Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness
Ingredients: 1-2 bulbs of Onion (Allium cepa L.)
Preparation: Wash and crush the bulb to extract juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1/2 cup of prepared juice once daily for 2 weeks.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ghorani, V., Marefati, N., Shakeri, F., Rezaee, R., Boskabady, M., & Boskabady, M. H. (2018). The effects of Allium cepa extract on tracheal responsiveness, lung inflammatory cells and phospholipase A2 level in asthmatic rats. Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 17(3), 221-231.
