Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for
Disease symptoms: Redness, itching and tearing of the eyes, discharge or crusting around the eyes
Ingredients: Handful leaves of Germany mokka (Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.).
Preparation: Collect, wash and grind the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Instill 2 drops of juice in affected eyes once daily till recovery.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby fields.
Onkaramurthy, M., Veerapur, V. P., Thippeswamy, B. S., Reddy, T. M., Rayappa, H., & Badami, S. (2013). Anti-diabetic and anti-cataract effects of Chromolaena odorata Linn., in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 145(1), 363-372.
