Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Stuffy nose, changes in body temperature, sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose
Ingredients: One handful of the leaves of Thaggi (
Clerodendrum phlomidis L.f.).
Preparation: Burn the leaves and collect the ash. Wrap the ash in a cotton cloth.
Dosage/Application: Tie the cloth pocket on the forehead of the patient once daily until recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Kumar, A., Kumar, A., Tripathi, M., & Singh, R. (2016). Phytochemical and pharmacognostical investigation of Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f.)-root. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 8(8), 1247-1254.
