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Herbal Treatment for Cough

By : Ms. Chandani Kumari Za , Purba Champaran, Bihar

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Coughing, runny nose, wheezing or a whistling breathing
Ingredients: 5-10 
 leaves of Bakas (Justicia adhatoda L.), 5-6 fruits of Gol mirch (Piper nigrum L.), Salt and Cow ghee.
Preparation: 
Wash and boil the leaves to prepare a decoction. Add pinch of gol mirch powder and cow ghee.
Dosage/Application: 
Consume 30 ml decoction once daily till relief.
Ingredients' availability: Plants are available in nearby place. 
Other ingredients are available in local market.



Suggested Reading(s):

Kaur, R., Ruhil, S., Balhara, M., Dhankhar, S., & Chhillar, A. K. (2013). A review on Justicia adhatoda: A potential source of natural medicine. African Journal of Plant Science, 5(11), 620-627.

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.

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