Innovation Description
The traditional
knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Coughing, wheezing, sputum, sore throat.
Ingredients: 50 g whole plant of Kala bansa (Barleria prionitis L.) and 100 g Jaggery.
Preparation: Boil the plant in 500 ml of water until 300 ml of decoction
remains and filter. Then add jaggery to the decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 glass of prepared decoction at night before bedtime once daily
for 6 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Jaggery is available in nearby markets.
Suggested Reading(s):
Banerjee, D., Maji, A. K.,
Mahapatra, S., & Banerji, P. (2012). Barleria prionitis Linn.: a
review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity. Research
Journal of Phytochemistry, 6(2), 31-41.
