Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness.
Ingredients: 5-10 g fruits of Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) and 5-6 leaves of (Justicia adhatoda L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and fry both the plants part. Boil these fried parts in 500 ml of water to prepare a decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume 100 ml of prepared decoction at an interval of 15 min thrice daily for 3 days.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Boskabady, M. H., Kiani, S., Azizi, H., & Khatami, T. (2006). Antitussive effect of Cuminum cyminum Linn. in guinea pigs. Natural Product Radiance, 5(4), 266-269.
Gulati, K., Rai, N., Chaudhary, S., & Ray, A. (2016). Chapter 6 - Nutraceuticals in Respiratory Disorders. In R. C. Gupta (Ed.), Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity, (pp. 75–86). Massachusetts/USA : Academic Press.
