Abstract

This study was planned to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Herbal liniment in orthopedic disorders. One hundred patients of either sex in the age group of 10 to 63 years were enrolled in the study after they fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients applied Herbal liniment over the affected area, twice daily with gentle rubbing for a period of one month. Statistical analysis of changes in various parameters from baseline values was evaluated by Wilcoxon Signed Rank test. This study indicated that there was a significant reduction in pain, joint tenderness, joint swelling, mobility restriction and early morning joint stiffness. In patients with periarthritis shoulder joint, osteoarthritis knee joints, and nonspecific arthritis, there was moderate reduction of pain. There were no adverse events reported or observed during the entire period. Source of support: The Himalaya drug company, Bangalore.

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