Azadirachta indica A.Juss.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Cold
By : Mr. Prahladsinh Jivansinh Zala,
Mahesana,
Gujarat
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Sneezing, nasal congestion, runny
nose, loss of smell.
Ingredients: Flowers of
Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.), flowers
of Ardusi (Justicia adhatoda L.), and flowers of Limbdo (Azadirachta
indica A.Juss.).
Preparation: Collect,
wash and grind the flowers to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume
the extract once daily in the morning till relief.
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.
Cohen M. M. (2014). Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 5(4), 251–259.
Kaur, R., Ruhil, S., Balhara, M., Dhankhar, S., & Chhillar, A. K. (2013). A review on Justicia adhatoda: A potential source of natural medicine. African Journal of Plant Science, 5(11), 620-627.
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