Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Coughing, runny nose, wheezing or whistling breathing.
Ingredients: 100 g Fresh Leaves of Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) and Fruits of Gol Mirch (Piper nigrum L.)
Preparation: Boil the ingredients in water to prepare a decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume prepared decoction in the morning on an empty stomach daily for 5 days.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Cohen M. M. (2014). Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: a herb for all reasons. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 5(4), 251–259.
Nahak, G., & Sahu, R. K. (2011). Phytochemical evaluation and antioxidant activity of Piper cubeba and Piper nigrum. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 1(8), 153-157.
