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Herbal Treatment for Cough and Cold

By : Ms. Shyamali Singh Sardar, Puruliya, West Bengal

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough and cold.
Disease symptoms: 
Cough, cold, fever, running nose.
Ingredients: 
25 g fresh leaves of Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.).            
Preparation: 
Collect, wash and crush the leaves to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 cup of juice twice daily for 3-5 days.
Ingredient's 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.

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