Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, weakness.
Ingredients: 1 fruit of Aam (Mangifera indica L.) and 100 g fruits of Jamun (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels)
Preparation: Crush both the plant's fruits to extract the juice.
Dosage/Application: Consume 250 ml of prepared juice once daily for 1 month.
Ingredients availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Ayyanar, M., Subash-Babu, P., & Ignacimuthu, S. (2013). Syzygium cumini
(L.) Skeels., a novel therapeutic agent for diabetes: folk medicinal and
pharmacological evidences. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 21(3),
232–243.
Aderibigbe, A. O., Emudianughe, T. S., & Lawal, B. A. S.
(2001). Evaluation of the antidiabetic action of Mangifera indica in
mice. Phytotherapy Research, 15(5), 456-458.
Bhowmik, A., Khan, L. A., Akhter, M., & Rokeya, B. (2009). Studies on the
antidiabetic effects of Mangifera indica stem-barks and leaves on
nondiabetic, type 1 and 2 diabetic model rats. Bangladesh Journal of
Pharmacology, 4(2), 110-114.
