Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for common cold.
Disease symptoms: Sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, loss of smell
Ingredients: 100 g leaves of Mullu murungai (Erythrina variegata L.) and 100 g boiled Rice.
Preparation: Crush all the leaves with little water to obtain a fine paste. Now mix this paste with boiled rice to form a dough. Cook it to prepare roti/ chapatti/ bread.
Dosage/Application: Consume the roti/ chapatti/ bread daily with every meal for 2-3 days..
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in the nearby fields.
Suggested Reading(s):
Rahman, M. Z., Rahman, M. S., Kaisar, A., Hossain, A., & Rashid, M. A. (2010). Bioactive isoflavones from Erythrina variegata L. Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7(1), 21-28.
