Punica granatum L.
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Herbal Treatment for Cough
By : Mr. Veer Singh,
Baghpat,
Uttar Pradesh
Innovation Description
The
traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Shortness of breath, wheezing, itching throat.
Ingredients: 50 g bark of Anar (Punica granatum L.), 12 fruits of Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum L.), 12 cloves of
Long (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry) and 50 g of Jaggery.
Preparation: Boil all the ingredients in 2 L of water untill it remains 125
ml.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 spoon prepared decoction twice daily for 15 days.
Precaution: Avoid sour and sweet food.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places. Jaggery
is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Bhowmik, D., Kumar, K. S., Yadav, A., Srivastava, S.,
Paswan, S., & Dutta, A. S. (2012). Recent trends in Indian traditional
herbs Syzygium aromaticum and its health benefits. Journal of
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 1(1), 13-22.
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.
Reddy, M. K., Gupta, S. K., Jacob, M. R., Khan, S. I., &
Ferreira, D. (2007). Antioxidant, antimalarial and antimicrobial activities of
tannin-rich fractions, ellagitannins and phenolic acids from Punica granatum
L. Planta Medica, 53(05), 461-467.
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