Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness
Ingredients: 20 g leaves of each-Guazuban (Macrotyloma biflorum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Hepper),Brari ghas (
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.), Kaluth (
Prunella vulgaris L.), Yang toosh (Ferula narthex Boiss.), Gew theer (Adiantum capillus-veneris L. ), and Honey.
Preparation: Boil all the plant ingredients and prepare the decoction. Mix honey with it.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 spoon prepared decoction twice a day.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ashraf, J., Baig, S. G., Ahmed, S., & Hasan, M. M. (2018). Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic activities of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 31(5), 1859-63.
Bashir, S., Alam, M., Ahmad, B., & Aman, A. (2014). Antibacterial, Anti-fungal and Phytotoxic activities of Ferula narthex Boiss. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 27(6), 1819–1825.
Dehdari, S., & Hajimehdipoor, H. (2018). Medicinal properties of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn. In traditional medicine and modern phytotherapy: A review article. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(2), 188-197.
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.
Younis, W., Asif, H., Sharif, A., Riaz, H., Bukhari, I. A., & Assiri, A. M. (2018). Traditional medicinal plants used for respiratory disorders in Pakistan: a review of the ethno-medicinal and pharmacological evidence. Chinese medicine, 13(1), 48.
