Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Shortness of breath, wheezing
Ingredients: 5 g leaves of each-Guazuban (
Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.) Hepper),Brari ghas (
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.), Kaluth (
Prunella vulgaris L.), Yang toosh (
Ferula narthex Boiss.), Gew theer (
Adiantum capillus-veneris L. ) and 20 ml of Honey
Preparation: Boil all the ingredients and prepare the decoction. Add honey in decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume 2 spoon prepared decoction twice daily till the ailment persists.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Honey is available in local market.
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Jain, S., Singh, V., & Chelawat, S. (2012). Chemical and
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its product formulation. Journal of Dairying Foods & Home Sciences, 31(3),
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