Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Coughing, sputum, sore throat, wheezing, whistling breathing
Ingredients: 50 g flowers of Siruthumabi
(Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link), 20 ml Gingelly oil, and 20 ml honey.
Preparation: Fry the leaves into the oil. Dry the leaves and grind to prepare a powder.
Dosage/Application: Consume 20 g prepared powder with honey once only.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Other ingredients are available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Singh, M. P., & Gindha, G. S. (2017). Leucas aspera a perfect poor man remedy. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(1), 275-277.
