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Azadirachta indica A.Juss.

( National Innovation Foundation - India )

Herbal Treatment for Cataract

By : Mr. Rameshchandra Harijan, Sikar, Rajasthan

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cataract.
Disease symptoms: Blurred vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss  
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.) and 5 g gum of Sogan (Tectona grandis L.f.).
Preparation: Crush the leaves to extract the juice. Mix the juice with gum.
Dosage/Application: Instill 2-3 drops of the prepared mixture into the affected eyes once daily till cure.
Ingredients’ availability: The plants are available in nearby places.


Suggested Reading(s):

Bhowmik, D., Chiranjib, Y. J., Tripathi, K. K., & Kumar, K. S. (2010). Herbal remedies of Azadirachta indica and its medicinal application. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(1), 62-72.

Sreedevi, R., & Damodharam, T. (2015). In vitro propagation and phytochemical studies of Indian teak (Tectona grandis L.). Archives of Applied Science Research, 7(6), 22-27.
Keywords
Cataract Blurred vision Seeing halos around lights Neem Sogan Azadirachta indica A.Juss. Meliaceae Tectona grandis L.f. Lamiaceae Leaves Mixture Gum

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