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K. Selvaraj |
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Tirunelveli |
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Tamil Nadu |
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Practice |
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| Title |
Treating fractured leg in sheep |
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| Abstract |
Aqueous extract of Tamarindus indica fruit pulp mitigated fluoride toxicity, which was responsible for breakdown of osteoblast and osteocytes (bone forming cells) (Ranjan et. al (2009); Indian J of Exp. Bio.; 47: 900-905). Also see Honey Bee, 9(4): 9, 1998 |
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K. Selvaraj maintains a herd of 35 sheep for his livelihood. When the leg of a sheep is fractured, he soaks 200 g of tamarind seeds in water for four hours and then grinds them into a paste. It is then boiled with a little water till a concentrated paste is obtained. Paste is applied over the fractured leg, covered with coconut husk for support and tied tightly with a bandage. The sheep is given rest without much movement for four days. If needed, sheep is bandaged again with tamarind seed paste.
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| Volume No. |
Honey bee 21(2), 12, 2010 |
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| Call Number |
20211 |
