Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cold.
Disease symptoms: Loss of mucus, sunken eyes, runny nose, sneezing
Ingredients: 10 g Bulb of Lahsun (
Allium
sativum L.) and 20 ml of Sarso tel ( Mustard oil ).
Preparation: Crush the bulb and heat it into an oil to form its mixture.
Dosage/Application: Rub the mixture over the chest and back twice daily.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby
places. Other ingredient is available at 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.
