Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has the suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Breathing problem, chest pain, breathlessness.
Ingredients: 3-5 g leaves of Thulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
) and 1 tablespoon Jaggery or Honey.
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves to extract the juice. Then mix jaggery or honey to the extracted juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared mixture once daily in the morning on an empty stomach for 15-20 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. The
other ingredients are 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.
