Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
( National Innovation Foundation - India )
Herbal Treatment for Cough
By : Ms. Any Benny,
Idukki,
Kerala
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Forceful
hacking, wheezing, coughing, tickly throat
Ingredients: 20 g leaves
of Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.), 2 g dried fruits of Black pepper (Piper
nigrum L.), 5 g rhizome of Ginger (Zingiber
officinale Roscoe) and 10 g Jaggery.
Preparation: Collect,
wash and boil the ingredients to prepare a decoction.
Dosage/Application: Consume
the prepared decoction twice daily till relief.
Ingredients' availability: The plants
are available in nearby fields. Jaggery is available in the local market.
Suggested
Reading(s):
Cohen M. M. (2014). Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 5(4), 251–259.
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.
Reshmi Singha, H., Chakraborty, K., Datta, A. (2016). An overview of medicinally important phyto resources used by the Manipuri community of North Tripura district of Tripura, North East India. International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology, 3(5), 46-53.
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