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Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton

( National Innovation Foundation - India )

Herbal Treatment for Asthma

By : Mr. Himmatbhai Jethabhai Dharava, Dahod, Gujarat

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness. 
Ingredients: Leaves of Aakdo (Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton), and Dudheli (Euphorbia hirta L.)
Preparation: Crush the leaves of dudheli to extract the juice and heat the leaves of aakdo.
Dosage/Application: Consume 100 ml of the juice daily morning on an empty stomach for 15-30 days. Apply the heated leaves on the stomach area twice a day daily.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.

Suggested Reading(s):

Aliyu, I. M., Zezi, A. U., Magaji, M. G., Abdu-Aguye, I., Ibrahim, Z. Y., Atiku, I., & Muntaka, A. (2017). Anti-histaminic and bronchodilatory activities of aqueous and methanol extracts of Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br. root bark on allergic asthma in rodents. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources, 14(2), 128-146.

Kumar, S., Malhotra, R., & Kumar, D. (2010). Euphorbia hirta: Its chemistry, traditional and medicinal uses, and pharmacological activities. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 4(7), 58–61. 
Keywords
Asthma Breathing problem Chest pain Aakdo Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton Dudheli Euphorbia hirta L. Apocynaceae Euphorbiaceae Leaf Juice Warm compression

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