Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow healing wounds.
50 g plant of Chiraita (
Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees).
Crush and boil the plant in 200 ml of water until the amount remains 50 ml.
Dosage/Application: Consume the prepared decoction once daily for 30 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Nugroho, A. E., Andrie, M., Warditiani, N.
K., Siswanto, E., Pramono, S., & Lukitaningsih, E. (2012). Antidiabetic and
antihiperlipidemic effect of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees and
andrographolide in high-fructose-fat-fed rats. Indian Journal of
Pharmacology, 44(3), 377-381.
