Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Shortness of breath, sneezing, throat irritation, body aches, weakness, runny nose, shivering.
Ingredients: 10 leaves of Tulsi (
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and boil the leaves in 200 ml water and collect the filtrate.
Dosage/Application: Consume 100 ml decoction twice daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is 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.
