Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Runny or stuffy nose, shivers or changes in body temperature, sneezing, fatigue.
Ingredients: 2-3 cloves of Lahsun (Allium sativum L.), 1 bulb of Pyaj (Allium cepa L.
) and 30 ml Ghee.
Preparation: Fry the plant parts in ghee.
Dosage/Application: Consume the fried plant parts twice daily for 3-4 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Ghee is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Iqbal, Z., Nadeem, Q. K., Khan, M. N., Akhtar, M. S., & Waraich, F. N. (2001). In vitro anthelmintic activity of Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale, Curcurbita mexicana and Ficus religiosa. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 3(4), 454-457.
Kumar, K. S., Bhowmik, D., Chiranjib, B., & Tiwari, P. (2010). Allium cepa: A traditional medicinal herb and its health benefits. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(1), 283-291.