Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for cough.
Disease symptoms: Sore throat, sputum, wheezing.
Ingredients: 10 g rhizome of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), 1-2 spoon of Honey and 15 g fresh leaves of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).             
Preparation: Collect and crush both the plant parts along with honey to prepare a paste. 
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared paste once daily on an empty stomach for 7 days. 
Ingredient's availability: The plants are available in nearby places and honey is available in the local market.

Suggested Reading(s):

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.

V. Kumar, T. Markovi?, M. Emerald, A. Dey, (2015) Herbs: Composition and Dietary Importance In B. Caballero, P. M. Finglas & F. Toldra (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Food and Health (pp.332-337). Oxford: Academic Press.