Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for body pain
Disease symptoms: Headache, pain, fever.
Ingredients: 10 g Leaves of Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), 10 g rhizome of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), 20 g bulb of Garlic (Allium sativum L.).
Preparation: Grind the leaves of bitter gourd to extract the juice, then mix the juice with 2 cups of water, ginger paste and garlic paste.
Dosage/Application: Consume the mixture twice daily (1 teaspoon) for 2 months.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in the local area.

Suggested Reading(s):

Hussein, H. J., Hameed, I. H., & Hadi, M. Y. (2017). A Review: Anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory effect and cardiovascular effects of Garlic: Allium sativum. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 10(11), 4069-4078.

Srinivasan, K. (2017). Ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale): A spice with multiple health beneficial potentials. Pharma Nutrition, 5(1), 18-28.

Umukoro, S., & Ashorobi, R. B. (2006). Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and membrane stabilizing property of aqueous leaf extract of Momordica charantia in rats. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 9(2), 119-124.