Abstract
Background: 20% to30 % elderly population suffers with Musculoskeletal disorders such as Multiple joint pains, Low back pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis. Multiple treatment modalities are in vogue to treat MSDs all over the world but neither provides adequate pain relief nor modifies the disease process. Hence majority of the tribal population prefer traditional healers for treating MSDs as they are safe, effective, inexpensive and easily available. Aim & Objectives: Quantitative analysis of Medicinal plants used by the traditional healers of Karanja block of Wardha district for treating musculoskeletal disorders. Material & Methods: The survey study was carried out through field visits. Questionnaire, personal interviews and discussions with the traditional healers were used for data collection. Specific pharmacological properties of herbal drugs used by the traditional healers to treat MSDs were authenticated by taxonomist and forest range officer and verified through Nighantus and Samhitas. Observations & results: Total 17 traditional healers were interviewed for data collection. Total 23 plant species belonging to 20 families were indentified and documented for the treatment of MSDs. Tribal utilized 9 varieties of plant parts from 4 types of habitat and treat the patients of MSDs with 5 types of medicinal preparations through external and internal applications.
Highlights
Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is the term, used to expound the range of states that involve joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues, which are normally progressive and associated with pain[1]
20% to30 % elderly population suffers with Musculoskeletal disorders such as Multiple joint pains, Low back pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis
The most common musculoskeletal conditions are osteoarthritis, back and neck pain, fractures associated with bone fragility, injury and systemic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis[2]
Summary
Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is the term, used to expound the range of states that involve joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues, which are normally progressive and associated with pain[1]. Different treatment modalities are used to treat MSDs all over the world which includes ultrasound treatment, administration of analgesics and Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) but their use neither provides adequate pain relief nor modifies the disease process These managements are costlier for the general public and associated with side effects [5,6]. Bharat Rathi et al, Quantitative analysis of Medicinal Plants for treating Musculoskeletal disorders used in this region for treating MSDs has not yet been carried out In this survey study, an attempt is made to document the herbal medicinal plants used by the tribal healers to treat the musculoskeletal disorders of Karanja Ghadge block of Wardha district
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