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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.) |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
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| 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. |
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| Procedure of Use |
In case of limb fracture, there is a swelling in the limb portion and the animal does not move. The animal develops temperature and does not show interest in feeding.
To treat limb fracture, use 200 gram leaves of coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum) plant. The leaves are pounded and an extract is prepared. The extract is diluted and 250 millilitre solution drenched to the affected animal for three times on alternate days. After the juice is extracted, the remaining mash is applied on the broken limb of the animal and the area tied with a bandage. The bandage is tied for 15 days. The animal will be cured of the fracture, There is no side-effect to the treatment.
It is a traditional practice learnt from forefathers. |
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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 |
DTP0010000003066 |
| Reference |
Dahod-99/1 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1263 |
| Reference |
Dahod-99/1 |
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HBN |
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