Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for diabetes.
Disease symptoms: Weakness, frequent urination, weight loss, slow-healing wounds
Ingredients: 5 g rhizome of Adrak (
Zingiber officinale Roscoe)
Dosage/Application: Consume the rhizome daily in the morning on an empty stomach for 1 month.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Akash, M. S. H., Rehman, K., Tariq, M., & Chen, S. (2015). Zingiber officinale and type 2 diabetes mellitus: evidence from experimental studies. Critical Reviews in Eukaryotic Gene Expression, 25(2), 91-112.
