Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness
Ingredients: 1 kg leaves of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 15 ml juice twice daily for 3 months.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby fields.
Suggested Reading(s):
Eftekhar, N., Moghimi, A., Roshan, N. M., Saadat, S., & Boskabady, M. H. (2019). Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of hydro-ethanolic extract of
Ocimum basilicum leaves and its effect on lung pathological changes in an ovalbumin-induced rat model of asthma.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 19(1), 349.
