Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has
suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Increased thirst, frequent urination, slow-healing wounds,
blurred vision, weakness, weight loss or gain,
Ingredients: 100 g dried root of Nannari ver (Hemidesmus indicus (L.)
R.Br.), 250 g fresh root of Chivu ulli (Allium cepa L.), 5 g
shoot of Karuda kodi (Aristolochia
indica L.) and 1.5
L Coconut oil.
Preparation: Crush all the 3 plants part and boil in oil at medium flame till
the color of oil changes. Strain to collect mixture and store in a clean bottle.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon of the prepared mixture twice daily for 41 days.
Precaution: Avoid fish and eggs in meals.
Ingredients' availability: The plants
are available in nearby fields. Coconut oil is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Eldin, I. M. T., Ahmed, E. M., & Abd, E. H. (2010). Preliminary
study of the clinical hypoglycemic effects of Allium cepa (red onion) in
type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. Environmental Health Insights, 4, 71–77.
Marlin Cynthia, J., & Rajeshkumar, K. T. (2012). Effect
of aqueous root extract of Aristolochia indica (Linn) on diabetes
induced rats. Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research, 2(4), 464-467.
Nair, S. A., Sabulal, B., Radhika, J., Arunkumar, R., &
Subramoniam, A. (2014). Promising anti-diabetes mellitus activity in rats of
?-amyrin palmitate isolated from Hemidesmus indicus roots. European
Journal of Pharmacology, 734, 77-82.
