| PAS_1 |
Cryptolepis buchanani (Ganglong, family Asclepiadaceae) is a climbing tree widely used in folk medicine in Southeast Asia. Also its root, stem, and leaves are used for the treatment of bone fracture by tribal people in Arunachal Pradesh. It shows antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and chondroprotective activities. Cissus quadrangularis (Harjor, family Vitaceae) has been known for its bone healing properties for many centuries (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5512407/#:~:text=Acacia%20arabica%20(Babool%2C%20family%20Mimosaceae,dislocation%20of%20bones%20stiff%20joint.) |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Arid western Plains (5.1),
Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) South Saurashtra Zone (GJ.7) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Damage to adjacent structures such as nerves, muscles or blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots (for spine fractures), or cranial contents (for skull fractures) may cause other specific signs and symptoms. Also includes pain, disability, and deformity. If the fracture union is not achieved, the patient may suffer long-term disability. |
| Disease Description |
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several pieces. A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress, or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone cancer, or osteogenesis imperfecta, where the fracture is then properly termed a pathologic fracture. |
| Disease Control |
Splints – to stop movement of the broken limb.
Braces – to support the bone.
Plaster cast – to provide support and immobilise the bone.
Traction – a less common option.
Surgically inserted metal rods or plates – to hold the bone pieces together.
Pain relief. |
| Disease Prevention |
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| Precautions |
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| Procedure of Use |
Due to tumbling or locking horns with other animals, the animal may sustain fracture. This may result in muscle sprain accompanied by bleeding. Palpitation is one sure sign of fracture. In the initial stage of fracture, the damage may be less. But if proper care is not taken, there are chances of maggot formation in the affected part. To treat this problem, Mahendra kumar Bhagvanji Tazpara of Rangpur village of Keshod Taluka, uses the nodules of hadjori creeper (Cissus quadrangularis), which are crushed and its extract is obtained. This extract is drenched to the affected animal twice a day with the help of drenching pipe. Adjust the broken bone part proficiently and apply, the pulp of nodules of creeper that is left after extracting the extract and then tied with the bandage. Due to this treatment, the animal is cured in 12 to 14 days of the problem.
(As per the opinion of Dr. Sanjay Goswamy, hadjori (Cissus quadrangularis) is a scientifically proven herbal painkiller and healer of the fractured bone). |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
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| Global Context |
Bone fracture in livestock animals is spread worldwide. |
| Lesson Implication |
Edema and hematoma of nearby soft tissues caused by ruptured bone marrow evokes pressure pain.
Involuntary muscle spasms trying to hold bone fragments in place. |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000002858 |
| Reference |
Lok(5)6, Dec.-2000, Pg.No.-8 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1191 |
| Reference |
Lok(5)6, Dec.-2000, Pg.No.-8 |
| Scout |
HBN |
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