Brassica rapa L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Asthma
By : Mr. Dhaneshwar Thakur ,
Hazaribag,
Jharkhand
Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness.
Ingredients: Root of Salgam (Brassica rapa L.), root of Gajar
(Daucus carota L.) and the leafy bud of Bandha gobhi (Brassica oleracea L.).
Preparation: Crush all the ingredients to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume the juice daily once for 1 month.
Precaution:
Avoid sweet foods.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in the winter season.
Suggested Reading(s):
Afzal, M., Kazmi, I., Kaur, R., Ahmad, A., Pravez, M., & Anwar, F. (2013). Comparison of protective and curative potential of Daucus carota root extract on renal ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. Pharmaceutical Biology, 51(7), 856-862.
Dai, Y. L., Shao, G. L., & Wang, F. (2015). Extract of Brassica rapa suppresses ovalbumin-induced asthma by down-regulating NF-?B and p38 MAPK activity. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 10(1), 106-114.
Ravikumar, C. (2015). Therapeutic potential of Brassica oleracea (broccoli)–a review. International Journal of Drug Development and Research, 7(2), 009-010.
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