Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for burns.
Disease symptoms: Blisters, pain, peeling skin, red skin.
Ingredients: 5 g leaves and stem of Vallicheera (
Basella alba L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and crush the leaves & stem to prepare a paste.
Dosage/Application: Apply the prepared paste over the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kumar, S., Prasad, A. K., Iyer, S. V., & Vaidya, S. K. (2013). Systematic pharmacognostical, phytochemical and pharmacological review on an ethno medicinal plant, Basella alba L. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 5(4), 53-58.
