Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Wheezing, throat pain.
Ingredients used: 1 piece root of Chirchiri (Achyranthes aspera L.), 2 fruits of Golki (Piper nigrum L.)
Preparation: Crush the ingredients to form a paste.
Dosage/Application: Take 1 teaspoon of the paste along with water on an empty stomach once daily for 8-10 days.
Ingredients availability: Available in nearby fields in all seasons.




Suggested Reading(s): 

Khawas, S., Nos?ov, G., Majee, S. K., Ghosh, K., Raja, W., Sivov?, V., & Ray, B. (2017). In vivo cough suppressive activity of pectic polysaccharide with arabinogalactan type II side chains of Piper nigrum fruits and its synergistic effect with piperine. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 99, 335-342.

 Verma, S. (2016). A review study on Achyranthes aspera (Amaranthaceae)-A valuable medicinal herb. Journal of medicinal plant studies,4(3), 06-07.