Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, loss of smell, whooping cough.
Ingredients: 20 g fruits of Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), 20 g fruits of Cardomom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton), 30-40 g dry leaves of Adalodakam (Justicia adhatoda L.).
Preparation: Collect, grind all the ingredients to prepare powder. Store powder in a glass vessel.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon of prepared powder twice daily for 2-3 days.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s): Ashokkumar, K., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M. K., & Warkentin, T. D. (2019). Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton] – A critical review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 246, 112244.
Johri, R. K. (2011). Cuminum cyminum and Carum carvi: An update. Pharmacognosy reviews, 5(9), 63.
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.
