Tamarindus indica L.
Courtesy: Dr. Hitendra Ram
Herbal Treatment for Burns
By : Ms. Mariammal,
Virudunagar,
Tamil Nadu
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for burns.
Disease
symptoms: Blisters, pain, peeling skin, red skin.
Ingredients:
10 g inner bark of Puliamaram
(Tamarindus indica L.), 5 g seeds powder of Betel nut (Areca catechu L.) and Coconut Oil.
Preparation:
Collect, wash and grind the inner bark, add coconut oil and Betel
nut powder to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application:
Apply the prepared paste twice daily till relief.
Ingredients'
availability: The plant is available in nearby fields.
Coconut Oil is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Al-Jobouri, A. H. (2020). Studying Some The functional properties of Tamarind Tamarindus indica L. mucilage. Al-Qadisiyah Journal For Agriculture Sciences, 10(2), 304-307.
Bharat, M., Verma, D. K., Shanbhag, V., Rajput, R. S., Nayak, D., & Amuthan, A. (2014). Ethanolic extract of oral Areca catechu promotes burn wound healing in rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 25(2), 145-148.
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