Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness.
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of each Vilva (
Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa), Neem (
Azadirachta indica A.Juss.), Athi (
Ficus racemosa L.), Aruhampul (
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.), Tulsi (
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) and Vetrilai (
Piper betle L.) and 20 ml Honey.
Preparation: Crush all the dried leaves and mix honey and hot water to prepare juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume the juice twice a day daily.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Honey is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Jamshidi, N., & Cohen, M. M. (2017). The clinical efficacy and safety of Tulsi in humans: a systematic review of the literature. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017, 9217567.
Khan, S., Memon, A., Ghanghro, A. B., & Ahmed, L. (2015). In-vitro analysis of antiallergic activity of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) for reduction of wheat allergens. Sindh University Research Journal, 47(3), 485-488.
Mohanto, S., Datta, S., & Mandal, A. (2017). Piper betel Linn.; a brief study. International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 3(2), 1290-1296.
Patel, M. R., Bhalodia, Y. S., Pathak, N. L., Patel, M. S., Suthar, K., Patel, N., Golwala, D. K., & Jivani, N. P. (2013). Study on the mechanism of the bronchodilatory effects of Cynodon dactylon (Linn.) and identification of the active ingredient. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 150(3), 946–952.
Rahman, S., & Parvin, R. (2014). Therapeutic potential of Aegle marmelos (L.)-an overview. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 4(1), 71-77.
Saleem, M., & Byahatti, V. V. In-vitro evaluation of antiasthmatic activity of Ficus racemosa L. (Moraceae). International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 10(4), 2040-2044.
