12, Issue : 04, April – 2025
Title:
ASSESSING EFFICACY OF COMBINED EXTRACT OF TAMARINDUS INDICA SEEDS AND CURCUMA LONGA RHIZOMES ON ANTI-ARTHRITIC ACTIVITY
Authors :
Venkata lakshmi Alluri, Jyothi Prasanna. Alajangi, Indu Sri Priya. Allada,Sai Sri Durga. Allapalli, Srinivas. Kolli, Narendra. Devaboyina
Abstract :
Knee pain is a common condition that effects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury such as a ruptured ligament or cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common reason for physical disability along with the age. Herbal cream is an anti-inflammatory formulation which contains ethanolic extract of Tamarindus indica and ethanolic extract of Curcuma longa rhizomes.
The study investigates the efficacy of a topical herbal cream in managing knee joint pain, exploring its potential to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with conditions like Osteoarthritis, by utilizing a blend of natural plant extracts known for their Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, applied directly to the affect knee area, aiming to provide a safe and well-tolerated alternative pain management strategy compared to conventional pharmaceutical treatments.
The intervention is a cream formulated with a combination of herbal extracts believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties The cream is applied directly to the knee joint. Allowing the active ingredients to penetrate the skin and potentially act locally to reduce pain and inflammation. The study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the herbal cream in managing knee pain, potentially offering a natural alternative with minimal side effects.
KEY WORDS: Anti-inflammatory, Herbal cream, Management, Rheumatoid arthritis
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Venkata Lakshmi Alluri et al., Assessing Efficacy Of Combined Extract Of Tamarindus Indica Seeds And Curcuma Longa Rhizomes On Anti-Arthritic Activity., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(04).
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