Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Difficulty in breathing, chest pain, breathlessness
Ingredients: 20-30 g leaves of Ardusi (Justicia adhatoda L.).
Preparation: Boil the leaves in 100 ml water and filter it.
Dosage/Application: Consume 100 ml decoction once daily for 3-5 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Gulati, K., Rai, N., Chaudhary, S., & Ray, A. (2016). Nutraceuticals in respiratory disorders. In R. C. Gupta (Ed.), Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity, (pp. 75–86). Massachusetts/USA : Academic Press.