Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss.
Ingredients: 100 g seeds of Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.), 50 g bulb of Onion (Allium cepa L.).
Preparation: Collect, clean, and roast the seeds. Grind the roasted seeds to prepare a powder and store it.
Dosage/Application: Consume 1 teaspoon powder along with 1 bulb once daily on a regular basis.
Ingredients' availability: The plants are available in nearby places.
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.
Gupta, R. K., Gupta, K., Sharma, A., Das, M., Ansari, I. A., & Dwivedi, P. D. (2017). Health risks and benefits of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) consumption. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 65(1), 6-22.
Jukanti, A. K., Gaur, P. M., Gowda, C. L. L., & Chibbar, R. N. (2012). Nutritional quality and health benefits of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): a review. British Journal of Nutrition, 108(S1), S11-S26.
Prathapan, A., Fahad, K., Thomas, B. K., Philip, R. M., & Raghu, K. G. (2011). Effect of sprouting on antioxidant and inhibitory potential of two varieties of bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.) against key enzymes linked to type-2 diabetes. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 62(3), 234-238.
