Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Headache, runny nose, nasal congestion, fever.
Ingredients: 10 g seeds of Rai (Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch) and 20 ml Sugar syrup.
Preparation: Collect, grind the seeds to prepare powder and mix it with sugar syrup.
Dosage/Application: Consume 5 ml of prepared syrup once daily for 2-3 days.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Sugar is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
AL Snafi, A. E. (2015). The pharmacological importance of Brassica nigra and Brassica rapa grown in Iraq. Journal of Pharmacological Biology. 5. 240-253.