Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness
Ingredients: 100 g leaves of Mamejava (Enicostema axillare (Poir. ex Lam.) A.Raynal).
Preparation: Dry and crush the leaves of Mamejava to make a powder. Boil 10 g of prepared powder in 1 glassful of water until it reduces to 1 cupful.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared decoction once daily for 10 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in the nearby forest.
Suggested Reading(s):
Semenya, S. S., & Maroyi, A. (2018). Plants used by Bapedi traditional healers to treat asthma and related symptoms in Limpopo province, South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018, 2183705.
