Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Runny nose, sore throat, sneezing.
Ingredients: 20 g fruits of Golmarich (
Piper nigrum L.), Tal mishri (Palm candy).
Preparation: Grind the fruit of golmarich and tal mishri to obtain a powder. Then boil this powder in 1 L of water till the volume reduces to 100 ml.
Dosage/Application: Consume the decoction twice daily for 3 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Other ingredient is available at local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Nahak, G., & Sahu, R. K. (2011). Phytochemical evaluation and antioxidant activity of
Piper cubeba and
Piper nigrum.
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 1(8), 153-157.
